SYRACUSE -- The spring Healthy Pet Clinic on the north side of Syracuse returns to the campus of Assumption Church at St. Clare's Theatre on N. Salina Street on Sunday, May 20th from 1:00 to 4:00 pm.
The initial Clinic of the 2012 spring season served nearly 70 dogs and cats of residents on Syracuse's north and east sides who were able to demonstrate financial need.
More than 40 volunteers with the Central New York Animal Welfare Coalition, including some of the top veterinarians in the region, ran an efficient operation on a sunny and breezy Sunday afternoon in April. Pet owners were lined up hours before the doors open, but everyone was served.
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For a fee of $10, Veterinarians perform exams, vaccinate for rabies, distemper and other illnesses. They also offer flea and tick preventative, offer various other services and educate pet owners on the importance of regular veterinary care. The CNYSPCA and SANS provide information on low cost spay/neuter opportunities.
The City of Syracuse clerk’s office will be on site to license dogs for an additional fee of $10 for fixed dogs and $20 for dogs not fixed. Cash only accepted.
The Onondaga County Health Department is supporting the Clinics by maintaining records of rabies vaccinations and supplying rabies tags.
Requirements: The clinic is for pet owners who live in the north and east sides of Syracuse with financial need. Pet owners must bring identification, proof of address and financial need. Dogs must be leashed and cats brought in carriers. Dogs that are aggressive must have muzzles. Please bring any current veterinary records. Requested donation for the clinic is $10 per animal cash only.
A third spring clinic is scheduled for St. Clare’s Theatre on Sunday June 24th from 1:00 to 4:00 pm.
Contact for Healthy Pet Clinic details: 415-8563, info@shamrockanimalfund.com, Shamrockanimalfund.com or Facebook.com/shamrockanimalfund.
