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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

Friday, May 03, 2013  Five young kittens are recovering after being found in a tied up plastic bag on a rural road in Madison County.

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

Monday, April 01, 2013  It's opening day for trout and salmon fishing in New York.

Friday, March 29, 2013  Two residents in the Town of Cortlandville are arrested for animal abuse.

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

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, February 27, 2013  Authorities say they've charged a woman with animal cruelty after seizing about 100 live cats and finding more than 67 dead ones at her rural upstate New York home.

Monday, February 18, 2013  Fire officials are investigating a blaze that killed thousands of chickens at a Hudson Valley farm.

Saturday, January 26, 2013  The Syracuse men’s basketball team takes their perfect Big East record on the road to Philadelphia to face a feisty Villanova Wildcats team who is fresh off a victory over then-number 5 Louisville.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  Authorities say they've seized about 100 live cats from a rural upstate New York home where more than 60 felines were found dead.

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

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  Authorities say more than two dozen cats and dogs have died in a fire at a dog breeder's home in western New York.

Monday, November 05, 2012  The obesity epidemic isn't just affecting families, it's impacting our pets as well. The extra pounds could be taking a big toll on your pet. More than half of cats and dogs are overweight.