Government-funded upgrades improve conditions for abandoned animals

Maintenance and upgrade works at the Association for Abandoned Animals (AAA) have been completed through a government support scheme, the Parliamentary Secretariat for the Rights of Animals said in a statement.

The scheme is designed to financially support animal sanctuaries in Malta and Gozo. Each eligible sanctuary can receive up to €10,000 for maintenance and improvements.

Animal sanctuaries in Malta and Gozo play a key role in rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming abandoned animals, often relying heavily on donations and volunteer work to sustain their operations.

The purpose of the funds is to improve infrastructure and facilities, provide better living conditions for abandoned animals, and reduce the financial burden on NGOs and volunteers. The funds have been used for essential maintenance works and infrastructure upgrades, helping sanctuaries create safer and more suitable environments for the animals in their care.

Parliamentary Secretary Alicia Bugeja Said visited the AAA facilities to inspect the completed works with Director of the Directorate for the Appropriate Treatment of Animals Joseph John Vella.

The scheme is already benefiting multiple sanctuaries across Malta and Gozo. The initiative aligns with the government’s long-term Vision Malta 2050, focusing on sustainability and social inclusion, including animal welfare. The government said it remains committed to strengthening animal welfare initiatives and continuing to support organisations working in the sector.

“Through this measure we are giving concrete support to sanctuaries that work tirelessly to care for abandoned animals,” said Bugeja Said.

Vella said that animal sanctuaries are crucial for rescue efforts, noting that without their support and facilities, it would not be possible to carry out the same level of animal rescue operations.

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