Resources

Adopting a pet is a wonderful and rewarding experience. You will be giving a second chance to a pet that may not be getting the love it deserves and find a truly devoted friend. It's important not to rush into an adoption though.

Make a police report, and, assuming it is chipped and registered locally, inform the chip registrars.

The owner or keeper has to notify the Director Veterinary Regulation within 7 calendar days from when a licensed dog is transferred by its owner or keeper.

Call animal welfare on 1717 for Malta (7969 1717 for Gozo) and they will come and check for a chip. This is normally the best thing to do first.

Early detection enhances the chances of survival if your dog is infected.

A list of dog friendly bays and beaches around Malta.

This isn’t to encourage people to buy rather than adopt, but to promote responsible breeders to those who wish to buy a pedigree dog.

A collection of emergency numbers and vets who do house calls.

If you bring a dog or cat into Malta which was chipped overseas, it's vital to get the chip locally registered via a local vet, or the chip will show as unregistered. This is not done by the vet who inspects the animal on arrival in Malta.