A couple from Żabbar who kept 11 dogs in terrible condition at their farm were last week fined €1,000 after pleading guilty to animal cruelty.
Joseph and Grace Degabriele, 67, admitted keeping their animals in a poor state.
The dogs were discovered by animal welfare officers last December after a number of reports were made to the Animal Welfare Directorate.
Three of the dogs had to be put down on vet’s orders.
Police Inspector Sylvana Briffa prosecuted.