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7 gozotoday | FRIDAY • 24 DECEMBER 2025 NEWS Bethlehem f'Ghajnsielem - 2025 JANUARY 2026 Thursday, 1 January 3.00pm - 7.00pm . Friday, 2 January 3.00pm - 7.00pm Sunday, 4 January 2.00pm - 7.00pm (Adoration of the Magi) DECEMBER 2025 Wednesday, 17 December 9.30am - 12.00pm (school students' edition) Saturday, 20 December 4.00pm - 7.30pm Sunday, 21 December 3.00pm - 7.00pm Thursday, 25 December 4.00pm - 7.00pm Friday, 26 December 2.30pm - 7.00pm Saturday, 27 December 4.00pm - 7.30pm Sunday, 28 December 3.00pm - 7.00pm Sunday, 14 December 2.30pm - 7.00pm For more information visit our facebook page or call Għajnsielem Local Council on 21561515 /bethlehem.ghajnsielem THE GSPCA in Gozo is on course to achieve a record num- ber of animal rehomings by the end of 2025, marking a milestone in its 49th year of operation. The animal welfare organisa- tion said it expects to have re- homed around 225 animals by year's end, the highest annual total in its history. The fig- ure includes approximately 65 dogs and 160 cats. SPCA Gozo officials high- lighted the rehoming of large- breed dogs as a particularly significant achievement, not- ing that such animals often face greater challenges in find- ing permanent homes due to space, cost, and handling re- quirements. The projected record reflects sustained adoption efforts, in- creased public awareness, and continued community support for animal welfare on the is- land. Since its establishment nearly five decades ago, SPCA Gozo has played a central role in rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming abandoned and ne- glected animals. If confirmed, the 2025 figures would represent a landmark year for the organisation and underscore growing engage- ment with animal adoption in Gozo. GSPCA rehomed 225 animals in 2025 SPCA Gozo officials highlighted the rehoming of large-breed dogs as a particularly significant achievement, noting that such animals often face greater challenges in finding permanent homes due to space, cost, and handling requirements.