Nadur cat café opens, but Gozo SPCA is in crisis
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The first local council cat café in Gozo was officially opened in Nadur last Sunday, in the presence of Parliamentary Secretary for Public Dialogue and Information Dr Chris Said LLD MP, Mr. Steve Goody, Director of Companion Animal Welfare of The Blue Cross, Britain’s Pet Charity, the Mayor of Nadur and members of Nadur Local Council and members of Gozo SPCA. This occasion also marked the official closure of the free pet neutering project in Nadur.
However, since the weekend the tiny Gozo SPCA premises has been inundated with more abandoned animals, as of this Thursday, 21 dogs (mostly large hunting dogs) and 17 kittens are crammed into the animal rescue centre, which is now bursting at the seams.
The cat café, in St. James Street, Nadur incorporates a feeding station and shelter for local street cats. It will provide a focal point for the cats and make it easier for the cats’ carers to monitor their health and keep a check on new cats in the area. The cafe has been jointly funded by Gozo SPCA and Nadur Local Council.
Mayor Miriam Portelli, welcomed the dignitaries and members of the public to the opening ceremony and was pleased to report on the success of the pet neutering project.
Gozo SPCA Centre Manager agreed; 170 cats and 29 dogs have been neutered in Nadur, so preventing countless unwanted puppies and kittens. She thanked the Mayor and officers of the local council for their valuable cooperation which contributed greatly to the success of the project.
Gozo SPCA has worked for the animals and people of Gozo for over 33 years out of cramped accommodation in Victoria and the Centre Manager stressed the enthusiasm the Society has to continue this work into the future. However, she said, this would not be possible unless alternative premises could soon be found.
Dr Said thanked Gozo SPCA for their dedication and hard work and continued by saying that he was hopeful that land for new premises would be found in due course.
The Blue Cross Director of Companion Animal Welfare also praised the work done by the Society and repeated the importance of new premises to enable their vital work to continue. The Blue Cross last year welcomed Gozo SPCA as their third overseas Welfare Associate.
The Mayor of Nadur Miriam Portelli opened the cat cafe by unveiling the commemorative board alongside the feeding station and as if on cue several cats appeared immediately to take advantage of the facilities. The Mayor said that she was proud that Nadur was the first village in Gozo to provide a cat café and that she was sure that other villages would wish to follow suit.
Refreshments for the guests present were provided by Nadur Council.
For information about the project call 99807067 or visit the website www.spca-gozo.org
Further information on The Blue Cross, Britain’s Pet Charity can be found at www.bluecross.org.uk
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