150 cats relocated to Ghammieri cat sanctuary

Cats under the care of the animal welfare department which were being kept in small cages, some as small as rabbit cages, have now been transferred to a cat sanctuary in Ghammieri.

The sanctuary was inaugurated this evening by parliamentary secretary for animal rights Roderick Galdes.

A total of 150 cats were transferred to the new place, giving the furry animals shelters and an open space. Galdes said the material used for the shelters was adequate for both summer and winter weather. Animal rights NGO Happy Paws also helped out in repairing, at no cost, some of the shelters.

The junior minister also urged the public not to abandon their pets and said anyone caught doing so could face fines or penalties.