Hundreds of people … and dogs yesterday turned up in Sliema to protest against animal cruelty. The “silent march”, livened up with barks, was spurred by the horrific attack on Star, the dog that survived being shot in the head and buried alive. “Star’s case was the straw that broke the camel’s back,” event organiser Fleur Cilia Buckett, said.
Animal lovers and NGO representatives asked for harsher penalties for such acts of cruelty. Animal Rights Group chairman Myriam Kirmond said the maximum jail term should be extended to three years, up from one year, and culprits should also undergo psychological treatment.
“Star’s is not the only case of animal cruelty. There are many cases that go unnoticed. If these sick minds are not dealt with, we’re risking they’ll relapse,” Ms Kirmond said. “We do not want just a slap on the wrist. My skin crawls when I remember that Star’s aggressors are still on the loose,” Ms Cilia Buckett added.
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