Paws and politics: The campaign trail companions

Bark and meow for your leader

A dog and cat who were spotted by MaltaToday cameramen on the campaign trail (Photos: James Bianchi & Daniel Tihn/MaltaToday)
A dog and cat who were spotted by MaltaToday cameramen on the campaign trail (Photos: James Bianchi & Daniel Tihn/MaltaToday)

It’s been a month of nonstop political activity, from mass meetings to coffee mornings, with people from all walks of life contributing to the democratic debate.

But on silent day, we’re turning the spotlight on people’s pets.

"Can I at least see what is going on?" (Photo: James Bianchi/MaltaToday)

The furry companions who tagged along — or were perhaps reluctantly brought along — to political events deserve their moment too.

On the front row to hear about pet-friendly measures (Photo: Daniel Tihn/MaltaToday)
On the front row to hear about pet-friendly measures (Photo: Daniel Tihn/MaltaToday)

 

A pretty cool cat (Photo: Daniel Tihn/MaltaToday)
A pretty cool cat (Photo: Daniel Tihn/MaltaToday)

 

Raise your dog if you support your party (Photo: PN)
Raise your dog if you support your party (Photo: PN)

 

Bark if you're voting (Photo: James Bianchi/MaltaToday)
Bark if you're voting (Photo: James Bianchi/MaltaToday)