Law does not allow animal cemeteries

Matthew Grima

Oct 20th 2012, 09:10

What's the point of any kind of cemetery really?

May Cassar

Oct 19th 2012, 09:17

I am sure that there is somewhere in Malta, where the area is rocky and of no use, that can be filled in with eccess rubble. If this project can be done as a private enterprise, I am sure that in the long run it will be benefical to the pet owners who I am sure would be willing to pay for a little plot for their beloved pets, and a return on the investment.

J Cassar

Oct 18th 2012, 21:29

Maybe not a cemetery, but we should have a crematorium! Why not? This is 2012....we have many expats who live here and dont believe in burial, why shouldnt we be able to cater for their needs? Also, why shouldn't the rest of us who have animals that we love as if they were born to us be able to give them a decent burial? Cremate them? Because of your tax money? YOU would pay what, 50 c each?

Denis A. Darmanin

Oct 18th 2012, 20:38

Maltese children have to sacrifice themselves and their parents' resources to study overseas as we don't even have a veterinary doctor's course at our university. We have farm animals and pets galore, but.....
So can you imagine a pet crematorium? Oh, and don't tell me about he one at the abbatoir either!

Peter Murray

Oct 18th 2012, 20:23

Fao Janet Bayes .

Where did I say it was a quaint British custom .In any event now you know someone who has a pet bureid in a pet cemetary other than their garden and what is the relevance of bringing now many crematorium for humans in to the argument?Also contrary to what you state human being get cremated not incinerated as their is no such thing as a incineratorium is there?

Mr leo attard

Oct 18th 2012, 20:06

ghandi's said: the quality of a civilization is judged by its love towards aniimals. it is ahameful to say that these creatures should be treated like a waste by-product. they provide us with so much love, entertainment, and enhance our quality of life. an animal cemetery wouldn't take up so much space.other countries have them, why are we lagging behind?

Saviour Sam Agius

Oct 18th 2012, 18:31

Ċimiterji għall-annimali jonqosna. Aħjar naraw kif nagħmlu u nnaqqsu ċ-ċimiterji tan-nies, mela nżidu tal-annimali. Dalwaqt ikollna aktar ċimiterji milli ġonna għall-ħajjin, jew naħseb diġà lħaqna din l-estremità.

Joseph Attard

Oct 18th 2012, 18:07

Cimiterju ghall-annimali m'hu tal-ebda htiega. Nisperaw li t-taxxi taghna ma jintefqux fuq xi haga bla sens bhal-cimiterju ghall-annimali.
Min irid jidfen xi annimal, dejjem jista' jaghmel hekk fi gnien privat, imma mhux fuq art pubblika

LOUIS ZAMMIT

Oct 18th 2012, 17:40

DEAR minister its 2012 can we change the outdated LAWS pls.......we want a place where we can bury our loved pets

A Caruana

Oct 18th 2012, 14:46

Simple Minister - CHANGE THE LAW!

Pierre Micallef-Grimaud

Oct 18th 2012, 14:38

Cremation for humans and incineration for animals. Saves space and is more hygienic.

Charles Vella

Oct 18th 2012, 14:34

I have a dog and a cat... they are my pets, however when the pass away, I will surely miss them... My last cat, which died at 14 years & was burnt in our garden, and her ashes mixed with the soil.

My point is that, pets are pets... firstly, we live in a small island... So please, don't expect to have what the states or mainland Europe may have... Our land is very limited.

Ronald Cauchi

Oct 18th 2012, 14:28

Id rather be buried next door to a dog than any Maltese politician!

James Tyrrell

Oct 18th 2012, 14:05

I think the problem here is that the Government haven't figured out how they could make enough in bribes to get a pet cemetery to work in their favour. Give them time as I'm sure they will figure it out.

May Cassar

Oct 18th 2012, 14:01

Why is this stupid law only in Malta, many countries have animal cemetries where people who after years of having loved and cherished four legged friends can give them a decent burial. It is so very heart breaking to have to depose of your faithfull companion like trash. It makes the grieving process soooo much more difficult.

Levi Grech

Oct 18th 2012, 13:34

I think there should be a cemetery for animals especially dogs and cats. After all those years of caring, loving companionship i think the dog or cat needs a dignified burial. Besides in certain cases some animals love u more than humans !

Mark Vella Bardon

Oct 18th 2012, 13:30

When the law is an ass there is nobody there to change it ... our law makers are busy taking holidays and bickering in public.

Alex Falzon

Oct 18th 2012, 12:37

taqghu fir-redikolu... cimiterju ghal annimali... x'sens fiha!!!

Peter Murray

Oct 18th 2012, 12:14

So change the law to provide for a pet crematorium and whilst at it -for a human crematorium also.

A Sultana

Oct 18th 2012, 12:05

i wish i could also have the opportunity to be incinerated in MALTA

Daniel Vella

Oct 18th 2012, 12:05

The law also forbids corruption and waste of public funds but our politicians still practice both of them.

John iNGUANEZ

Oct 18th 2012, 12:03

I hope sincerely that the government does not built a cemetery for animals with out taxes. There are more important things to do with the money, even if the amount is small. Let's talk on more important matters!"

Ramon Casha

Oct 18th 2012, 11:48

I tihnk that a distinction needs to be made between pets and livestock.

Simon Ciantar

Oct 18th 2012, 11:44

and so let it be - we hardly have space for human burial , let alone animals ! we have to be practical

Lawrence Fenech

Oct 18th 2012, 11:39

The law is an ass.

Adrian Cardona

Oct 18th 2012, 11:36

And? Any plans to change the situation Sur MInistru?

Mr Tony Gatt

Oct 18th 2012, 11:30

This seems to be a quaint British custom- I doubt if many other nationalities do have animal graveyards.