SUGAR MILL VETERINARY CENTER - Key Persons

Dr. Jung completed her undergraduate studies at Boston University. She has an M.A. in cultural anthropology and a Certificate in African Studies from Columbia University. Her doctorate in veterinary medicine was completed at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Jung moved to St. Croix in 2004 with a passion for putting an end to pet overpopulation enhanced by her prior work experience at the ASPCA, The Humane Society of New York, and Bide-A-Wee animal shelters. She was employed as Associate Veterinarian at Island Animal Clinic from November 2004-November 2006. After that, she created an onsite Low-Cost Spay/Neuter program in December 2006 at the St. Croix Animal Welfare Center and successfully spayed/neutered close to 3,000 animals in less than two years, operating twice weekly. Eventually, Dr. Jung took on the position of part-time Staff Veterinarian and part-time Executive Director at the St. Croix Animal Welfare Center from November 2007 through October 2008.

Solja Boy was adopted by Dr. Jung to live at the Sugar Mill Veterinary Center. Slow and steady progress proved successful! For a year he used a cart (wheelchair) for support, which allowed him to slowly regain strength in his back legs. In 2009, after careful thought and study about the painful elbow in his left front leg, the decision was made to amputate. Solja was happy and pain free! He agreed to take the roll of ‘Resident Guard Dog' and spent his days patrolling the Mill's grounds. We estimate that Solja was around 12 years old at the time of his passing. He is survived by his best friends, resident Sugar Mill dogs, Lester and Agnes. He will be missed dearly by all who knew him, especially the staff at SMVC. He was a beloved staff member, guard dog… and friend. Solja is buried on the grounds of SMVC by Soldier's Park, the dog park named for him.