Animal Welfare are appealing for information about a hit-and-run incident on a dog in Kercem Road, Gozo, on Wednesday.

In a statement from the Office of the Commissioner for Animal Welfare, it said that at about 11:50am, Animal Welfare Gozo was called to tend to a sick dog in Kercem Road, Gozo. Whilst they were tending to the sick dog, the dog’s sibling, who was undoubtedly concerned about his brother, came out towards the ambulance.

Animal Welfare said at this point “a large motorbike, driving at high speed ran over the poor dog seen in the video and kept going.”

“It happened so fast that no one managed to read the number plate. The police are on the case and are checking for CCTV footage in the area,” Animal Welfare said.

Not only is a hit-and-run a “despicable illegal offence, but not stopping when an AW ambulance is on-site and tending to a sick animal, is beyond words,” it said.

The motorcyclist kept going towards Victoria and was then seen stopping in the far distance to “check if the motorbike was damaged.”

Both dogs are being tended to by AW Gozo. Animal Welfare said that “the dog that was run over should make a full recovery but as can be seen in the video is suffering from shock and is in some pain that is being managed as best possible.”

Anyone with any information is to come forward on caw.mafa@gov.mt. “As always anonymity will be respected.” You may also call on 2292 8618 during office hours.

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