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by Dr. Jo Olver
Hurricanes. Thunderstorms. Flash floods. Auto accidents. These are but some examples of unexpected emergencies that are worrisome and stressful for animals and humans alike.
But you can take a lot of the anxiety from these situations with preparation ahead of time. The...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In response to numerous complaints about Dr. Ken Lameta, the veterinarian hired from Samoa by the Dept. of Agriculture to head the animal clinic, Attorney General Talauega Eleasalo Ale recommended to DOA director Filifaatali Mike Fuiava, that Dr. Lameta be terminated, or...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In response to numerous complaints about the local DOA animal clinic’s lack of medication and a US-certified vet, the Alofa Mo Meaola non-profit group is bringing Dr. Melissa Shaw to American Samoa to conduct surgeries and health checks for dogs and cats.
Dr. Shaw, a US...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — As of last week, there was still no medication at the ASG Department of Agriculture Veterinary Clinic. And if that isn’t enough — a notice has been posted, informing all pet owners that as of Oct. 10th, the vet clinic no longer accepts any small pets (i.e. cats and dogs...
![Alofa was hit by a car and a Good Samaritan paid for her treatment. [courtesy photo]](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/Insert%20Alofa.jpg?itok=4HenpKCF "Alofa was hit by a car and a Good Samaritan paid for her treatment. [courtesy photo]")
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — It is national “Be Kind To Animals Week”. It is the oldest commemorative week in US history and the nation’s longest-running humane education campaign, according to American Humane.
“The need for compassion has never been greater," said Dr. Robin Ganzert, president and...