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.

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