Animal Guardians Malta are urging the public to sign a petition that calls on authorities to change the animal welfare laws, introduce serious criteria on which animal welfare officers are chosen and introduce Animal CSI to Malta.

In a press statement, the association said that “too much foot dragging has been going on, and the general belief among people who respect animals, is that our MPs do not really care about the well-being of animals. Laws need to be introduced to provide teeth to the Animal Welfare Department and its officers , who presently are without any legal strength against many forms of animal neglect, abuse and cruelty, which is quite common in Malta.

On the appointment of animal welfare officers, the association said that this job, like a nurse or a teacher, entails the necessity of being dedicated to your job. “We believe that persons who apply to work in this area should, among other requirements, have a proven track record with recommendations of love and experience of working with animals,” the statement said.

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