Meet the Team
Meet the Team
We’re delighted that three local members of staff are working for Dogs Trust in Malta.
Sarah De Cesare, Campaigns Manager
1. What made you join the Malta project?
The choice was a very exciting one that was inspired by my passion for animal welfare. I feel so positive and am looking forward to the contribution I can make towards this exciting project.
2. What are you hoping to achieve?
Though we would all love miracles, I have come onboard with no expectations of swift change overnight.
I’m hoping the efforts we make over a period of time will come together eventually, making a significant change to the stray population, together with the education about responsible dog ownership to young and old alike.
3. What’s your favourite animal?
I have no particular favourite, though I am partial to the stay-at-home pets such as my dogs and cats. It’s always great to come home to warm cuddles from them!
4. Tell us a secret!
I’m an adrenaline junkie! Unfortunately we don’t have skydiving and bungee jumping but these are the things that I’d throw myself into if I had the opportunity. Instead, I get my heart racing by playing squash – the next best thing!
5. Have you ever been bitten by an animal?
A few, mostly by feral cats and wild dogs who have felt threatened while I was trying to rescue them. It’s important to keep safe with these animals, and I’ve now taken a safer route in rescuing where possible.
6. Why is Malta great?
Malta is a very special island. Its community is close-knit, and one where all combine efforts for the greater good of the country.
The people are inviting and the island boasts a great amount of wonderful sites. Its history is a very exciting one, much of which reflects in the structures and as well as traditions. Malta has something to offer to everyone!
Moira Delia, Education Officer
1. What made you join the Malta Project?
I’m familiar with talks in schools and love being in touch with children whilst spreading the right information about owning a pet! After my training with Dogs Trust I have learnt that its more than just a talk, it’s a workshop, where I will be interacting with children making it fun and educational at the same time!
2. What do you hope to achieve?
I’m hoping that with the help of the workshops I will be doing, children will grow into responsible dog owners
3. What is your favourite animal?
That’s a very difficult question .I’ve saved and rehomed lots of animals including horses. I have been in touch with the wild life too…which is so beautiful.
So if its a wild animal, the tiger and the zebra are my favourite. With regards domestic animals a dog is always man’s best friend. In my case my dog Nina is also my cats best friend too!
4. Tell us a Secret
I’m scared of snakes
5. Have you ever been bitten by an animal?
Yes since I help in rescuing animals I’ve been bitten by a dog, cat and a bird but it hasn’t stopped me from saving more.
6. What makes Malta great?
Malta is a beautiful country with plenty to offer. It has a great deal of culture as well as offers plenty of entertainment for the young and young at heart!
Ian Cuschieri, Campaigns Officer
1. What made you join the Malta Project?
I Joined this project because this project goes against animal cruelty. Dogs Trust promotes neutering and neutering is the best way to reduce the number of stray dogs in Malta that are being killed each year. Besides this, neutering is one of the best ways to keep a healthy dog.
2. What do you hope to achieve?
As I said before, in the next few years I want to see less stray dogs, less cruelty and we will meet more responsible owners. In my job I have the chance to educate people and I believe education is the first step to starting to reduce animal cruelty.
3. Tell us a Secret
Once I think a ghost came in my bed when I was sleeping in the UK!
4. What is your favourite animal?
I love all animals but definitely, dogs are my favourite animals.
5. Have you ever been bitten by an animal?
I have never been bitten by an animal but if this happens they still remain my best friends and this does not scare me or stop me from loving animals.
6. Why is Malta Great?
Malta is a small island surrounded by sea and amazing history.
