Man to be charged over dog's death

Graziella Bencini

Oct 3rd 2011, 13:11

Unfortunately the sad stories of Gaia and Star who have touched the hearts of so many animal lovers are just the tip of the iceberg. Volunteers who dedicate time and energy in our animal shelters or those who foster stray cats and dogs until they find a loving home, have many a sad story to tell. Some dogs and cats reach our animal shelters in appalling conditions: most are malnourished and infested by parasites, others are injured or disfigured and although many of them are nursed back to health, they will carry a life-long trauma of cruelty and neglect. Sadly, the perpetrators are never caught and although it is beyond me how they can carry the burden of their dirty conscience, they still lurk amongst us causing misery and distress to other creatures, possibly even to humans. I sincerely hope that this fine gentleman gets what he deserves although I am sure it won't go beyond a hefty fine. I would, however, like to add that we should never forget the hundreds of dogs and cats in our shelters who have had a bad start to life and are now waiting to start afresh with new and loving owners.

Claire Busuttil

Oct 3rd 2011, 12:42

Jekk qed isiru dawn l affarijiet, forsi huwa it tort taghna ukoll, b taghna, qed nireferi ghal kul min ihobb l annimali, kul min jaf li l annimali bhalna ihossu, bhalna iweggu ugiegh fisiku, u stress mentali. Ahna, li nafu x isarfu l annimali, u li minghajrhom go hajjitna ma noqodux, ahna li naghmluhom parti mil familji taghna, li inraqduwhom maghna, li nighxuwhom qishom irgejjen, irridu naghmlu xi haga, ma jistax ikun li nibqu nisimghu bi stejjer bhal dawn go pajjizna. Hemm bzonn aktar taghlim gewwa l iskejjel, il ministeri tal edukazzjoni u tal MRRA, misshom jimxu id f id fiha dit tragedja.
Meta it tfal, jitaghlmu, kemm huma importanti l annimali, hemmhekk, tispicca it tbatija ta dawn il hlejqiet innocenti.
Hemm bzonn li l ghaqdiet, jaghmlu aktar biex iqajjmu awarness tas sitwazzjoni, jiena naf kemm jahdmu u kemm jidedikaw mil hin taghhom, lil annimali svinturati, imma nahseb li l ewwel, irridu niehdu hsieb dan il fatt hekk sejru, imbaghd hemmhkk, anke l annimali li jigerru barra jonqosu, ghax meta hemm il kuxjenza hemm l imhabba, u meta ikun hemm l imhabba, ma jithallux annimali mitluqa fit toroq.
Hemm bzonn imbaghd li il gustizzja tikopera mal poplu, u mas sens komun, billi tati sentenza xierqa lil bniedem li kien kapaci jaghmel haga bhal din.

Kevin Mcneill

Oct 3rd 2011, 11:57

The reason that people do not do horrible and sick things is that they have morals and treat others as they expect to be treated. For those with no morals and with no self worth it is the actions of society that generally keep them from doing horrible things. The Times is there to report the news and not make judgements on who should be protected. This spineless piece of journalism has paved the way for others to commit sick offenses against animals and in other avenues in life.

M. Bezzina

Oct 3rd 2011, 10:34

tghis mhux se jehel 10snin habs!!!

Charmaine Marmara'

Oct 3rd 2011, 10:27

please someone explain to me why isnt the name of this monster mentioned ?? he isnt under age and im sure everyone wants to know who this sicko is, because if he had no remorse doing that to this poor innocent creature im sure hes a crazy psycho and wouldnt think twice on doing it again and probably wasnt even the first time in my opinion !!!

WAITING ANXIOUSLY FOR VERDICT ...BUT OF COURSE WE ALL KNOW IT , MINIMUM SENTENCE AND A FINE IF , AND ONLY IF THEY GIVE HIM EVEN THAT ...PATHETIC .

btw , did star's killer pay the fine ??

carmen coleiro

Oct 3rd 2011, 09:07

The sentences given out at our Law Courts have to be much much harsher to serve as a deterrent to others who feel that they can make animals suffer.....otherwise the swift results of the police taking them to court shall serve for nothing ....We turn to the judges and magistrates and humbly suggest that they give these cruel people a hard lesson.....I would suggest a year 's community service with a dog sanctuary. ...

Ms B Cassar

Oct 3rd 2011, 08:52

Ghidulna x'jismu dan l-iskerz tan-natura pls. Imissu qas johrog barra iktar. X'misthija ta bniedem.

George Smith

Oct 3rd 2011, 08:19

“A wave of animal cruelty cases swept the island this summer”
Sadly we keep hearing these horror stories only because we have no harsh penalties and so this goes on and on. A bad name for Malta. HOPEFULLY THE MINISTRY IN FORCE THE LAW.