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Tuesday, May 14, 2013  A litter of nine puppies abandoned on the side of a rural road made their first visit to the veterinarian.   Progress made on who left puppies and mother to die.

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

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

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

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

Monday, December 17, 2012  The advancements over the years in stem cell research is not only helping cure humans, but our furry family friends. Veterinarian Dr. Ronald Anders is performing stem cell treatments to help pets recover.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  A new laser treatment is helping sick and wounded pets heal faster and with less pain. The "K-Laser" bombards cells with energy, helping them heal three times faster.

Monday, November 12, 2012  Two local organizations team up to lend a paw to the pets affected by Super Storm Sandy. Wanderers' Rest and the Second Chance Thrift Shoppe are collecting pet supplies to help our furry friends on Long Island.

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.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  Manlius based veterinarian, Dr. John Shokoff, is the only vet in Central New York who will make house calls for any kind of appointment.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012  Halloween is scary enough, but for your pets all that candy can be downright dangerous.

Thursday, August 02, 2012  Canine Carnival 2012 is on the way with even more animals and fun things to do including a live concert. The date is Saturday August 4th from 10am – 4pm at a new location, Long Branch Park in Liverpool.

Monday, July 02, 2012  Fireworks have created a crisis for a Syracuse area animal shelter as dogs get so scared, they run away from the noise.

Monday, June 18, 2012  The final Healthy Pet Clinic of the spring/summer is this Sunday afternoon on the Assumption Church campus on Syracuse's northside. So far the Clinics have served more than 500 pets in the past year.

Monday, June 04, 2012  Many people think we can't get sick from our pets, but new studies are showing that people can actually contract some pretty dangerous infections from pet food. Simply feeding your pet in your kitchen could put you or your family at risk.