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Wednesday, February 27, 2013  The animal fund co-founded by CNYCentral news anchor Matt Mulcahy is honoring three dedicated veterinarians at the upcoming Shamrock's Celebration fundraiser.

Monday, October 08, 2012  The Healthy Pet Clinic returns to St. Lucy's Church this Sunday in the same neighborhood where a starving pit bull was found last week.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  Healthy Pet Clinics return for a second year this fall at St. Lucy's Church in Syracuse.  The Clinics offer low cost veterinary care for the pets of needy Syracuse residents.

Monday, May 14, 2012  The spring Healthy Pet Clinics resume this Sunday on Syracuse's north side.  The all volunteer effort is targeting pet owners on the north and east sides of Syracuse.

Monday, March 26, 2012  The Shamrock Animal Fund is thanking supporters for a highly successful fundraising event.

Wednesday, January 04, 2012  The lack of chemicals used in organic production has created a challenge for farmers in caring for their animals: Few veterinarians are trained to treat livestock without antibiotics or other modern drugs.

Tuesday, September 13, 2011  First of it's kind Healthy Pet Clinic in Syracuse helped needy pet owners in one of the most challenged neighborhoods in the city.  Central New York veterinarians and vets and students from Cornell University's acclaimed veterinary college volunteered their services.

Tuesday, April 05, 2011  Veterinarians from the Equine Hospital at Cornell University are investigating two confirmed cases of Equine Herpesvirus 1 in New York State.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011  Matt's Memo: Matt Mulcahy blogs about the success of Shamrock's Celebration to benefit the Shamrock Animal Fund.

Thursday, February 10, 2011  You can hear the exaggerated panting caused by an abnormality in his trachea, a residual effect of a bullet piercing Brownie's throat on the Sunday before Thanksgiving.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010  An update on the story of a blind, abandoned kitten who was found outside of a veterinary office in Cayuga County one week ago.