In 2009 5,333 parrots were imported as pets alongside 2237 other birds, 103 mammals and 164 reptiles.
In the same year 482 cats and dogs with a valid passport entered Malta while another 148 had to be quarantined.
These cats and dogs arrived either from EU countries are from other states which issue passports for these animals.
Any comments?
If you wish your comments to be published in our Letters pages please click button below. Please write a contact number and a postal address where you may be contacted.