Parliamentary Secretary Clint Camilleri has visited Zebbug Primary School in Gozo, where a special Animal Day had been organised.

Parliamentary Secretary praised the initiative made by the school, adding that the Government’s main objective is to continue to increase educational awareness of animals, as well as highlight the benefits linked to the relationship between man and animals.Clint Camilleri mentioned several initiatives undertaken in terms of animal welfare, including the introduction of a scheme worth € 120,000 for local councils to carry out projects in their neighbourhood parks with both dog and cat cafes, as well as initiatives related to neutering and promotion measures for the protection of animals. This scheme will be started in the days and weeks to come, he said.

During the activity at Zebbug Primary School there was a Mass and the blessing of animals. There were also several talks and interesting activities for children both from the Department of Animal Welfare and the Petting Farm.

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