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Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Authorities say an upstate New York man has stabbed his two pit bulls to death after they attacked him and two other people.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  A state judge has ordered a company in northern New York to stop selling service dogs that its owner claims help people who suffer from seizures by sensing them in advance and signaling for help.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  A litter of nine puppies abandoned on the side of a rural road made their first visit to the veterinarian.   Progress made on who left puppies and mother to die.

Sunday, May 05, 2013  More than one hundred cats and dogs received some basic care today at the Assumption Church on the northside of Syracuse. It was all thanks to the Shamrock Animal Fund as they put on their twelth clinic in two years

Monday, April 29, 2013  The Healthy Pet Clinic opens its doors Sunday, May 5th to pets that have owners with financial limitations who live in Syracuse.

Sunday, April 28, 2013  If you looked around you at Sunday's Chiefs game at NBT Bank Stadium, you might think that we were already into the dog days of summer.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Authorities say a 30-year-old upstate New York man has been charged with animal cruelty after two dead dogs and two emaciated dogs were found on his property.

Sunday, April 14, 2013  Wanderer's Rest Humane Association, in Canastota, offers discounts to income-qualified dog and cat owners

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  A local high school student has come up with a unique way to help veterans

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  The Shamrock Animal Fund lends a hand to make it possible for Bevis the dog to get life saving surgery.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Syracuse man is charged with stabbing his two pit bulls, killing one of them.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  People want their dog to be a friend, not afraid. But sometimes, fear from life at a puppy mill or hoarder's home can grip a dog so tightly it shakes, bites or growls when freed.

Monday, March 04, 2013  A puppy is recovering well that was assisted by the Shamrock Animal Fund on Christmas Eve.  A cooperative effort saved Trixie's life.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Police in Oneida County are investigating an animal cruelty case after two dogs were found dead on railroad tracks in Whitestown.

Monday, February 25, 2013  Deputies say Steven Johnson threatened the life of a deputy who was at the home on an unrelated incident.