Update 2: Dog was shot before being buried alive
A vet has established that a dog that was found buried alive in Birzebbuga this afternoon had been shot.
The dog was found to have a blow on the head - now found to have been caused by a gunshot -and is now being operated.
The discovery was made near Ghar Hasan by officers of the Animal Welfare Department after an anonymous tip-off.
Department officials said they had gone to the site to investigate animal cruelty and heard a dog whining. They lifted a plank of wood which was being held in place by a heavy trunk and found the snout of the dog just sticking out of the soil.
When it was pulled out, the dog, a white and black mixed breed, was found to have had all four legs bound together. Its mouth was also tied.
Despite everything, the animal welfare officers said they were surprised that the dog was friendly and did not try to run away. It is being treated at the animal welfare centre.
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Mr Joe Xuereb
May 21st 2011, 20:28
A perfectly normal person could kick an animal if he was having a bad day, was in a bad mood, felt jilted. Not right of course but it happens. This case is differrent.
Whoever did this broods over doing evil. Shooting a dog in the head takes effort and planning. As is getting shoe-laces for both sets of limbs and its snout. Star may have been a docile dog but she must have resisted a little at least. This gave an orgasmic pleasure - yes, you read right - to her would-be murderer. This was premeditated and the process enjoyed. Very sick. Then of course he had to bury her and that takes effort. Maybe it was a case of 'folie a` deux', a shared madness with an accomplice. I shouldn't wonder. And you know what?! I reckon he left Star's snout above the soil so she could breathe. What this sick excuse for a man wanted was for Star to die a slow and painful death, with her not being able to move, for obvious reasons, the pain in the head, and not being able to breath properly or bark for help. All planned. And yet it missfired. Star was found and she's fighting back. She has dignity which is something her tormentor will never know. A piece of dry dog-shit in Malta's August sun that he is.
If ever this individual gets to a therapist I'd give anything to be a fly on the wall to listen to his rationalisation. Of course it won't happen.
Apologies if my graphic rambling upset you. It upset me too. But I had to get it out of my system. It is a good way to survive. Taking it out on animals, or anything, is not a good way.
And I'm not even particularly fond of dogs. But hey!........
Vanessa Attard
May 21st 2011, 15:23
Meta jittiehdu azzjonijie SERJI fuq dawn il-krudeltajiet li qed isofru dawn il-povri krejaturi??? Jew ghax dawn m'ghandhom il-vot.....allura mhumiex ta daqsekk importanza!!
Pieni harxa hemm bzonn ghal min jinqabad jahqar xi annimal u jekk hemm bzonn anki nghaddih/ha mill- istess hruxija li t/jkun ikkaguna/t fuq dawn il-krejaturi halli ikunu jafu minn liema martirju jkunu gghaluhom jghaddu !!!.......... Min jaghmel dawn il- hruxijiet hu tal-misthija ....pero min hu fil poter ....u ma jiehux azzjoni fuq min jinqabad li ghamel dawn il-hruxijiet....hu tal-MISTHIJA bil-wisq AKBAR!!
Mr David Bezzina
May 21st 2011, 15:13
It is about time to harshen laws with regards to animal cruelty.
I think the animal was not the one who was found buried but the one's who carried out such dispegable act.
Lizzie Cremona
May 21st 2011, 14:55
It is beyond sick what was done to this helpless and loving dog. And it is unbelievable still that people feel they have the right or liberty to do this to any animal.
Obviously the legal repercussions till now are not severe enough as people continue to act so cruelly. Therefore this incident clearly requires harsher repercussions to be implemented.
Brigid Garroni
May 21st 2011, 11:34
It's high time prison sentences AND therapy were introduced for dangerous perpetrators of this kind of animal cruelty. As many have remarked here, this is the work of a sick mind. I fear that such people cannot be made well, once a serial killer, always a serial killer. This is a serial killer in kindergarten. Do we wait till he or she grows up and graduates to kill human beings, or do we take immediate and preventive action?
Tonio Bugeja
May 21st 2011, 07:10
The great philosoper, leader, thinker and very wise Mahatma Gandhi said, that a nation is judged by the way it treats its animals... Says a lot!
As somebody below said, it is an established facts that the most callous criminals and murderes graduated from an early activity of inflicting such pain on animals.
Many times I caught a small mouse in a trap and felt pity for it and drove to an empty field to set it free there for taking pity on it to kill it. I say HOW COULD YOU!
These people are capable of anything.
David Kinsella
May 21st 2011, 03:20
This case is being reported abroad, too. This means bad publicitiy for Malta especially considering that our primary industry is the tourism industry.
http://www.lifewithdogs.tv/2011/05/dog-shot-and-buried-alive-makes-miraculous-recovery/
What can be done to deter would-be perpetrators? Aren't these people also a menace to society in general?
Gerry Cowie
May 20th 2011, 20:22
A cowardly and dispicable act!
What a pity that the outpouring of grief and anger about this dog is not directed towards members of the human race! I make no apology for saying this! You never see such a lot of messages about the daily abortion of millions of babies across the world. Clearly there is much more interest in animals!
Mr martin chetcuti
May 20th 2011, 21:34
@Gerry Cowie
Killing babies is deplorable no doubt about it.
But here we are deploring this HORRIBLE COWARDLY INSANE act, so yes the more messages the better to show that we are STRONG against such acts.
Ms Emma Xerri
May 21st 2011, 06:12
@Martin Chetcuti
Killing babies is a crime all over the world. Abortion however, is not the killing of babies but the termination of unwanted pregnancies, in the first semester when there is nothing to differentiate the embryo from that of any other mammal. This could be done for therapeutic and medical reasons, such as congenital or genetic diseases, the mother's health is in danger from the pregnancy, in cases of rape and where the mother has psychological or mental problem and the forthcoming child is unwanted by its parent. Moreover, abortion saves the lives of thousands of women each year, who would otherwise opt for back-street abortions, but then to the Catholic Church, a fertilised ovum is worth much more then the life of a woman, seeing they are second class beings and who knows, the precious embryo destroyed might have been male, god's favourite gender apparently.
@Gerry
And why shouldn't we be more interested in the welfare of animals - they are far superior to this monkey that we call man that thinks so highly of itself that it stoops so low as to think that it is made in God's own image.
Mr martin chetcuti
May 20th 2011, 17:27
On a positive note, judging from the huge amount of comments to condemn this barbaric act , I am sure that we on the whole are an animal loving nation which rightly so stand up and condemn and await punishment whenever some to legged monster hurt our friends.
Cecil Herbert Jones
May 21st 2011, 21:39
200 posts hardly constitutes us on the whole as an animal loving nation. More, much more needs to convince me of this I'm afraid.....
Kim Godfre
May 20th 2011, 15:01
This is so DEEPLY SHOCKING. It worries me that a person capable of such immense cruelty lives amongst us. A lot of serial killers started out by torturing and killing animals so let's hope the pepetrator is found and punished to the full extent of the law.
Well done to the officers of the Animal Welfare Department. It must be a difficult and often heart-rending job. Keep up the good work!
Mr d cini
May 20th 2011, 12:17
The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the ways its animals are treated
Mahatma Gandhi
Henning Frick
May 20th 2011, 11:45
No man in his right mind with even a little bit of empathy could do this to a helpless animal. I agree with Mr. Littlejohn that it is seriously important to take this person into custody, because who performs atrocities like that is capable of even worse deeds. But for the many "eye for an eye" comments: If we go on lynching as a punishment for lynching, the lynching will never stop. We are human beings and we have come a long way. We should be able to punish in more civilised ways. If the Maltese law doesn´t allow more than a "few hundreds of euros fine" for THIS, then its about high time to change the law.
Mr Joe Xuereb
May 20th 2011, 11:21
Cruelty, especially extreme cruelty to animals, is a symptom. If caught, punish him severely by all means but what 'they' really need is some serious therapy into why they feel so angry that they feel the need to take it out on anything that moves and sometimes even the wall, as in head-banging. I am quite serious. These people are potentially very dangerous - you want proof?! - because they have unresolved issues. The next victim could well be a person. Or indeed themselves because the pressure they impose on themselves is unbearable and there comes a breaking-point. As I said, nobody would want to be a single hair in their body. If someone said that of me - and I'm sure all commenters who feel for this dog - I would be devastated. I couldn't live with myself. It's not a compliment to be told that one wouldn't want to be a hair in whoever's body. If the perpetrator were to read this, 'they' would laugh it off. Well! that's part of the sickness isnt't it? Felony committed, no remorse, as the Judge would say. Sign of madness. So give them a wide berth, let them mix with their own kind, 'strong' in silence. Let them be a community of 'life's losers, forever swirling in a cesspool of their own making'. If they're angry, it's their responsibility to sort themselves out. It won't happen. They're not up to it. They are the damned condemned. I wouldn't want to be in the same room with them, never mind being a single cell in their body.
Mary Vella
May 20th 2011, 10:27
please provide more updates Times of Malta and thank you for reporting on this.
to all those who would love to adopt this dog: thank you for your kindness. since more than one home is being offered; may i remind you that there are hundreds of other dogs awaiting a kind home. you can find them in the sanctuaries across malta and you can even find strays.. so please think of them if you can adopt :) big things can be done in one dog's name! such as starting to volunteer at a sanctuary in his name or donating in his name. look up the patrick miracle on facebook to see what one starved dog started!
Sarah Spiteri-Gonzi
May 20th 2011, 09:26
Shameful! Whoever did this does not even deserve to be called an animal because not even an animal would do something like this. I sincerely hope that the police catch this highly dangerous criminal and that as a society we see a tough punishment imposed on him and not a mere few hundreds of euros fine for such a despicable act.
Mr Brian Camilleri
May 20th 2011, 09:17
Just hand me who ever did this and I'll do the rest.
Ms Jo Spiteri
May 21st 2011, 14:58
ditto!
Mr Denis A. Darmanin
May 20th 2011, 08:31
What hell do you want the perpetrator/s to go to?
He/she/they are already there, enjoying it and showing it to us!
Victoria Frilot
May 20th 2011, 08:31
Horrific, wicked, evil-hearted act of cowardice like no other!! Authorities need to step up the plate, should we still wish to be considered a Westernised, civilised nation!!
Mr Hamish Dempster
May 20th 2011, 08:12
I Sincerely hope and pray that the culcript will suffer much more that this poor helpless creature. Lets hope and pray that he is caught an brough to justice with a very heavy penalty BEHIND BARS with the loss of the keys. Great job by the Anim alta welfare guys.
ML Spiteri
May 20th 2011, 07:59
This is all caused by parents who grow their children without dogs or any other animals in the house. These children grow with a hatred to animals because of the anti-animals brain washing their parents impose on them during their growth.
One can really see a difference from a child who has been grown with an animal in house and one with not. A child learns to share its food and things from an early stage if it's grown with a dog and learns that the world does not swirl only around him/her but has to respect other living beings.
Victor Pulis
May 20th 2011, 10:35
I tend to disagree. We don't own a dog or any other pet but I can't imagine my son doing something like that. On the other hand, the bastard who did this in fact 'owned' a dog and see where it led. It's all a matter of education and upbringing and you don't need to own a pet in order to respect animals Just remembering that these creatures have feelings is enough to treat them with kindness and love.
Christine Hole
May 20th 2011, 13:58
I had my first pet dog when I was well in my 20's but I always respected and loved animals. It's a matter of being mentally sick cos the person who did it surly is.
Ms M. Bartolo
May 20th 2011, 17:01
I never had pets because the flat I live in is not suitable to have pets, however I adore animals, I know how to share things and am aware that the world does not revolve around me!
jane deguara nee hughes
May 20th 2011, 07:59
OMG....We do have some sick people in Malta. i hope the dog is going to be ok. and the sick person who did this gets caught and really punished, so come readers if you know who's dog it was, go to the police station and report them.. i would for sure.
Christine Hole
May 20th 2011, 07:39
I cannot even begin to express the hatred I feel for the people that did this to this poor dog....once again an act of animal cruelty and once again an injured stray for life. Well done to the Animal Welfare team and please continue to good work, I just hope that if anyone is caught they will be tried and sentenced, not just given a warning or a slap on the hand. Residents of Malta, we need to fight for these animals and give them the best help possible, NOW.
To the persons that carried out this horrible act, and I do hope you are reading all these comments because you are lower than the lowest germ possible - Jekk intkom daqshekk irgiel ghamlu li ghamiltu fuq bniedem ghax ha najdilkom ta...li kieku tipruvaw zgur isibu kapell jigikom. Mela hqartu animal inocenti!!!!! Imiskom tisthu u nixtieqilkom thossu kul ma hass dak il povru kelb. Alahares sibtu lili ghadeja min hemm dak il hin ghax zgur ma kontux tkomplu. Tasal takom ukoll ta ghax Alla huwa kbir.....ahjar dawartu il habel ma ghonqkom.
Lets help NOW people,
Mr Mark Cassar
May 20th 2011, 07:25
I sincerely hope that whoever did this thing suffers the worst kind of atrocities in his/her life! Why does an animal have to suffer like that?!
Etienne Sultana
May 20th 2011, 06:57
it seems that thesse people walk away freely from justice.I have been accused on cigarette and police officers made fun of me in bugibba.
Mark J. Magri
May 20th 2011, 02:04
I was in deep sadness while reading this news about this poor dog.I cannot believe that on this Island there are still heartless and cruel-minded people who act in such a way with these innocent creatures.
even though we are living in 2011-what an ignorance and shame!!!
When are we going to update laws for the prevention of animals and to have harsher punishments and longer prison terms to these coward culprits.
I am a keen animal lover and I suffer alot when such a news is published on the media.
May the same mishap occurs to the same person who did this cowardly action.
GRANPINTO
Diana Borg Cardona
May 20th 2011, 01:06
My Alsation mixed breed dog (female) went missing 3 months ago and this is the sort of thing that worries me. We have not been able to find her & the thing that upsets me most, as she has not turned up at any of the sancturies, is that someone has got hold of her and is mistreating her. I really hope she is not shut up in someones garage or tied up on someones roof. Like this dog, she is very friendly and would not be agressive.
Astrid Vella
May 20th 2011, 00:53
Hats off to the Animal Welfare Department officials who went to such lengths to save this dog and other animals every day.
Last summer I called them for a kitten trapped in a car engine and they didn't give up until they had rescued it. This is the only good aspect of this terrible case of animal abuse. I just wish the perpetrator could be tied, gagged and buried alive, just to see what he put this poor dog through.
Mr Joe Xuereb
May 20th 2011, 00:46
The good news is that the dog has survived his ordeal and hopefully will heal sufficiently to have a contented rest of his life.
To the animals - sorry, animals! - who did this. You're to be pitied. To everyone else who wants all sorts of misadventures to be visited on the perpetrator/s - be angry by all means but - and here's another piece of good news - these people who tortured an animal are tortured animals themselves. Think about it. Would you want to be a single hair in their body? No, I didn't think you would. They are a punishment unto themselves. As of the here and now and probably forever. What we call 'life's losers'. Most people live a life of quiet dignity. The undignified, we must give a wide berth to as much as we can. But remember always, you wouldn't want to be a single hair in their body.
There! I feel better already. And I haven't lifted a finger. And the muscles round my stomach are perfectly relaxed.
Emanuel Bartolo
May 19th 2011, 23:34
No one can ever imagine the cruelty to animals on this island. Two months ago I found a dog in Lija which is a four way lane. A woman and myself stopped all the traffic to rescue this poor dog. I will not give the breed of this dog as I am pretty sure that the owner kept this dog for breeding for dog fighting. Till this day I am helping this wonderful dog to get out of her deep depression but happily to say that she looks me in the eye now though she does not wag her tail yet. The day will come when my baby will start following me and wag her tail when she sees humans. Everyone said I am crazy to adopt such a dog as they are known for fighting but believe me shes so docile and I have taken photos of her when she was at worst with depression. I will never forgive the owner for making this wonderful creature suffer in this way and I beg the authorities to take immediate action against these dictators to nature.
Graziella Bencini
May 19th 2011, 23:28
I really wonder whether the beast who commited this repulsive act looked into the dog's eyes before pulling the trigger? It's beyond my comprehension how this poor dog's whimpers didn't move him to compassion. It goes to prove how low a human being can stoop. Shame!
Mr K Littlejohn
May 19th 2011, 23:04
The police must find this man who committed this act of cruelty. Animal cruelty is associated with psychopathic behavior including sexual offences, brutality, murders and massacres. It should be taken seriously, these are the first sighns.
I also feel sorry for the dog :/
Nicola Vella
May 19th 2011, 22:55
I just cannot understand the mentality of such cruel and sick people
David Kinsella
May 19th 2011, 22:49
To all authorities concerned: What can be done about these cases? I remember a while ago reading about an other case where two dogs had been tied up in a valley and left to die! And what about the case of the dog that was found with all four legs sawn off?!
These are extremely sadistic acts typical of serial killers! I personally don't feel safe knowing there are people like this going around.
Thanks to The Times for caring to report on these cases.
Dorothy Rutzen
May 19th 2011, 22:46
Ejja ma nibqghux nirreferu ghal xi hadd bil-kelma 'annimal' imma nibdew nirreferu ghalih bil-kelma 'bniedem'. Dan il-kelb x'seta qatt ghamel hazin. Hasra li dan nies ma jsibux min jghamillhom l-istess.
Monique Scerri
May 19th 2011, 22:39
I would do the same thing to who have done it!! Don't know how they manage to do such cruelty
David Buhagiar
May 19th 2011, 22:34
For this type of crime, a prison sentence is a light one.
An eye-for-eye approach is the way to go.
Mr A. Mizzi
May 19th 2011, 22:34
Will the culprit if caught get a suspended sentence and a measley fine?
And we call aanimals "beasts", what do we call the being responsabile for such a barbaric act in any state of mind?
Joseph Bugeja
May 19th 2011, 22:12
Kellu bzonn min ghamel dan l-att jaghddi mill-istess tbatija li ghadda dan il-kelb. Prosit lil tal-animal welfare u nispera li l-kelb jghix hajja normali.
Isabella Peresso Fiorentino
May 19th 2011, 21:48
My heart just goes out to this beautiful dog who suffered in the hands of these cruel monsters. I shudder to think that these sub-humans are roaming around us. Another sleepless night for me visualizing this horrific act.
josephine fenech
May 19th 2011, 22:13
Makes two of us, cause I visualize these brutalities at night
josephine fenech
May 19th 2011, 21:40
Ma nafx kif dak il hin il Bambin ma jatimhomx pup;esija fuq kull naha forsi xi darba jitghallmu ma jahqrux kreaturi innocenti.
Veru att godard u j Alla li jinqabad min ghamilha u kieku nkun jien li naghmel gustizzja mieghu naghmillu l istess bhal ma ghamel hu.
John Borg Barthet
May 19th 2011, 21:31
I hope the dog lives to have a happy life and the person responsible burns in hell as soon as possible...
Mr Ivan Calleja
May 19th 2011, 21:11
Ara vera hawn min hu ahdar f'dan il-pajjiz!! Min ghamel hekk hu bniedem perikoluz ghall-ahhar u jekk jinqabad ghandu jinbaghat piena ta' habs u jinghata xoghol fil-komunita ghal hajtu kollha!! Isthi int min int li ghamilt dan l-att kodard jekk taf xi tfisser il-kelma misthija!!
Nadia Grech
May 19th 2011, 21:04
I called San Frangisk Centre to check whether the dog has made it but I was told that I can't be given information over the phone and that I should contact the Police Depot and ask to be transferred to the animal ambulance, the police officer asked whether I was the person that reported this incident, I said No and I just wanted to know whether the dog has survived or not and if hopefully yes I want to bring him home and give him the love he and all animals deserve, and again I couldn't be given any inform and nor could I be transferred to the Animal Ambulance. WHY CAN'T I KNOW IF THE DOG IS OK?? I really hope the perpetrator is found and sent to jail and not sent back home on a lousy bail!!!!
Isabella Peresso Fiorentino
May 19th 2011, 22:01
Don't give up if you're interested in adopting this angel. Just keep trying.
Mr twanny borg
May 19th 2011, 21:01
min laqqam il-kelb haqqu prosit ghax dan l-annimal huwa habib tal-bniedem minkejja l-kattiverja li johloq fuq bnedmin u annimali.
Mr Alex Galea
May 19th 2011, 20:59
Nispera li il puluzijz jamlu investikazjoni u jaqbdu il min u hati
Mr leo attard
May 19th 2011, 20:54
if anyone can be described as being an 'animal', i would definitely say it is the cheap, sadistic creep who maltreated the dog. too cheap to pay for a microschip? feeling tough carrying a shotgun and shooting helpless creatures? pathetic, probably needs psychiatric help!
Ms P Grech
May 19th 2011, 20:39
Poor thing!! His eyes tell you what a terrible past he has been through..
Ms Charmaine Borg
May 19th 2011, 20:38
Cruel people!!! only god knows the trauma that poor dog passed through. i onl have one wish that the culprit of all this will be found. harsh sentences needs to be implemented!!! i hope the maltese saying will be into action 'dnub ma jorqodx'
T. Aquilina
May 19th 2011, 20:29
''Humans are the most barbaric creatures that nature created.'' Well said, S Koludrovic, you could not have said it better. These are sad, sick, heartless low-lifes who actually believe they are superior to other being and creatures. Happily there are other real 'humans' who make us proud. Well done to all rescuers concerned.
Marianne Tabone
May 19th 2011, 20:28
Wicc t'ahdar minn ghamillu hekk! Dan jissejjah bniedem? Jekk jinqabad ikun haqqu ikla habs u hallina minn xi sentenza sospiza! Povru annimal! Anqas ebda kreatura ma jixirqilha trattament hekk ahseb u ara kelb li milli jidher hu kwiet! u veru hekk hu biex halla lil dan is-subuman jorbtu qabel sparalu!!! Imma dan bniedem li jrid jara wicc Alla? Phu ghal wiccu hu min hu! NIDDISPREZZAH!
R. Gauci
May 19th 2011, 20:25
Mn'Alla m'ghandiex poter ghax kieku nies bhal down piena kapitali jkun hemm lesta ghalihom.
S. Zahra
May 19th 2011, 20:20
How is it possible that no one recognize the dog??? (and thus his "owner" !!)
Mr Jeffrey Mallia
May 19th 2011, 20:18
Kemm ghandna qalb tajba ahna il maltin ux !!! U fil majjoranza Kattolici, u poplu thuli ...........xi hlew ta poplu....kemm jien kburi li jien malti !!!
Ms Isabelle Luca Borg
May 20th 2011, 08:11
Kumment bla sens ghall ahhar!
1. Ma tafx jekk min ghamillu hekk kienx Malti jew le.
2. Ma jfissirx li ghax hawn iz ZIBEL mas-saqajn, li kulhadd zibel bhalhom!!!
Thallatx il hass mas gass!
Victor Vella
May 19th 2011, 20:16
I hope whoever did this is brought to court and an animal loving judge is sitting in judgment .Mind you with the procedure we have in Malta he might at most be fined a meagre sum and let loose again.
Mr martin chetcuti
May 19th 2011, 20:12
We all agree that this is a Horrible crime. It is about time that this crimes will be treated Very Very seriously with harsh sentences.
Matt Borgde
May 19th 2011, 20:12
Do we call this person a "person"? This is terrible
Victor Pulis
May 19th 2011, 20:10
Please I appeal to anyone who has any information and animal welfare at heart to pass this information to the police so that this slime of the earth responsible for this horrendous act is caught and given his/her/their just desserts. If caught, this stain on the country hould be punished in such a way as to make the culprit have nightmares for the rest of his miserable low life.
Ms Sharon Ann
May 19th 2011, 20:08
Jidispjacini al dawn in nies li jamlu dawn l'atti ax morda min mohhom, nies hekk andom bzonn jisakru al kollox ax la mumiex kapaci jirispettaw l'annimali ma jistawx qadt jirispettaw l'ambjent u kollox li hemm fih inkluzi ahna.
Gerry Cowie
May 19th 2011, 20:05
This is a terrible act against one of God's creatures! See how many people have commented on this atrocity and how many would love to give the dog a home.
And now, at the risk of finding myself quoted again on the animal rights website, I should like to see as much outpouring of horror over aborted babies sucked out of the womb alive as over this dog. I make no apology about mentioning this subject by way of comparison.
As Ghandi said, of course, you can judge a nation by the way it treats its animals.
Victor Pulis
May 19th 2011, 20:14
Yes, why not? a human being has enough love to cover many issues simultaneously. Animal lovers are capable of loving humans too. Some persons are even capable of showing empathy with other suffering individuals even though they themselves are not suffering.
Ms Margaret Williams
May 19th 2011, 21:07
Yes i read that same quote before, and as you rightly say Mr.Cowie, quote :you can judge a nation by the way it treats its animals, and by the look of things the Islanders are not all what they seem to be, in otherwords they're not angels but some are right Bastards who need to be put away for good, they know who they are as i'm sure the guilty person or persons go to their god and pray as how good they are, but infact when they shut their eyes at night he or she will see the very dog's pittyness for the rest of their live(s). May they rot in Hell! end of quote.
Deo Catania
May 20th 2011, 10:29
@Gerry this article is about a dog, go speak about abortion somehere else.
Michael Andrews
May 19th 2011, 20:02
I am not a huge animal lover personally but there is no way i would do, or know of any one do, what has been done to this poor dog. For crying out loud... it would be easier to give him to the RSPCA and have them look after it.
I hope who ever is responsible is caught and severely punished.
Mr J BaldryFarrugia
May 19th 2011, 20:01
Surely there must be somebody out there who knows the person(s) that done this uncivilized cruelty, all i want is just 2 mins with the culprit, i'm sure they will not repeat the same EVER! guaranteed lesson.
Big John > UK/Malta>
Martin Borg
May 19th 2011, 19:54
What sort of human being could do this sort of thing to a dog? No.... What am I saying? Did I say human being? This person is not homo sapiens sapiens.... Something's wrong with this person - he / she must be Neanderthal - homo neanderthalensis, and should not be deemed worthy of being called civilised.
I hope the perpetrator experiences a hefty fine and some jai time, whilst I hope the dog goes through a speedy recovery and finds himself a loving family. The Times should see the story ends happily for the poor creature by helping out in this regard.
Fleur Spiteri
May 19th 2011, 19:48
Please, please, please tell me the tip off revealed who the person is and that he will be arrested !!
Mr Giov DeMartino
May 19th 2011, 19:47
Jekk lil dan l-ANNIMAL b'zewg saqajn ma naghmlulux naqra aghar milli ghamel hu lil dal-povru kelb, m'ahna se naslu qatt!
Erica Agius
May 19th 2011, 19:43
Min jaghmel dawn l-atti huma nies bezziegha ghax annimal huwa defenseless...nixtieq nara xi jhoss dal "bniediem" jekk jghaddi mill-istess sitwazzjoni harxa bhal din. nahseb hawn malta ghandna bzonn ligijiet horox kontra il-mohqrija tal-annimali forsi jitnaqqsu dawn l-atti.... nixtieq nkun naf x'ghamillu/x'ghamlilhom dan il kelb innocenti..tista' tahseb, meta gew tal-animal welfare kien vera fidil maghhom... dawn in-nies aghar minn habs haqqhom! j'alla jirkupra malajr dan il-povru kelb, u forsi jsib home biex ituh l-imhabba li jisthoqlu. :)
VV Bartolo
May 19th 2011, 19:32
imma kemm hawn min hu bla qalb!!
2 days ago we had to put down our family dog of 12yrs and been crying for her since then! we miss her so much! it's like losing a family member!! ma how hard it is!! sometimes dogs are more loyal then men!
Ms Sylvana Zarb Darmanin
May 19th 2011, 19:56
V Bartolo, I can understand how you are feeling right now! I had to put down my labrador 15 years ago on the 17th May and I still miss him and still cry for him! I assure you, this day of this month is invariably a very sad day for me. You might get another dog similar to the one you had but the first will always hold that special place. Courage, dear!
Mark Abela
May 19th 2011, 19:27
Miskin minn xiex għadda dan il-kelb! Żgur li kull min għandu għal qalbu l-annimali jistenna li min hu ħati jieħu verament dak li ħaqqu. Multa mhix biżżejjed biex dawn in-nies li huma ta' ħsara għas-socjeta jitgħallmu.
Karl Svensk
May 19th 2011, 19:26
can somebody tell how we can help that poor dog?
Fleur Spiteri
May 19th 2011, 19:51
You can give him a loving home :)
J. Galea
May 19th 2011, 19:26
Veru li hawn nies bla qalb.
Nittama li jsir gustizza jekk jafu min hu dan il-bravu!
Tal-misthija!!
Well done to the rescue team :)
Mr M Vella***
May 19th 2011, 19:24
The more I meet people the more I love my dog.
George Lewis
May 19th 2011, 19:23
Kif jista jkun li hawn hekk imsejja bnedmin bhal dan meta huwa annimal aktar mil kelb li haqar hekk bl-ikrah,Jalla jinqabad u jiehu dak li haqqu.
Mr Alexander Pace Gouder.
May 19th 2011, 19:21
You can see from the photo that the dog is really friendly. Hope that he will make it and live to find a home. Sure the family who will take him will be a lucky one. To whoever did such a cruel act goes my BOOOOOOO. To whoever phoned and Animal Welfare Department a BIG WELLDONE. KEEP IT UP.
Anthony Cassar
May 19th 2011, 19:13
American Humane Society
•In one study, 70% of animal abusers also had records for other crimes. Domestic violence victims whose animals were abused saw the animal cruelty as one more violent episode in a long history of indiscriminate violence aimed at them and their vulnerability.
•Investigation of animal abuse is often the first point of social services intervention for a family in trouble.
•For many battered women, pets are sources of comfort providing strong emotional support: 98% of Americans consider pets to be companions or members of the family.
•Animal cruelty problems are people problems. When animals are abused, people are at risk
http://www.americanhumane.org/interaction/support-the-bond/fact-sheets/animal-abuse-domestic-violence.html
Christopher Zammit
May 19th 2011, 19:07
What a disgrace!!!! I hope that the culprit / s is / are brought to justice!! ......and apply punishment according to Islamic Rules!!!!!!!!!!
Mariella Schembri
May 19th 2011, 19:06
This really can't go on. The relevant authorities really need to investigate cases like this RELENTLESSLY until the culprit/s are found. HEFTY FINES and much harsher penalties should be given.... the situation in Malta has improved but needs further improvement....how can anyone do this to another (defenceless, loving) living creature ???????
Christopher Gaynor
May 19th 2011, 19:03
I hope whoever did this is found. Furthermore I hope his name and address are made public so proper justice can be served rather than a small fine in the courts.
Rosalind Agius
May 19th 2011, 19:03
Really sad and shocking. I hope the people who did this to the dog will suffer ten times as much as the dog did.
Ms Sylvana Zarb Darmanin
May 19th 2011, 18:59
It is unbelievable how cruel certain human-beings can be! Poor dog! It is absolutely disgusting! I sincerely hope that the culprit be caught and arraigned! It is heart-breaking to look at this dog! Shame on you, whoever you are!
Franco Farrugia, "trid tizloq fin-niexef"!!! What does hunting have to do with this!
J C Navarro, the disgraceful acts you refer to refer to poachers. Therefore what exactly do the law-abiding hunters have to do with this. Why have you roped in hunting into the matter?! I assure you that the law-abiding hunter neither shoots at protected birds nor treat dogs in such a heartless manner.
Finally, I can see that many have been carried away too much! Such cruel acts are to be condemned AND NOT suggested to be used on the culprit! Civilised individuals do not act in such a disgraceful manner.
Franco Farrugia
May 19th 2011, 20:32
SZD, just a note to let you know I am still around.
Patrizia Busuttil
May 19th 2011, 18:59
Ma nafx kif hawn dawn it-tip ta' nies jezistu fuq wicc id-dinja jekk tista' ssejhilhom nies dawn!! Ma nafx x'qalb u gazz irid ikollok biex tahqar annimal u mhux talli ssawtu ghal xejn imma tidfnu haj!! Dawn 'nies' veru anqas qalb m'ghandhom u emozzjonijiet anqas jafu x'ikunu ghax anqas qatt ma esperjenzawhom!! Anqas naf xi kliem naqbad nuza biex niddeskrivi lil dawn in-nies li jaslu jahqru annimal. Dan x'jista jkun li jaghmillek?
J'Alla xi darba dawn in-nies ihossu x'ikunu hassew dawk l-annimali li huma jkunu haqru. Anqas il-forka mhi gustizzja bizzejjed ghalihom.
Mr M. Vella
May 19th 2011, 18:59
I do feel sorry for the animal ... but more importantly, the fact that people can get away with brutality with living creatures, irrespective of size might lead to brutality on other human beings eventually.
Such malicious behaviour is harmful to the person who commits it, the persons that witness it and the victim that suffers it.
It should be given 0 tolerance!
Charles Pace
May 19th 2011, 18:53
I guess if caught he will get a suspended sentence Hux ???/
Ms wendy mamo
May 19th 2011, 18:51
this is DISGUSTING!!!! I can only hope that the scum that did this will be put in prison and have the key thrown away!!
I beg authorities to put harsh penalties on situations like this!! well done to the animal welfare for saving that poor dog.
William Attard McCarthy
May 19th 2011, 18:46
Hope this beautiful dog finds a new loving home soon. Well done to the team who made it in time to save him...
I am finding it real hard right now not to write down what comes in my mind about what I wish would happen to the perpetrator/s... I do believe that what one sows in one's lifetime will be reaped tenfold either within one's lifetime or the next...
Hope karma does catch up with the perpetrator/s real fast!
Karl Svensk
May 19th 2011, 18:45
Me and my fiancée live in a huge place in Sliema, we do not have a pooch right now, but both had them through our lives and through the years. My question is, this poor mutt is really going to need a home. How can we adopt and let "it!(?) have a cool home with experienced dog owners? We have time so that is not even an issue. Can somebody please tell me how we can get in contact with the caretakers and maybe meet? Thank you for helping me on this matter! Email me on ohmaninriga@hotmail.com
Ps. People who torture animals are murderers in the making.. Beating kids, wives, shooting birds for fun, beating dogs etc etc. But this is a milestone is cruelty.
Please email me, ohmaninriga@hotmail.com! We can take the poor thing!
Ivan Zammit
May 19th 2011, 19:55
This is absolutely disgusting.
Isabella Peresso Fiorentino
May 19th 2011, 21:40
Mr Svensk,
You can contact The Animal Welfare Department, they are nursing this angel back to health. Their no is : 25904132. You will be doing a very noble act by adopting this beautiful dog.
Mr James Tyrrell
May 19th 2011, 18:43
The person who gave the anonymous tip-off obviously knows who carried out this savage act. I would urge you to contact the Animal Welfare Department or the police and pass on the person's name. No animal deserves to be treated in this manner.
Mr Vincent Cassar
May 19th 2011, 18:35
disgraceful...these people are mentally insane and should be locked up FOR GOOD!
Erica Agius
May 19th 2011, 18:33
hawn nies aghar mill-annimali!
Erica Agius
May 19th 2011, 18:31
in-nies aghar mill-annimali!
John Pace
May 19th 2011, 19:25
Qeda tmaqdar lannimali hekk!!! qatt smajt b'xi annimali li ghamel hekk lil xi uman????
Min ghamel dan l-att krudili mhux annimal jissejjah imma bniedem bla qalb u bla kuxjenza
u j'alla minn hu jinqabat u jinata listess trattament.
Mary Vella
May 19th 2011, 18:26
i find this horrifying and totally condemn it. we need to have harsh laws where the cruel person/s who did this is CAUGHT, SERVES A JAIL TERM, PAYS A HEFTY FINE which should go towards animal welfare costs, and is REFORMED. if this person does not realize the horror of his actions he/she will do them again to another living creature. people this cruel will not hesitate to harm humans. however i respectfully disagree with violent comments... violence brings more violence. you cannot give a lesson to others about violence while being violent yourself. please also take a moment to think of the thousands of other animals killed daily TO PROVIDE MEAT FOR YOUR PLATES. all are sentient beings and all should be protected. what's the difference between the hurt this dog felt and the hurt the cow pig chicken etc feel when they are killed so you can eat them?
Neville Zammit
May 19th 2011, 18:58
Sometimes violence is justified! These "people" will never be reformed.
Joseph Fenech
May 19th 2011, 18:25
What kind of person would conduct such brutal behaviour? Should this person and several others who conduct such ignorant behaviour be locked up.... and also beaten up? ... would be well deserved I would say...
On the other hand, well done to the rescue team... a very fulfilling and great job! :)
Mr Peter Murray
May 19th 2011, 18:24
I often think if animals misbehave very badly do their elders or fellow animals say to them stop it -as you are behaving like a human?If man is a dog's best friend then a alot of dogs have a big problem and anyway look at what dog spelt backwards spells!
Franco Farrugia
May 19th 2011, 18:19
The more the Courts and the Police continue being soft on these louts and criminals that are behind these horrific acts, the more we will have of such instances. The more the Authorities continue turning their attention away from these problems and make out that things are not becoming even more serious in Malta, as regards animal cruelty, the more we will be seeing such atrocities. Animal-welfare has to be seen in a holistic context and it encompasses everything that has to do with animals: be it hunting and trapping, accepting and visiting animal-circuses at Christmastime, the way we transport animals from one place to another, the way we keep and manage our disgusting abattoir, etc ...
Mary Vella
May 19th 2011, 18:32
In agreement with your comment Mr. Farrugia. we all vent our rage when something like this is shown, but how many of us still go to the circus and worse take our children to see and laugh at those poor creatures forced to do antics that are so unnatural to them? how many of us eat meat not giving one thought of what that poor animal want through just so we can eat it? how many of us donate to sanctuaries or even volunteer?
it's quite easy to rant and write violent comments on what one would like to do to this person. it would be better if we can see what to do to make this world a better place for animals and humans alike.
A Tanti
May 19th 2011, 18:08
This person- sorry excuse for a person- should be beaten until an inch of their pathetic life, bound and then buried alive! See how they like it. Words cannot explain or describe how horrible and angry this makes me.
Jimmy John M Vella
May 19th 2011, 18:05
What inhuman, heartless bastard could do this to such a noble animal as a dog!!!????? Prison for the culprit!
Michael Vella
May 19th 2011, 22:45
As Ms. Emma Xerri said, it is about time the authorities did something serious to put these sick barbaric acts to an end. Create laws that allow the courts to dish out sentences that are actually a deterrent. I don't think i remember one speech by any of our self righteous politicians that ever focussed on animal welfare in this country. Ok we got an Animal Welfare department, however, unless this department is backed up by tough laws, nothing is going to change in this country!
Shame on politicians on both sides for having done NOTHING to toughen up the law to help the plight of animals in this country. As i said before, it just goes to show that animals don't vote...but we do and as Ms. Xerri said, the next politician to come knocking on my door begging for my vote is going to face a barrage of questions about animal welfare in this country!
Mr david debattista
May 19th 2011, 17:44
Ok We all love our four legged friends and animals in general. We vent our anger but this alone will not change anything . Let us unite put our heads together and think what we can do to stop this. Any ideas ?
Anyone out there. Come on, get those neurons going. Post your ideas.
Victor Rodenas
May 19th 2011, 18:15
How about an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.
Ms Emma Xerri
May 19th 2011, 18:19
We need to put this issue - animal cruelty, animal welfare on the political agenda. Next election, the party that puts this on their political platform, including concrete proposals as well as budgets for education, rehabilitation of animals and harsh punishement and re-education of those convicted of animal cruelty, would get our votes. We need a strong lobby group to speak on behalf of the innocent and the voiceless - our defenceless animals companions and all animals in general.
Mr Joe Gatt
May 19th 2011, 18:25
Is this as a result of increased control over dog owners? God spare these innocent creatures if this is to happen more often
Neville Zammit
May 19th 2011, 19:01
Sfortunatament la l-politici u l-anqas il-knisja dawn l-atti moqzieza mhux daqshekk importanti ghalijom, ghax l-annimali ma jrebbhukx il-poter!
Mr Martin Saliba
May 19th 2011, 19:03
@ Mr. Joe Gatt. As i have said before , if dog owners are not made by law to take their dog to the SPCA or other ngo when it dies so that cause of death could be verified a lot of dogs are going to have a gruesome death. As always in Malta we we things with half measures so long as we can say that we did something.
Mr Joe Gatt
May 20th 2011, 00:35
@Mr Martin Saliba
So true, but what if the electronic identification chip was removed, and I do not mean surgically under anaestheic either.
You can very well see what some are capable of doing. This poor creature was very lucky to have been found and saved
Mr Etienne Galea
May 19th 2011, 17:39
Nick naming the coward who did this as ANIMAL is degrading for the animals themselves! B*******D
Marthese Camilleri
May 19th 2011, 17:49
I fully agree, jahsra. Thank god they found the poor dog on time
Neville Zammit
May 19th 2011, 17:37
Suchnews makes me sick! But why there are such bastard people out there who enjoy doing such acts? We need harsher punishments for sure.
Mr J. Borg
May 19th 2011, 17:33
and do we seriously believe that humans have been created in God's image?
or that the human who did this deed has a soul, whilst the dog does not?
Solange Abela
May 19th 2011, 17:59
My thoughts exactly Mr Galea!
Mr Michael Galea
May 19th 2011, 17:17
The people responsible for this brutal act should get the same treatment as they did to this poor dog!!
Malta should have harder laws against people like this! The Death Penalty should be introduced for the ones who do cruelty to animals!!!!
Mr Joseph Aquilina
May 19th 2011, 17:16
Seriously!!! We have to have harsher punishments for these type of crimes. Anyone who can do that to animal can do the same to a person, a child, or a baby. There is no difference.
Ms Emma Xerri
May 19th 2011, 18:36
While I agree that people that could do this to a dog or an animal could also to the same to a person or child, this is not the reason that they should be caught and punished for animals have a right to life in their own right and freedom from suffering and pain, thirst and hunger like the rest of us. Basing everything on our own egocentric views shows why we have this problems in the first place.
An anthropocentric universe (or a man centred universe) as preached by most of the world's religions, has caused a lot of harm to all creatuers on our planet and is also making us forget that we are part and parcel of the whole and whatever affects one species, will rebound on all the others, including man. It is not true that this earth and all there is in it was made for man to use and master - we are part of nature and cannot live outside of it. We are doing this at our own pepril. As the Bible says, 'what befalls animals, also befalls men".
Mr Lawrence Fenech
May 19th 2011, 17:09
Thank God there are dog lovers.
Mr Michael Galea
May 19th 2011, 17:21
so true!!
Mr Ali Atam
May 19th 2011, 17:07
@ Carmelo Pace
I agree :
These kind of sick people exist in all the countries - it has nothing to do with religion - Last week ,unfortunately i watched a sick egyptian boy throwing a poor dog from the roof .. Reason was that he bit his brother.. And it's been recorded and can be found on youtube.. So, being Catholic or Muslim or whatever religion.. It's not important... If someone is sick..He is sick!! That's it!
I dont agree :
'' At least it wasn't a baby dumped in a rubbish can '' ..
Dog , baby , molested child - Shouldnt make a difference for us.. It's all the same crime against living creatures.. Doing something like this on a dog should not be less important then doing on a baby or child.. They are all defendless!!
Mr Andrea Bruno
May 19th 2011, 17:03
I really disagree with the saying "qisek annimal" because it is definitely and understatement to animals. I truly believe animals are far better than human beings. I'd much rather be surrounded by a hundred dogs, than a hundred humans.
Mrs Rita Dimech Portelli
May 19th 2011, 17:24
What is the world coming to??? How can a man stoop so low as to do what has been done to this poor dog? I am more sad than angry, because I have just lost my beloved dog of 15 years, who always showed me love; the owner of this dog should just have given it away if he did not want the dog anymore. Animal abusers cross a fine line from committing animal abuse to human abuse. This is why animal abusers should be punished and jailed as if the crime committed were on a human.
Michelle Caruana
May 19th 2011, 16:57
Please, anyone who have seen this brutal act happening, kindly and anonymously, report what you've seen and who are these ANIMALS because they are not worth calling them persons. So PLEASE do report such acts as these incidents need to stop once and for all and the ones responsible should be penalized and punished.
David Caruana
May 19th 2011, 17:21
Actually, calling these individuals "animals" would be an offense to animals. Animals kill or hurt another animal only to feed or as self-protection. The action of these individuals is worse than any animal's!
Mr Michael Galea
May 19th 2011, 17:21
I agree 100%
If anyone knows anything about what happened Report it to the police so these people can get punished by the law!!
Neville Zammit
May 19th 2011, 19:04
I hope they do so but I also hope that the police will take necessary action. Sometimes animals are disregarded as not so important!
Joanna Borg
May 19th 2011, 16:56
What surprises me the most is that people who witness such disgusting behaviour don't come forward and testify against these savages. The police department should offer anonymity to anyone who can identify or at least provide information that leads to an arrest. The person who provided the 'anonymous tip-off' must surely know something, even if it's a licence plate number. Shame on anyone who treats animals in this way and to those who look the other way. Can I suggest the state offers a reward to anyone who reports such behaviour?
Mr R Calleia
May 19th 2011, 16:55
These barbarians live in our society ??? Now I do hope that if this person is caught that a hefty sentence is given, not some fine of 50.00 euros, for Heavens sake ! Hope this Dog will pull through !
Victor Rodenas
May 19th 2011, 16:54
Somebody must know to whom it belonged and he/she must inform the police,.then the police know what to do.
Rachel Falzon
May 19th 2011, 16:53
disgusting people!
Mr A Cardona
May 19th 2011, 16:49
I understand the sentimental comments and fully agree with them but for sure this will not change a thing. Feeling the rage and the need for justice will remain a feeling unless something proper is done. Months ago were other atrocities by these genetic garbage in the form of humans.What needs to be done to hinder such events from occuring is that the authorities especially our well paid politicians just push up the punishments for well and good. Well and good means fines at least reaching 25,000 euros together with jail time of at least 3 years or else 5 years community work. Suspended sentences and other rubbish should be removed once and for all except in trivial cases.
I wont even imagine what else is or has been done that we do not know about. This is what wardens and law enforcement officers need to be vigilant about and not whether a car crossed the parking line and other mediocrities. One more thing , i would like to say thanks to the one who called and saved this dog's life.
Mr david debattista
May 19th 2011, 20:52
Ms Emma Vella, Ms Emma Xerri, Mr Micheal Vella , Mr A Cardona I totally agree with your posts and comments , the next step is to collect signatures from all over Malta and Gozo and approach our politicians
Mr Alfred Grech
May 19th 2011, 16:48
To know that these monsters are sharing the same country like we do is very scary.
Mr Gordon Camenzuli
May 19th 2011, 16:48
I would be offending maggots if I would call who ever did it a maggot. Should be forced to do voluntary service in one of the dog shelters for a year.
Jimmy John M Vella
May 19th 2011, 18:20
And you would trust him around dogs? No way no how!!!!
David Scerri
May 19th 2011, 16:46
what i would like to say, you would not print, but i only hope the wrath of god is felt by this sick coward b*s*a*d
Simon Scerri
May 19th 2011, 16:44
This is beyond cruelty, beyond shocking, beyond anything! No human being can do that to another being. I hope that this monster is brought to justice, and that s/he is given the most heavy-handed punishment for his or her savagery. Society cannot be safe with these monsters roaming free.
Mr Carmelo Pace
May 19th 2011, 16:44
@jimmy rowe,like the majority of those who wrote here,i share their views,and hope the person involved will be caught and get the same treatment that he administered the poor dog,but hey you took your point to far,1st,how did you jump to conclusion and saying CATHOLIC,maybe he was a muslim,or an athesist,or protestant,who knows,and secondly,why maltese living abroad as you say,get insulted just because this terrible thing happened in malta,at least it wasnt a baby dumped in a rubbish can or a child being molested and even murdered,we dont insult them just because these horrible things happen in their motherland,and as i said i agree with you on all counts regarding the bas*** who made this poor dog suffer
or even murdered like it happening in other countries( on a daily basis )
K. Rizzo
May 19th 2011, 16:44
I'd beat the living crap out of that guy without thinking twice about it!!!! What a cowardly bastard.
WELL DONE to the Rapid Response Unit of the Animal Welfare Dept! Really well done!!!
Stephen Koludrovic
May 19th 2011, 16:42
Humans are the most barbaric creatures that nature created.
Rebecca Micallef
May 19th 2011, 16:36
ilaaa miskinn!! kemm hawn nies bla qalb =s hope hes ok..
Diana Caruana
May 19th 2011, 16:34
who's the animal?!??!
Mr Jeremy cassar
May 19th 2011, 16:33
jahasra poor dog. what could he have possibly done to deserve such a punishment!!! i hope they save him and finds a good comforting home
Marty Matthews
May 19th 2011, 16:32
What a sad sadistic individual....I hope he/she gets caught and severely punished for what they have put a poor innocent trusting defensless animal through.
I hope the punishment befits the crime that they have commited.
Get well soon poor dog
Mr Mario Borg
May 19th 2011, 16:31
Unbelievable! There are some very sick people roaming in our midst on this island.
I just hope the culprit is caught and named and the dog survives and is given a loving home.
Maxine Borg
May 19th 2011, 16:31
The Unknown Person who called should give them all the information he knows. Maybe This cruel person would serve a prison sentence. what A COWARD!!!
Mark Piscopo
May 19th 2011, 16:27
Missu jisthi min ghamel dan l-att ghalija tal misthija! Ghalfejn tahqru l-annimali. Jiena ghalija dan l-ikbar dnub mhux min jivvota skond il kuxjenza. Dan huwa dnub ghax mohqrija fl-aqwa taghha!
Mr Leonard Brincat
May 19th 2011, 16:26
Ara Veru bully dan l-individwu x'seta ghamillek dan il povru kelb? Id dinja dejjem hekk kienet u hekk tibqa il kbir dejjem issawwat liz-zghir
DUNCAN MUSCAT
May 19th 2011, 16:25
Its about time 'YOU' did something about the illegal dog fighting that is happening regularly in our country! We all know its happening and many of us know where they happen!
Although this might not be the case, this dog may be one of those which are bred and brought up for dog fighting and may have lost a 'sure bet' for his/her owner. The punishment for losing a fight for such dogs may be terminal!
If one has a gambling addiction.....which is not a crime.....leave the dogs out of it!!!!
Ms C. Dimech
May 19th 2011, 16:24
Shocking!!! i can't believe we do not have a slew of serial killers in Malta as this is a clear sign of a sick mind
Mr Ali Atam
May 19th 2011, 16:24
I cannot believe how many sick so called '' human'' 's are living with us ... This cannot be accepted, cannot be tolerated.. This has nothing different then murder / attempting to murder and should be punished accordingly..
Ms Ellison Galea
May 19th 2011, 16:24
Imma kemm hawn min hu kattiv u bla qalb.J'Alla min ghamel hekk imqar iqattawh bicca bicca kuljum u jittorturawh sal mewt bih u b familtu b kollox ha jkun jaf x jigifieri.Lanqas temmen li ghad fadal din l injoranza ta nies bla kuxjenza!!
Mr Wally Vella-Zarb
May 19th 2011, 16:23
And then we are told that, because of "our christian values", we ought to vote 'No' in the referendum! Where are our priorities?
Mr Matthew Grima
May 19th 2011, 16:28
What's the referendum got to do with this exactly?
Vincent Galea
May 19th 2011, 16:20
God should visit upon him the best of The Ten Plagues.
John Carmel Navarro
May 19th 2011, 16:19
Words fail me what is going on a very sad day for the Maltese Islands two horrifying stories which are certainly going to further lowers our standing around the World, first the hunters shooting at Storks then this poor dog.
chris Blake
May 19th 2011, 16:48
Where does it mention he is christian?
Mr K Mifsud
May 19th 2011, 16:18
Min ghamilha din suppost Nisrani???
Andrew Gatt
May 19th 2011, 16:18
What a sick PIG. May he rot in the deepest pit of hell.
Michael Vella
May 19th 2011, 16:18
I wonder what it will take for our dear authorities to make penalties for cruelty to animals much much much harsher. These cases are becoming more frequent (just read today's headlines) and more and more disgusting, yet we never seem to hear of anyone getting caught. On the rare occasion they do get caught, they get away with a slap on the wrist. I feel ashamed to be Maltese when reading such disgusting articles and even more disgusted at the fact that nothing serious is being done about it!
Ms Nicola Portelli
May 19th 2011, 16:18
Absolutely disgusting! You can't possibly be human to do such a thing! These so called 'people' must be kept far away from society. If they are capable of being cruel to an innocent animal can you imagine what they are capable of doing to other human beings that cross their path.
T Camilleri
May 19th 2011, 16:13
The person who done this should be beaten triple times more this dog was beaten , legs and hands bound together, and buried alive in the same spot that he tried to bury this dog.
Miguel Sant
May 19th 2011, 16:12
I'd love to see the person that did this being given the same treatment. Not only i would love it but i would pay just to see him suffer like the dog did.
Mr M Vella***
May 19th 2011, 16:34
Miguel,I agree with you 1000000%,I'll pay every penny I have to get my hands on the person who did this and castrate him myself.
Connie Tonna
May 19th 2011, 16:11
We really need harsher laws against animal cruelty acts.
Ms Xaxa Caruana
May 19th 2011, 16:11
Verament bla kliem.
Kif tista qatt tasal biex taghmel hekk.
Anzi kien hemm proxxmu li ghamel report, x misthija ta pajjiz sirna.
Robert Lewis
May 19th 2011, 16:07
Police should do their utmost to get the culprit and I hope if caught he will go through all this himself. Poor creature, they are so kind friendly to humans. I hope not a suspended sentence if caught. Any information about animal cruelty should be rewarded and a very well done to the Animal Welfare Dept.
Mrs Alice Lodge
May 20th 2011, 10:12
This has nothing to do with religion which should be left out of the equation. It is the basest of human behaviour, a well thought out action of a psychopath who went to great lengths to commit this horrendous torture on a trusting animal and deserves the full force of the law when finally apprehended.
Mr Jimmie Rowe
May 19th 2011, 16:06
I would have never thought that some individuals---Catholics? would do such a Bartbaric thing with a defenceless animal. This article has already travelled half way around the world projecting a bad image on your nation my friend who ever it is. During the war people like you would be shot for degrading your little island and i would have like to take the first aim. Disgusting behaviour, the picture speaks for itself. The trouble is your countrymen outside Malta Oz, Canada, the UK, will suffer verbail abuse due such actions by mindless individuals. Think about it you know it makes sence.
Colin Stanley
May 19th 2011, 16:24
I agree with what you said, but why mention Catholics, who said that the Animal who did this is Catholic.we boast of having a lot of different religions here now.
Daniela Zammit
May 19th 2011, 16:04
I am really sorry for the poor dog.Really good job the animal rescue team does every day to help these poor animals!Hope the person who did this,will be sentenced to jail!
anton cassar
May 19th 2011, 16:04
BASTARDS !!!!!!
Mr Joseph Galea
May 19th 2011, 16:01
Find the bastard who did this. Beat him up, tie his hands and legs and bury him alive...tit for tat.
P Curmi
May 19th 2011, 16:01
How sick some people are! I really hope they catch this person and bury him/her alive. Hope the dog survives.
C Borg
May 19th 2011, 16:01
I hope that the perpetrator burns in hell for what he has done to an innocent, defenceless creature! Dogs are truly man's best friend! The perpetrator should be punished; not with a simple fine but with imprisonment! When will we learn to respect animals?!!!
Caroline Galea
May 19th 2011, 16:00
Min ghamel dan l-att makabri veru haqqu jehel l-akbar piena. Jalla min ta informazzjoni fuq il-post ta' l-incident jghid ukoll min ghamlu. Qatt u qatt ma nista nifhem ghalxiex hawn min hu daqsekk ahdar u gifa li jaghhmel hekk lil kreaturi innocenti!!!!!
James Scerri
May 19th 2011, 16:17
perfettament dak li qed nahseb jien!
ma nistax nifhem kif wiehed jista jasal dan l-affarijiet! Min jsawwat annimal jaf ma jahsibiex darba tnejn qabel jasal biex ssawwat bniedem.
J'Alla jinqabad min hu...u nixtieq li l-awtorijitajiet jaghtu lezzjoni bih!
Charles Sammut
May 19th 2011, 15:58
I'm not usually lost for words, but I am on this one.
Ms Sandra Grech
May 19th 2011, 15:58
OH MY GOODNESS! How horrible! These people should never be allowed near animals! Poor poor dog. Hope the freaks that did this get punished well.
Mr David Buttigieg
May 19th 2011, 16:18
These "people", if you can call them that, should not be allowed near human beings either!
Mr David Mercieca
May 19th 2011, 15:56
Please bring back the Death Penalty!
Mr david debattista
May 19th 2011, 15:56
The Maltese islands are beginning to sound like a nightmare. What has happened to our society and culture.
Mr Matthew Grima
May 19th 2011, 16:27
The news.
Colin Stanley
May 19th 2011, 16:27
Well you know what is happenning in Malta, we have too many different cultures now over here, that we are losing our own traditions. and for the worst I would say.
Pierre Micallef Grimaud
May 19th 2011, 15:54
Now tell me you wouldn't do the same to the person who did all this??!!