A group of Animal Activists and NGOs have voiced their sadness and concern over the news that another person has been injured by dogs.

The joint statement by 10 organisations, said that Animal Activists and NGOs have been asking for legislation to control breeding and a temporary ban on the breeding of stronger breeds for years.

“We believe that it is unfortunate that animals across Malta are having to suffer because of an ineffective administration. Just a couple of weeks ago, we as Animal NGOs made a list of legislations that have still not been implemented by this government,” the statement said.

The NGOs pointed out that the Commissioner for Animal Welfare, Alison Bezzina also officially recommended in 2021 to regulate breeding and also recommended that the breeding and importation of bull breeds should be temporarily banned.

“The reason for this recommendation is to protect the breed, which due to their current abundance, keeps being abused and misunderstood,” they said.

The NGOS concluded by saying, “we cannot understand what it will take for Anton Refalo and the government to wake up from his slumber and start taking action?”

The statement has been endorsed by: Association for Abandoned Animals, Buddy’s Lost and Found Page, Fostering and Homing Paws, Innocent Paws, Kitty Guardians for Strays, Our Rescues Malta Foundation, Real Animal Rights Foundation, The Island Sanctuary, Voice for the voiceless and Vuci ghall-Annimali.

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