President Anastasiades concludes his term without having resolved the issue of animal welfare, the Cyprus Society for the Protection of Cruelty to Animals says.
In a letter to the President and the Ministers of Agriculture and Interior, the Society notes that animal welfare laws are “violated on a daily basis not only by citizens but also by state agencies such as the veterinary services, the police and local authorities”.
“The issue is severe and exposes us as a society while creating repercussions in public health,” the Society adds.
In its letter, the organisation says that the state’s attitude toward animal lovers “who strive under adverse conditions and at a personal cost to help animals” is “discouraging.”
“You are leaving, we will stay and continue our struggle”, the letter concludes.
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