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Man fined "2, 000 after being found responsible for partner's dog's death
44+ min ago (202+ words) A man was fined "2, 000 after admitting that he caused the death of his pregnant partner's dog. The man, who is from North Macedonia, was brought before the court last March and charged with offences related to domestic violence. He was…...
Horse owner loses appeal from "8, 000 fine for allowing horse to become just 'skin and bones"
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (679+ words) A 36-year-old man from "al Tarxien lost his appeal against an "8, 000 fine after he was found guilty, together with another man, of not caring for a horse, as a result of which the animal ended up suffering. Lucas Vassallo was…...
'He found me in a chapel and changed my life' " a book in memory of Meadow will now help other animals
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (203+ words) Animal lovers are probably familiar with the story of Meadow, the Brittany Spaniel abandoned on the streets, who died at the young age of two years as a result of health complications from sandflies. Meadow's owner, Keith Spiteri, told TVMnews…...
Man who kept dog confined in a Sta Venera balcony acquitted due to a mistake in formal charge
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (277+ words) The Court has cleared 55yearold Charles Mangion of Santa Venera of all charges related to animal cruelty and failure to provide proper care, after ruling that the prosecution's case was undermined by major inconsistencies. The case stemmed from a report filed…...
Athlete Fabio Spiteri back in Malta - welcomed at airport by dog that had not been fed and was close to dying
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (228+ words) A dog that had been on the brink of dying after not being fed is today looking at a better future, and this morning was taken to Malta International Airport to welcome athlete Fabio Spiteri, who became the first man…...
Local sea urchins bred in France will be released into the sea next year
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (264+ words) A Maltese Delegation led by Executive Head Dr Frank Fabri, has visited aquatic facilities at the Stella Mare in the Corsican University in France. This visit is the result of collaboration in research between the Maltese Aquatic Resources Agency Malta…...
Free courses for pet owners to learn first aid for animals
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (317+ words) After the summer period, the Government will begin offering free courses for pet owners to learn how to provide first aid to their animals in emergencies such as heatstroke, poisoning or choking incidents. The Parliamentary Secretariat for Local Government, together…...
Germany: Tiger shot dead by Police after it attacked a man in a zoo and escaped
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (117+ words) German Police shot dead a tiger after it attacked a man in a small zoo and escaped. The case occurred near the town of Leipzig. The zoo had around eight tigers and is thought to be run by Carmen Zander,…...
Free emergency veterinary transport service introduced for Gozo
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (200+ words) TVMnews. mt A free emergency veterinary transport service has been announced, providing an important new link between Gozo and Malta. The service is designed to further strengthen the national veterinary care system for small domestic animals by ensuring fast and…...
Free emergency animal transport service from Gozo to Malta announced
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (311+ words) Animal Rights Minister Anton Refalo has announced that a free emergency transport service for animals from Gozo to Malta will soon be introduced. He made the announcement during the "Il-Vu'i tal-Annimali" conference, which brought together individuals and organisations committed to…...