A dog is in a critical condition after it was found abandoned at Ħandaq, limits of Qormi, in a flour bag, with another bag over its head.
The Secretariat for Animal Welfare condemned the incident and said its officials were alerted to the case yesterday at about 1.30pm. The dog was immediately taken to St Francis Animal Welfare Centre where its condition was described as serious, but stable.
The police are investigating the case.
Anyone having any information should contact the police or the Animal Welfare Department on telephone 1717.