A new animal abuse law has raised critical life questions and given hope to devoted animal lovers

A new animal abuse law has raised critical life questions and given hope to devoted animal lovers .

Over the past few decades, there has been an increase in publicly chained dogs. Whether it may be family rules or pure convenience, there have been an outrageous number of tethered dogs in unlivable conditions. The animals would often experience no water or food, but the scorching mediterranean sun and solitude for countless hours on end and many times, even days. 

The latest law issued pertaining animal welfare should put a stop to this abuse. As announced at a press conference at the Ministry for Sustainable Development, Environment, and Climate Change, chaining of dogs is now illegal. Although it has taken two years to finally put the law into practice, there is more hope for the safety of these animals and also better living conditions. 

The public are extremely pleased with this new legislation, voicing their opinions that this has been long overdue and a step in a new direction. Some however are sceptical that there will be any improvement to the situation as can be seen in the comments section of an article on The Independent pertaining to the topic. Michael Walter says :

                    [it is] Up to the public now, to do their bit by reporting any cases they see.

Whilst J. Kerr says :

          

                   Good. What about dogs permanently living on rooftops? It is a malpractice

                   that clearly affects dogs and neighbours. It should be done away with.

Chained dogs are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to animal abuse. There are numerous of other mistreatments that are not so public, which only makes such situations harder to obliterate.  However, the announcement of the new law highlights that animals are increasingly being acknowledged more humanely. Only time will tell whether a positive change will occur.  



http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2018-10-05/local-news/Permanently-chaining-dogs-is-now-illegal-6736197343