Dogs rescued from dark, humid shelter in Valletta

maria jenkins

Nov 27th 2009, 18:06

ir rabja li nintela bija meta nisma,naqra u nara fuq mohqrija ta l annimali hija xahaga inspjegabli... ghar min pid bull namel kiku jigu taht snini dawk in nies li jgelu kreatura INNOCENTI isofri..

isabella Peresso fiorentino

Nov 23rd 2009, 20:39

Well done. This is a positive step forward. Now come on guys and lets find the scum who did this. The pic brings tears to my eyes. I understand Franco Farrugia's outburst perfectly well, because we who are a little more sensitive toward animals cannot bear to see or hear of the suffering these animals have to endure. Lets all pull our weight - we the public to report immediately to the authorities ( Mr G Scerri, if you know or suspect of any abuse, don't just sit there and complain, but file a report. You have the choice to remain anonymous) and as for Dr Mario Spiteri and his team, please, please carry on the good work you are doing for the sake of our dear animals.

charles Grech

Nov 21st 2009, 21:01

I agree with Franco Farrugia and Tim Ripard. Minister Pullicino is only good to pose infront of the media cameras. This government IS INSENSITIVE TO THE PLIGHT OF ANIMALS IN DISTRESS. The biggest proof is the fact that this government HINDERS the work of genuine NGO'S like the Saint Francis Foundation for Animals. If Minister George Pullicino wants to prove that he really is in for Animal Welfare then he should convince the Minister of Finance - Minister Tonio Fenech - to waive of dues of EUR23000 from two vehicles donacted by foreigners specifically to be used as animal ambulances. Dear Minister Pullicino I CALL YOUR BLUFF. DELIVER OR RESIGN.

emanuel magrin

Nov 21st 2009, 20:45

@ G. Falzon.

Thanks for the clip:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XetYVXrKhdc

Welcome to the 2009 On D Road Charity Ride in aid of The SOS ANIMALS MALTA ANIMAL WELFARE FUND known in Maltese as - IL-KARUS TA' L-ANNIMALI.
Vide clip below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8C9Lntg76Q

L.Attard

Nov 21st 2009, 19:23

The Animal Welfare directorate can be contacted Monday to Friday on Telephone no. 25904132 /113,

G Falzon

Nov 21st 2009, 17:33

Unbelievable....but in the lighter (?) side:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XetYVXrKhdc

Edward Camilleri

Nov 21st 2009, 15:31

@Tim Ripard
You are right, the scum who did those things is the main culprit. But all ministers and any politician as such, are all responsible for the fact that the law does not punish the perpetrators. It is high time that new severe punishments are introduced. Only by this we can prevent future cruelty to animals.
What Mr. Farrugia rightly said is that we waste a lot of resources to protect something material, but when it comes to the living, such as animals, we turn our faces. And that's what the politicians are doing.
Last week I had the misfurtune of finding an injured protected bird, it took me 30 minutes to contact the ALE. Doesn't this indicate that they are understaffed? One wonders why leave the ALE understaffed when other government departments overflow with employees.

Sylvia Zammit

Nov 21st 2009, 13:38

Keep it up guys! There must be many more like them! I just hope you do find homes for them, as I am totally against destroying animals needlessly. Need I say that rescuing animals is admirable - but dealing with the criminals who abuse them is imperative.otherwise, all your work will be for nothing!

Edward Camilleri

Nov 21st 2009, 12:56

The law must be amended to cater for proper & severe punishments to those caught mistreating animals. This is the only way to prevent cruelty to animals.

A. Zahra

Nov 21st 2009, 12:48

@ Franco Farrugia
Calm down. The authorities are doing all they can do in a democratic society. On notification they rushed to the location, took charge if the animals and started a search for the criminal. The minister has no right to politicise this matter to take political advantage of it. Neither do you or any body else have a right to politicise it to likewise try to take political advantage of it.
Thank god that in this country the days when everything from building permits to telephones to colour television sets and even the availability of bars of chocolate depended on the whim of a minister. Thank God that we rid ourselves of the Socialist system in 1987 when we dump it into the garbage bag of history.

Law Attard Bezzina

Nov 21st 2009, 12:27

The Animal Welfare directorate is doing a sterling job with the resources at its disposal which will be enhanced in the immediate future. No mean task considering they have to combat this social cancer practically every day of the week. They are fast building a unit second to none.This small directorate of a few men and women are dedicated civil servants and ex Malta Shipyard workers who have the full support of Minister Pullicino and his Permanent Secretary. They give a full's day work and are practically on call at all hours.

We should salute these people, and instead of throwing mud, why don't we all do some soul searching? How many unwanted dogs and cats besides other more exotic animals (like a goat - yesterday at Zeitun) are literally thrown out to fend for themselves or abused? The law has to be changed to give them more power to do their work. Practically all animal sanctuaries are full up... what do you do and where do you home these animals? This is an issue they encounter every day. Lot's more has to be done like educating the population and enhancing and changing existing laws. But the ball is rolling.

g. scerri

Nov 21st 2009, 12:03

Well done the Animal Welfare Department. We are seeing action finally. But does the Dept. actually have to wait to be alerted? Many shelters at the foot of the bastions in Valletta house dogs and other animals. A short walk from the Sliema ferries to the Fossa will prove this. The Dept. ought to check on the health of these animals and why they are locked up in places where I imagine there is little to steal. Waiting for reports to come in could be too late for some animals.

Joanne Micallef

Nov 21st 2009, 11:48

The look on that poor puppy's face says it all.

Tim Ripard

Nov 21st 2009, 11:35

Mr Farrugia, it's impossible for a minister to do everything personally. It's high time we got out of that mentality! Your anger should be directed at the scum who do these things and those who know about them and don't lift a finger to help these poor animals.

grech m

Nov 21st 2009, 11:21

well done for rescuing these animals. With regards to the owner maybe a couple of weeks locked himself in this prison might bring him to his senses. How could certain people be so cruel?

Franco Farrugia

Nov 21st 2009, 10:00

How long is it going to take the authorities to wak up from their evil slumber and realise that this is a big problem in Malta and Gozo? Or is it that an action is a crime when directed towards human beings? Who are we to behave in this manner towards God's creatures? We heard so much fuss and talk and protestations against the mere idea of putting a Crucifix down, but we ignore the fact that God's creatures, in Malta, are facing such hardship!
Is it possible that the authorities will continue to turn a blind eye at this sheer and disgusting madness? That rooster, for instance, was meant to be eaten alive by dogs! Look at that picture. .... look at that dog, for God's sake! So, while our pets sit comfortably at home, in the warmth and love of the family, these dogs lead such a miserable life.
Imma, hekk sewwa? Fejn hu il-Ministru responsabbli? Mhux imbilli tikteb fil-gazzetti u tiftahar! Imissek qieghed taqbez fuq saqajk, bir-raghwa f'halqek, issabbat fuq l-iskrivanija u titla' Kastilja sparat u ssejjah Kabinett urgenti u twettqu dak li ilkom suppost li qedin taghmlu! Ligi sura ta' nies li tipprotegi annimali bhal dawn!