Animal sanctuaries across Malta are struggling to continue on their mission after health directives related to the COVID-19 pandemic in Malta came into effect. With certain sanctuaries closing their doors to visitors to prevent further spread of the virus, and others forced to shut down the charity shops that helped maintain the venture, local animal sanctuaries have hit a wall.

The Association for Abandoned Animals is one organisation facing difficulty, and reports that there are days where no donations are made.

A noticeable decline in donations has also negatively impacted local animal sanctuaries, with several reporting whole days without receiving any. Volunteers across several organisations have confirmed that the animals held in their establishments will continue to be their priority even if a national lockdown were to be put in place. Noah's Ark Dog Sanctuary Volunteers wrote in a Facebook comment: "..we will find a way to safeguard our dogs. Maybe we volunteers finally get our dream come true and get to spend our days and nights at the sanctuary surrounded by them."

Every little donation counts for these local organisations. Should you be able to offer some assistance, you'll be making a big difference to the situation. 

You can offer these organisations your assistance here:

For the Association for Abandoned Animals, click here.
For the Island Sanctuary, click here.
For the Tomasina Cat Sanctuary, click here.
For the Noah's Ark Sanctuary, click here.

Every little bit counts!