The Gozo Ministry has introduced a new scheme in order to encourage families to adopt pets from Gozo’s Animal Welfare section. 

In a statement on Friday, the Ministry said that on the occasion of World Animals Day this coming Sunday, the Gozo Ministry through the EkoGħawdex directorate has launched a scheme to encourage families to adopt and care for animals from the Gozo Animal Welfare scetion. 

Gozo Minister Clint Camilleri said that through this scheme, which will be open throughout October, families will be given four visits to the Ministry’s veterinary services for free, and also a €50 voucher during the third visit which can be redeemed in food, medicine, or any other needs for the animal which is adopted. 

Camilleri emphasised that adopting an animal is a life-long obligation, and that any animal adopted should be considered as a member of the family.