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It’s Be Kind to Animals Week American Samoa — May 6- 12

Alofa was hit by a car and a Good Samaritan paid for her treatment. [courtesy photo]
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All things bright and beautiful, All creatures great and small, All things wise and wonderful: The Lord God made them all. — From Hymns for Little Children, by Cecil Frances Humphreys Alexander.

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 CEO of American Humane. "I hope every American will join us in celebrating 'Be Kind to Animals Week' and making a difference for all the creatures of the Earth — not just during these several days, but all year round."

To celebrate "Be Kind to Animals Week," follow American Humane on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and learn how you can support work to help animals by visiting: www.AmericanHumane.org/BeKindToAnimalsWeek.

Locally, the ASG veterinary clinic continues to work with animals to protect and improve their lives. They ask that we take a few minutes to do something kind for the animals in our care. 

In this photo, Alofa was hit by a car and a Good Samaritan paid for her treatment.

Unfortunately, one of her legs could not be saved, and had to be amputated. However, that does not slow her down one bit! She is just as fast as any dog with four legs. 

Alofa is a 4-5 month old spayed female dog. She received vaccinations, deworming and flea/tick treatment.  She would make an excellent guard dog. 

She is available at the Department of Agriculture Veterinary Clinic in Tafuna.  Call 699-9445 for more information.