The restrictions have been lifted and we can finally take our dogs to Pembroke without the leads. My exhaustion is real after this long fight but seeing the change move forward makes it worth the effort. Stay vigilant to ensure these new terms are respected by everyone in the area.
October 23, 2017
Final supporters
Dr. Hili,
We the undersigned respectfully ask you to reconsider your policy of insisting that dogs are on leads at all times on Pembroke, in particular around the shooting range and the reverse Osmosis plant rooms.
We understand that there are people who walk along the cycle and walk path who may not be confident around dogs but we all are responsible owners and ensure that our dogs are well trained and behaved. It is extremely unfair to expect dogs to be on leads at all times, in particular in Pembroke as there are no beaches, roads and the majority of people there are with dogs. It is about the only place in Malta where it is possible to take a dog for a run or a proper walk and by harnessing them to a lead at all times, this is extremely difficult and cruel to the dog. Dogs are after all, a man’s best friend and with responsible owners, which we all are, make wonderful company and are safe.
We would also like to draw your attention also to the fact that at present, the hunting season has started and we have personally witnessed men walking around with shotguns shooting at things that are not far off the ground (I hasten to add, with dogs off leashes). One stray bullet and a lot more damage can be done, rather than a friendly, well trained dog. Do you really think that it is safer to have hunters walking around with loaded shotguns yet keep trained well behaved dogs on leads?
We understand perfectly if the dog is not well trained and has behavioural problems, in that case, we wholeheartedly agree with the policy as this could attack a child or a person, but our dogs are friendly and the most damage they would do to a child is to lick them! Yes there are bad dogs, but there are also bad shots.
Finally, a dog off a leash is also way less dangerous than an overtaking speeding taxi down Triq Il Professur W. Ganado.
We therefore please ask you to reconsider and in return we will try and ensure that all dog walkers collect the mess of their dogs as, as your new signs say, there are no poo fairies.
Yours hopefully,
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
September 11, 2017
September 6, 2017
One hundred signatures reached feels heavy and significant today. It serves as a reminder that this frustration is shared by so many of us who are just trying to walk our dogs in peace. I am exhausted by the pushback but seeing this number confirms that we have to keep going.
Reached 100 supporters
September 5, 2017
62 Comments
Dogs need some freedom and the island is way too small and restricted for our animal friends. This is a large area away from residences and a great place for energetic dogs to enjoy. There are other places for non dog lovers to enjoy although dogs off the lead accompanied by responsible owners should not be a problem.
We have to learn to see dogs as companions not as mere animals. If the president of Franace can take his dog to parliament, we should at least be trusted to walk our dogs without a leash in the countryside.
I have been taking my dog to pembroke for walks for 7 years. she loves having some freedom where she can exercise. Not once did I have any trouble with other people. plus she can play with other dogs. Please dont take this away from us. it's such a sad decision
Penalise irresponsible dog owners - those with dogs off the leash in roads or those who do not pick up their mess - not the whole lot of us and our well trained dogs who really need the exercise.
There are a lot of medium to large dogs in malta. These need exercise and a walk whilst on the leash does absolutely nothing when it comes to their energy levels. If dogs are allowed to run and play off leash dogs will get tired, meaning they will be less frustrated, less consistent barking, and all in all more behaved dogs.
Dogs need as much exercise as people
We need more spaces for our dogs to run about off leash, more beaches where our dogs can have some fun. And wish that we can take our dogs into shops like other foreign countries.
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The restrictions have been lifted and we can finally take our dogs to Pembroke without the leads. My exhaustion is real after this long fight but seeing the change move forward makes it worth the effort. Stay vigilant to ensure these new terms are respected by everyone in the area.
October 23, 2017
Final supporters
Dr. Hili,
We the undersigned respectfully ask you to reconsider your policy of insisting that dogs are on leads at all times on Pembroke, in particular around the shooting range and the reverse Osmosis plant rooms.
We understand that there are people who walk along the cycle and walk path who may not be confident around dogs but we all are responsible owners and ensure that our dogs are well trained and behaved. It is extremely unfair to expect dogs to be on leads at all times, in particular in Pembroke as there are no beaches, roads and the majority of people there are with dogs. It is about the only place in Malta where it is possible to take a dog for a run or a proper walk and by harnessing them to a lead at all times, this is extremely difficult and cruel to the dog. Dogs are after all, a man’s best friend and with responsible owners, which we all are, make wonderful company and are safe.
We would also like to draw your attention also to the fact that at present, the hunting season has started and we have personally witnessed men walking around with shotguns shooting at things that are not far off the ground (I hasten to add, with dogs off leashes). One stray bullet and a lot more damage can be done, rather than a friendly, well trained dog. Do you really think that it is safer to have hunters walking around with loaded shotguns yet keep trained well behaved dogs on leads?
We understand perfectly if the dog is not well trained and has behavioural problems, in that case, we wholeheartedly agree with the policy as this could attack a child or a person, but our dogs are friendly and the most damage they would do to a child is to lick them! Yes there are bad dogs, but there are also bad shots.
Finally, a dog off a leash is also way less dangerous than an overtaking speeding taxi down Triq Il Professur W. Ganado.
We therefore please ask you to reconsider and in return we will try and ensure that all dog walkers collect the mess of their dogs as, as your new signs say, there are no poo fairies.
Yours hopefully,
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
September 11, 2017
September 6, 2017
One hundred signatures reached feels heavy and significant today. It serves as a reminder that this frustration is shared by so many of us who are just trying to walk our dogs in peace. I am exhausted by the pushback but seeing this number confirms that we have to keep going.
Reached 100 supporters
September 5, 2017
62 Comments
This island is already extremely limited in green areas where one could let their dog run freely, and now we're restricting the few decent spots we have left! The only way we seem to be 'progressing' lately seems to be strictly tied down to how much money one will pocket in the long-run, with complete disregard for the common citizen!
Dogs need some freedom and the island is way too small and restricted for our animal friends. This is a large area away from residences and a great place for energetic dogs to enjoy. There are other places for non dog lovers to enjoy although dogs off the lead accompanied by responsible owners should not be a problem.
We have to learn to see dogs as companions not as mere animals. If the president of Franace can take his dog to parliament, we should at least be trusted to walk our dogs without a leash in the countryside.
I have been taking my dog to pembroke for walks for 7 years. she loves having some freedom where she can exercise. Not once did I have any trouble with other people. plus she can play with other dogs. Please dont take this away from us. it's such a sad decision
Penalise irresponsible dog owners - those with dogs off the leash in roads or those who do not pick up their mess - not the whole lot of us and our well trained dogs who really need the exercise.
There are a lot of medium to large dogs in malta. These need exercise and a walk whilst on the leash does absolutely nothing when it comes to their energy levels. If dogs are allowed to run and play off leash dogs will get tired, meaning they will be less frustrated, less consistent barking, and all in all more behaved dogs.
Dogs need as much exercise as people
We need more spaces for our dogs to run about off leash, more beaches where our dogs can have some fun. And wish that we can take our dogs into shops like other foreign countries.
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This island is already extremely limited in green areas where one could let their dog run freely, and now we're restricting the few decent spots we have left! The only way we seem to be 'progressing' lately seems to be strictly tied down to how much money one will pocket in the long-run, with complete disregard for the common citizen!