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    L-0016-2023

    Legislation on Pet Grooming, Pet Sitting, Pet boarding and Dog Breeding


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    ​Ministry:

    		 Ministry for Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights (MAFA)
    ​Entity:

    		 Ministry for Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights (MAFA)

    ​Published:

    		 09/10/2023
    ​Running Till:

    		 06/11/2023
    ​Last Updated:

    		 04/01/2024



    Animal Welfare is a priority to the Maltese Government and its commitment is evident in the Government’s work programme which includes various measures ranging from concerted effort to invest in animal welfare schemes and infrastructure, providing direct assistance to animal NGOs and sanctuaries, as well as enhancing the national legislative framework with the aim of providing the best care for companion animals.
    Over the years, animal welfare interest and awareness has moved up Malta’s national agenda and several Government structures such as the Animal Health and Welfare Department, the Animal Welfare Council and the Office of the Commissioner for Animal Welfare have been set up. In parallel, such awareness has led to a push for more legal instruments to cater for the protection of animals, a commitment that the Government has pledged through the electoral manifesto.
    “Fiż-żmien li ġej ser indaħħlu strateġija nazzjonali għall-ħarsien u t-trattament xieraq tal-annimali u nesieġu li jkun hemm standards stabbiliti għall-breeders, trainers, groomers u pet sitters”

    This document proposes key legislative changes to regulate the services related to the care of animals, and the breeding of companion animals more specifically:

    •             The Grooming of Pet Animals
    •             Pet Sitting
    •             Pet Boarding
    •             Dog Breeding
    The Consultation Document may be accessed by clicking the following link

    https://agricultureservices.gov.mt/en/ahwd/Documents/home/consultationLegislationPetGrooming-Sitting-Boarding-Dogbreeding-EN.pdf  



     

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