Animals Fiji

Animals Fiji Animals Fiji are leading the fight for animal welfare & veterinary care in Fiji Animals Fiji provides basic treatment for pets, livestock, and wildlife.
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Animals Fiji is a registered Fiji and U.S. 501(c)(3) charity with a focus on animal welfare. Animals Fiji are leading the fight for animal welfare & veterinary care in Fiji

Our mission is to improve the welfare of all animals - domesticated & wildlife - resulting in better lives for both the animals and humans of Fiji, while helping to build a society without animal cruelty. Our goal is to reduce

the epidemic of stray dog and cat populations that plague villages, towns and rural areas, through de-sexing (spay/neuter) programs. Animals Fiji ensures animal services and education are available to people throughout Fiji. Animals Fiji was established in 2011 and have been in operation for over ten years. There are four permanent clinics based in the Western and Northern Divisions of Fiji; in Nadi, Lautoka, Savusavu, and Labasa (serving a human population of over 600,000). The Nadi clinic also has a shelter which takes in stray, injured or abused animals, who are then treated and re-homed. In addition to the permanent locations, Animals Fiji performs outreach to communities in Fiji that lack access to veterinary and animal welfare services. Animals Fiji is funded exclusively through donations and subsidised treatment fees, with no financial assistance from the Fijian government. FIJI: Animals Fiji (operated by West Charity Trust Society), Fiji Charity Reg. # 889 / TIN # 60-34707-0-3. USA: Animals Fiji – USA, 501 (c)(3) registration, EIN # 81-5449045. AUSTRALIA: Animals Fiji, NSW Charitable Fundraising Authority, CFN/22572.

Important Update for Our North ClientsBula Re, Bula Si’a & Bula Vina’a North Vuvale!We’d like to let you know that for t...
17/07/2025

Important Update for Our North Clients

Bula Re, Bula Si’a & Bula Vina’a North Vuvale!

We’d like to let you know that for the rest of this month and all of next month, we will have only one vet working in our North Clinics, which include both Labasa and Savusavu.

Why is this happening?
Our wonderful vets, who works so hard every day to care for animals, will be taking a well-deserved study break from 16th July to 30th July. While they are away, some of our services might be delayed or unavailable for a short time. If your pet needs any specific treatment or surgery, we kindly ask you to book your appointment in advance.

Desexing Bookings (Spay/Neuter):

You can still book for every Friday, as our vet will be at the Labasa Clinic.

Coming up vet will also be in Labasa from 24th to 26th July.

To help avoid long waiting times, please book ahead:
Labasa Clinic: 9986250
Savusavu Clinic: 9986253

We’re very sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. We deeply appreciate your patience and support while our vet takes this important time to study and recharge.

Please feel free to call us if you have any questions or need help with bookings.

Vinaka vakalevu.

This photo shows a tiny cardboard box holding a litter of newborn puppies — their eyes still closed, bodies curled close...
16/07/2025

This photo shows a tiny cardboard box holding a litter of newborn puppies — their eyes still closed, bodies curled close for warmth and comfort. Most have soft sandy or brown coats, and one little one shines with sleek black fur. They look so fragile and vulnerable, and it’s hard not to worry about where their mother is, if she is safe, and why they were left alone in the cold dark at our Nadi clinic door.

Please, don’t leave animals outside any of our clinics' gates/doors when we’re closed. We have no surrender fees, because we want to help both you and these precious lives. When puppies and kittens are left alone after hours, they can die in the dark, or wander off scared and hungry — and sometimes we never even know they were here.

Check our clinics opening hours: https://www.animalsfiji.org/contact-us/locations-clinic-times

Please bring animals during these hours so we can keep them safe and give them a real chance at life.

If you want to prevent more helpless babies like these, please do the responsible thing: desex your pets. And if you’ve surrendered a litter to us, don’t forget their mother. She needs to be desexed too — otherwise, this heartbreaking cycle will just continue.

If you need financial help to desex your pet, just ask. We’ll work with you. No animal deserves to be left alone and forgotten. Together, we can make a difference.

Thank you for caring — and for doing your part to give animals the lives they deserve.

https://www.animalsfiji.org/

A Midnight Visitor in Need of HelpA stray cat had quietly become part of an elderly couple’s life. Though he never “offi...
15/07/2025

A Midnight Visitor in Need of Help

A stray cat had quietly become part of an elderly couple’s life. Though he never “officially” belonged to them, he visited their home every evening for a meal, a warm spot to rest, and a little affection. Each night, he’d curl up beside them and sleep peacefully until morning before heading off on his own again.

Recently, the couple noticed he was having persistent diarrhea. Then one night, things took a serious turn: he suffered a re**al prolapse — a painful condition where part of the re**um protrudes from the body. The couple rushed him to us the next day.

Our veterinary team performed emergency surgery (a rectopexy) to carefully reposition his re**um. Initially, he began to recover. But a few days later, the prolapse reoccurred.

Despite eating well, his condition raised serious concerns. Further evaluation led us to suspect underlying issues, such as FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus) or FeLV (Feline Leukemia Virus), both of which compromise the immune system and make recovery from major health events much harder. Given that he was a stray, managing such a condition — including regular medication and monitoring — would have been extremely difficult.

We discussed the situation thoroughly with the couple, who showed great compassion and concern for the cat’s wellbeing. With heavy hearts, they made the humane decision to prevent further suffering by choosing euthanasia.

This gentle soul may never have had a collar or a microchip, but he had something far more meaningful: a family who cared deeply, even if only for a chapter of his life.

This story is a tender reminder that love doesn't always come with ownership — sometimes, it's just opening your heart and home, even temporarily. Acts of compassion, no matter how small, leave a lasting impact.

If you're touched by stories like this, please consider donating, volunteering, or adopting. You can make a difference — one life, one story, one midnight visitor at a time.





These are our current shelter animals they are all rescued or surrendered, brought to us in need of love, and now are wa...
15/07/2025

These are our current shelter animals they are all rescued or surrendered, brought to us in need of love, and now are waiting for their fur-ever family.🏡

Each animal featured in this album have been through our adoption ready process where they are:
✅Desexed
✅Dewormed
✅Deflead
✅Vaccinated

For more information on how you can adopt please call us on:
993-6647 or 998-2026 ☎️
Or visit: https://www.animalsfiji.org/how-you-can-help/adopt 💻

Animals Fiji is a registered charity & USA 501(c)3 registered charity that provides veterinary services, shelter services, and animal welfare services in the Western and Northern Divisions of Fiji. We rely solely on donations to operate. Each animal adopted from us is a rescue with their own individual story!💚🐱🐶🐾

Help how you can by visiting: https://www.animalsfiji.org/get-involved/donate 💻 for more information.

Here are all our shelter animals that have found their furever homes!
15/07/2025

Here are all our shelter animals that have found their furever homes!

Think Before You Buy: How Dog Selling Fuels Fiji’s Stray CrisisEvery day, thousands of dogs roam Fiji’s streets — hungry...
09/07/2025

Think Before You Buy: How Dog Selling Fuels Fiji’s Stray Crisis

Every day, thousands of dogs roam Fiji’s streets — hungry, sick, injured, and homeless. Yet people keep buying puppies from backyard breeders and sellers, adding to the problem.

The reality is:

Every puppy sold means one shelter dog is left behind.

Most breeding in Fiji is unregulated, with no health checks, no desexing, and dangerous inbreeding.

In**ed puppies often suffer lifelong health problems — or are abandoned when vet bills get too high.

We see the consequences of this every day — like Queenie.

One morning, our team arrived to find a large, quiet French Mastiff tied to our clinic sign. No note, no food — just a chain around her neck and patches of missing fur. We named her Queenie.

She had clearly been used for years as a breeding dog, then discarded when her health declined. She was underweight, suffering from a skin condition, and tested positive for heartworm — a potentially fatal disease.

But Queenie’s story didn’t end there. With weeks of medical treatment and care, she began to heal. Her fur grew back, she gained strength, and her spark returned.

Today, Queenie lives in a loving home with her human mum and her little sister and best friend, Bow. They’re treated like the royalty they are. Queenie reminds us what’s possible when dogs are treated with care — not as disposable breeding machines.

Adopt, don’t shop.
By choosing adoption, you save a life and help break the cycle of overpopulation and suffering.

Contact Animals Fiji to adopt or support our work:
🌐 http://www.animalsfiji.org
📞 Savusavu: 998-6253 | Labasa: 998-6250 | Lautoka: 998-2026 | Nadi: 993-6647

Let’s give every dog the chance at the life they deserve.

08/07/2025

Ever Wondered What Goes On Behind the Scenes at Animals Fiji?
It’s not all cuddles and wagging tails (though there’s plenty of that too). Here’s a little peek into what a day at the shelter really looks like.

Our team is up bright and early—while most of Fiji is still snoozing, we’re already getting breakfast ready for dozens of hungry bellies. Dogs are barking excitedly, cats are meowing for attention, and everyone wants to be first in line.

After mealtime, it’s cleaning time. Beds are fluffed, kennels are scrubbed, and fresh water is poured. We make sure every animal has a clean, safe, and comfy space to rest and recover.

Then comes the medical care. Our vet team is busy with check-ups, vaccinations, and surgeries like spaying and neutering. Some days we treat injuries from rescues; other days we prep pets for adoption. Every single one matters.

And in between all that? There’s playtime, walks, snuggles, and lots of talking to animals like they’re our best friends (because, let’s be honest, they are).

It’s busy, messy, sometimes heartbreaking—but always filled with love.

If you’ve ever supported us—thank you. You’re part of this too.

Want to help make a difference?

Adopt : https://www.animalsfiji.org/get-involved/adopt/puppies-dogs a rescue pet into your home

Foster : https://www.animalsfiji.org/get-involved/foster an animal in need

Donate: https://www.animalsfiji.org/get-involved/donate to support our daily operations

Volunteer: https://www.animalsfiji.org/get-involved/volunteer your time and skills

Or simply share this post to help us reach more kind-hearted people

Every small action creates big change. Let's continue building a better future for Fiji’s animals—together.

LIMONA’S STORY: FROM PAIN TO HEALINGDuring our regular Lautoka clinic days at Lautoka Club, our veterinary team heard a ...
03/07/2025

LIMONA’S STORY: FROM PAIN TO HEALING

During our regular Lautoka clinic days at Lautoka Club, our veterinary team heard a commotion nearby. What we found broke our hearts.

A group of boys—early teens and a child around 6 to 8 years playing when they cruelly threw a fishing spear at a dog. The spear pierced her back. She ran, terrified and wounded, with the boys chasing after her—not to help, but to retrieve their spear.

We found her cornered in the mangroves—panicked, in pain, and completely alone.

Our team acted quickly. To avoid causing further trauma, we transported her to our Nadi Clinic with the spear still embedded. We named her Limona.

Limona had no microchip, no collar, and no one came forward for her. She’s likely a community or free-roaming dog—one of many that suffer silently every day.

The good news? Her wound has healed and seemingly so has her heart. There’s still some underlying fibrosis, and pressure sores on her elbows and hips from prolonged lying down in pain. Her skin shows signs of sunburn and insect bites—but every day, she’s getting stronger.

Her trust was steady and although she is shy she is extremely loving with our team and great with other dogs in our shelter dog pen.

Limona is now safe at our Animals Fiji Nadi Shelter. But she needs a forever home to care, love, and provide safety for the rest of her life.

Want to help Limona heal?
Adopt: If you can adopt Adopt: https://www.animalsfiji.org/get-involved/adopt
Donate - if you can donate : https://www.animalsfiji.org/get-involved/donate

Your donation can help cover her recovery, nourishment, and rehabilitation. Every dollar helps us care for dogs like Limona—who’ve experienced unthinkable pain and still choose to trust again.

Let’s show Limona that humans can be kind too.

For more info on what Animals Fiji does: www.animalsfiji.org

Ben, one of our most committed volunteers in Savusavu, was helping us desex and treat animals that had been dumped or ne...
20/06/2025

Ben, one of our most committed volunteers in Savusavu, was helping us desex and treat animals that had been dumped or neglected.

Ben never asked for thanks. He simply showed up — again and again — for animals who had no one else.

Today, we’re sharing this again to honour Ben, who has sadly passed. His kindness, his quiet strength, and his deep care for animal welfare left a mark that won’t be forgotten.

If you’re in a position to help, please consider donating so we can continue the work Ben believed in so deeply.
www.animalsfiji.org/donate

Thank you, Ben. We’ll keep going, just like you always did.

We’re incredibly proud to share that our very own Dr. Ash*tosh was invited to present at the Pacific Dog Detector Progr...
18/06/2025

We’re incredibly proud to share that our very own Dr. Ash*tosh was invited to present at the Pacific Dog Detector Program (PDDP), attended by representatives from across the Pacific. With support from the New Zealand Government — who sponsor and supply the detector dogs — this program plays a key role in regional biosecurity and canine welfare.

Dr. Ash*tosh presented on the importance of healthcare and general wellbeing for dogs, reminding everyone that protecting animals is not just a responsibility — it’s a shared commitment.

As a team, we are thankful and thrilled to be part of this important work. We are truly blessed to collaborate with people who are just as passionate about protecting and fighting for animal welfare as we are.

If you believe in the work we do and feel proud of how far we’ve come, please share this post. Help us spread the message and continue building a community that stands up for animals across the Pacific.

Www.animalsfiji.org

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Nadi

Opening Hours

Monday 08:30 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:30 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:30 - 17:00
Thursday 08:30 - 17:00
Friday 08:30 - 17:30
Saturday 08:30 - 12:30

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+6799936647

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