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Friday, March 01, 2013  As we honor Women's History Month, you will likely hear a lot this month about women who have had an impact on our community.

Monday, January 07, 2013  It appears Oneida County will remain without a humane officer despite several attempts by animal advocates to get one.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  The Priscilla Mahar Animal Welfare Foundation will take the ice between periods at the Syracuse Crunch hockey game Friday night to make another $10,000 in donations to a dozen CNY animal rescues and welfares.

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.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  The Priscilla Mahar Animal Welfare Foundation put big smiles on the faces of ten central NY animal welfares and rescues on Monday, donating $1,000 to each.

Friday, November 16, 2012  A 12-year-old girl from Wichita, Kansas is taking on a problem plaguing animal shelters across the country.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  A puppy, found with it's legs sawed off by an abuser, gets fitted for a prosthetic limb.

Thursday, August 09, 2012  Fewer U.S. families have pets than five years ago and many of them have been turned over to animal shelters.

Friday, July 06, 2012  State Police in Pulaski investigated a report of malnourished horses at 100 Paye Road in the Town of Sandy Creek on June 22.

Monday, July 02, 2012  Tattoos are an ancient art form but that permanent ink isn't so permanent for people who end up rethinking their ink.

Monday, June 25, 2012  A nationwide clinical trial is testing a minimally invasive procedure to help fight high blood pressure. It’s called Renal Denervation.

Saturday, May 12, 2012  Funds raised by both will go back to community service

Friday, April 27, 2012  A cat rescued from an Oklahoma meth lab that later tested positive for the drug is on the road to recovery.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012  The two surviving dogs in a horrific case of animal abuse in Utica, are starting to recover and gain weight.

Friday, April 13, 2012  Town officials say a property was condemned in Conquest, where 10 horses were found living in horrendous conditions.