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Friday, May 10, 2013  Authorities have charged four adults after police found six children living in squalid conditions in a rural upstate New York home.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  A Jamesville family is planning a July wedding for two dogs who have found happiness in each other.

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 01, 2013  The Rosamond Gifford Zoo has week full of activities planned for children and families to enjoy during spring break.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  Two Seneca County men are accused of killing cats with a rifle.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Champ continues to recover from leg amputation surgery and is the happiest he's been since arriving at a local animal shelter.

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.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Champ, the stray dog that was shot in Cortland County, has made it through leg amputation surgery at the Groton City Animal Hospital.

Sunday, March 03, 2013  Wayne County-based outreach covers six NY counties

Friday, March 01, 2013  The owners of Champ, an injured dog found in Homer, have been arrested for torturing and injuring animals.

Monday, February 25, 2013  A Dundee man was arrested for allegedly having sexual contact with a farm animal on private property in Yates County on Saturday.

Friday, February 15, 2013  Med-Sol Research Clinic in Florida is testing a new drug which uses toxins from the pufferfish to eliminate pain.

Sunday, February 03, 2013  Authorities say they found 60 small dogs in a Lockport house in upstate New York and the homeowner has been charged with a town violation of harboring animals.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  Some tips to keep in mind when your taking care of your pets in the winter.

Sunday, December 09, 2012  For his 8th birthday party, Parker Vavra decided to to send his friends invitations with a special request. Instead of asking for presents, Parker asked his friends to donate the money they could have used for his presents to animals in need.