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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

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.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  The company, based in Deerfield, Ill., said Thursday that most of its roughly 370 in-store Take Care Clinics now will diagnose, treat and monitor patients with some chronic conditions that are typically handled by doctors.

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

Friday, March 08, 2013  Something will happen in the wee hours of this coming Sunday morning that will send many of us into a groggy, moody mess come Monday. Daylight Saving Time begins.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  In a yearlong study, people were offered a chance to win or lose $20 a month if they met certain diet goals.

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

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  A pianist trains himself to play again after losing three fingers in a tragic accident.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  Just because we're heading into the winter months it shouldn't keep the risk of skin cancer off your mind. It's the most common cancer in the U.S. and one in five Americans will develop it in the course of a lifetime.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  A veterinary clinic in Kentucky is collecting care packages for a group of soldiers in Afghanistan that often gets nothing in exchange for its unique service to our country: the canine corp.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  Doctors are seeing an alarming rise in the number of Type 1 diabetes cases across the nation. Doctors have some theories but they don't know exactly what is behind the spike.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  You might find aromatherapy at the spa or to make your home smell good, but could it help cure kids' pain?

Sunday, November 11, 2012  After just 14 months, the Shamrock Animal Fund and the Central New York Animal Welfare Coalition served their 1,000th pet at the Healthy Pet Clinic on Sunday.

Monday, November 05, 2012  The Healthy Pet Clinic in Syracuse will likely serve its 1000th dog or cat this coming weekend.

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.