Author: Jurgen Balzan
Miguela XuerebThe government has finally announced new regulations for pet groomers, sitters, and boarding facilities, addressing long-standing concerns about the unregulated nature of these services.The announcement, made by Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights Anton Refalo and Parliamentary Secretary Alicia Bugeja Said, came after years of delays and mounting pressure from animal welfare advocates.The new law, set to take effect in two months, mandates licensing for pet care service providers and establishes strict standards for their operations. This development comes three years after the Animal Welfare Commission’s first appeal for such regulations, and eight months following a public consultation…