Janine Heinemann, an animal lover, came to Malta from Bremen, Germany, to help the Association for Abandoned Animals after coming across it on the internet.

"I love animals and wanted to help," she explained. "I came across the AAA on the internet and thought it's great what Freddie (Fenech) is doing. The AAA needs a lot of help," she said.

Ms Heinemann will be leaving on January 10, after spending 12 days of voluntary service with the association, which, among other things, accepts abandoned dogs or animals which owners cannot handle anymore and then finds homes for them.

The AAA has just been given an eight-month-old male, Shih-Tzu, boasting a pedigree and all required shots.

The dog was given to the AAA after one of its owners couldn't continue taking care of it due to asthma.

If interested in the dog, contact the association on 9946 4182.

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