49 dogs rescued

A Caruana

Aug 23rd 2012, 00:54

Were the dogs microchipped and neutered? or was this one of the puppy farms we hear about from people who only turn up puppies to sell in the monti and in Pet shops? The sales of puppies and kittens from pet shops should be banned. As supply and demand rules mean that these farms only produce more and more puppies for sale in pet shops which then get dumped. Also all animals sold or given away as pets should be neutered.

Ms maria bonnici

Aug 22nd 2012, 20:27

did mr grech find his dog? please let us know!!!!! this person's punishment should be to close him in an 8 x 10 box for` `1 year Without any adequate surroundings................

stef difesa

Aug 22nd 2012, 17:11

can we have some information were we can go see this dogs so we can adopt pls???

Stephen O'Reilly

Aug 22nd 2012, 14:45

some people are not fit to have animals if thats the way they are treating them, should be punished serverley but probably just get a slap on the wrist! absolutely terrible.

Frank Borg

Aug 22nd 2012, 14:02

Well done for the AWC for tackling this, these are the kind of people who should be targeted as they are causing unnecessary sufferings to these poor animals, all in the sake of money. Pity that because of such people, many decent and responsible breeders are being put in the same measure. Hope the Court will not reduce the AWC's work into ashes by giving a stupid sentence.

David Smith

Aug 22nd 2012, 08:11

How ironic. Neighbours to this house have been complaining to the sanitary authorities for years and years about the proliferation of rats and cockroaches which come out of this house and its garden, where many other birds are kept. Yet no action was ever taken. Finally action has been taken to stop cruelty to animals. Hats off to the animal welfare department. Thumbs down to the sanitary authorities.

Pauline Peterson

Aug 22nd 2012, 08:11

And while you are at it, Animal Welfare, go check on the dogs (kept in a flat) near the old Church, Birkirkara.

Neighours have reported the animals who bark all day, but the Council does not seem to want to do anything about it. I feel sorry for the animals, they are probably lonely and not much space.

The barking has been going on for years. Doesn't anyone care?

Antoine Zammit

Aug 22nd 2012, 02:52

I hope they find loving and caring homes :))

Gerry Cowie

Aug 22nd 2012, 00:49

Where are all these people when a human interest story comes up? Nowhere to be seen!

Lawrence Grech

Aug 21st 2012, 22:29

this whole story goes back to 1st april . our lovley cihuahua dog was missing from our house in our backyard . our neighbours told us that they saw a men running after our dog in our back yard . the search for our missing dog got started by posting hundreds of posters and large reward . we reported to the police station , we checked all the animal welfare and hospitals . since now from time to time we still ring the spca and those who find dogs out in the street. but last Sunday morning our neighbours told us that they saw the same men who had stolen our dog passing from our house , we followed him 3 blocks down and entered a house , from outside it was ruined and full of garbage we bring the police immediately but not much help because he left a two large pit bulls running around the police legs and trying to bite . but i noticed there was a mess in this house ,like a small rabbit cage and in these rabbit cages there were four dogs in each cage . i noticed too all the windows were covered with cardboard boxes so all the house was in darkness , and lots of rubbish all around the house , with that mess hardly i could see my dog , the police told us that there was nothing we can do and we left home disappointed knowing that our dog was in there somewhere . by monday morning we rang the animal welfare . the man had told us that he was going to take action immediately and surprise how the police had done much . and tuesday morning he went to take an action and found the 49 dogs plus hundreds of birds .but we have to wait till the next day , to see if our dog is there.

David Muscat

Aug 21st 2012, 22:08

"These were, however, kept in adequate cages"... Are you serious? Since when do we keep eagles and hawks in the midst of a villa area! Not even on a farm in the midst of nowhere! And what about the mice and rats he breeds to feed his so-called "pets"? Have they been taken away as well or at least poisoned?

S Atkins

Aug 21st 2012, 20:48

Well done to whoever reported this probable puppy mill and to the Animal Welfare dept.

Liz Tanti

Aug 21st 2012, 20:43

I am very happy to know that those poor dogs were saved! Well done!

Rebecca Spiteri

Aug 21st 2012, 19:45

It probably was a puppy mill!

Robert Mifsud

Aug 21st 2012, 19:39

Prosit to whoever reported this abuse and prosit to the Animal Welfare people.Although I dont fancy any of the mentioned breeds,but I still feel sorry for them.

Melvin Tonna

Aug 21st 2012, 19:07

Grazzi hafna tal-Animal Welfare
Ghadkom ma tafux kemm napprezzaw ix-xoghol li taghmlu. Bravi!!!

Lucienne Dimech

Aug 21st 2012, 18:48

Why do people keep animals if they are not prepared to care for them?

BigJulieRawbottom Rawbottom

Aug 21st 2012, 18:34

From a foreigner outside Malta i say CONGRATULATIONS ARE IN ORDER for the Animal welfare Dept..

Borg Mario

Aug 21st 2012, 18:30

Well done and prosit to the animal welfare!

What about all these horses kept in a garage with no space ???

Ms maria bonnici

Aug 21st 2012, 18:19

u le le ....u le le.........make way for liberta mill qorti....................I HOPE THIS DISGRACEFUL ACT WOULD BE PUNISHED TO THE FULL........AND WITHOUT MERCY.........AND WITHOUT THE DOGS BEING PUT TO SLEEP TOO............. OH MY GOD IN THIS CATHOLIC COUNTRY..........DON T WE NEVER LEARN??????????????
HOW TO TREAT ANIMALS WITH RESPECT AND LOVE? HOW TO TAKE CARE OF THEM AS IF THEY ARE OUR CHILDREN?

Claire Busuttil

Aug 21st 2012, 18:01

prosit lil min irapporta!!...thanks animal welfare!

Charles Micallef

Aug 21st 2012, 17:46

Animal neglect at its worse and all in the name of profit!

Gillian Snook

Aug 21st 2012, 17:29

Thanks go to the Animal Welfare Department and Police, I hope the dogs will now have a good future.

D Vella

Aug 21st 2012, 17:27

If this is the residence one imagines it is . . . why haven't the sanitary authorities taken action too . . . the stench of animal droppings and stale feed is a nuisance and a health hazard to people even a block away!!