The Shamrock Animal Fund

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 Kozmoe the 7 year old Malta-poo wags his tail and begs for treats from the seniors who live in a Chittenango apartment complex. The residents call him their mascot. "He means everything," said Kozmoe's owner Caroline Niles. "He's a kid. He's our kid."

In June, Kozmoe wasn't feeling well. Caroline and David Niles noticed he wasn't eating or drinking. They knew he needed to visit the veterinarian, but they didn't have the money to pay for any extensive treatment. Caroline heard about the Shamrock Animal Fund on television, in the newspaper and from a friend. She contacted Shamrock Animal Fund president Jamie Pomilio-Mulcahy and asked for help.  read more »

ITHACA -- In the shadow of the towering Cornell University Animal Hospital the white coat of an eight year old American Eskimo dog stands out as she wanders through the summer grass. Curiosity has Pookie sniffing every corner, every inch. She is active and engaged. Her ailments are no longer obvious.

Moments later a breeze blows through pine trees surrounding a memorial park bench where Colleen Boord cradles her beloved Pookie and recalls the difficult nine months prior. "I'm so glad for the Shamrock Animal Fund," said Colleen Boord. "If it wasn't for the Shamrock Animal Fund, I wouldn't have been able to come down here and get her taken care of because I didn't have the money."  read more »

The talented staff of the Central New York Magazine assembled a wonderful article about the work being done at the Cornell Veterinary Hospital in Ithaca. The cover features a dog with an ice pack on his head under the headline "Fido's Really Sick: Cornell's Noah's Ark for Animals".   One of the three Fido's featured in the issue is our own poodle Shamrock.  read more »

It has been heartwarming to continue to receive donations to The Shamrock Animal Fund even several weeks after our Shamrock's Celebration 2010 on March 20th.  The donations are certainly welcome and emphasize an important point.

The fundraising efforts for The Shamrock Animal Fund are ongoing. Any time of year is the right time to send a donation to benefit the veterinary care of animals in need.  Some people make such donations in the name of a pet that is or was close to them. Others send donations to show support for the effort being put forth to benefit animals.

The Shamrock Animal Fund thanks all of our supporters whether the gifts are large or small.  The best way to donate is send a check payable to:  The Shamrock Animal Fund,   7815 Karakul Lane, Fayetteville, NY 13066.  read more »

Glasses clinked, animal lovers laughed and chatted and supporters of the Shamrock Animal Fund buzzed about the delicious heaping mashed potatoes served in martini glasses at the inaugural Shamrock's Celebration in Syracuse's Armory Square. A group of 115 people shared stories of their pets, caught up with friends and made new ones.  By the end of the night a little over $12,000 had been raised to benefit the care of animals in need.

The exposed brick and beams of PJ's Pub and Grill provided a wonderful environment for the casual affair that also featured carved turkey and corned beef sandwiches and an abundance of beer, wine and soda.  The silent auction included restaurant gift certificates, Huephoria wine glasses, pet related items, Syracuse University sports DVD's, Fleet Feet gift certificates, a Metro Matress gift certificate, works of art, backstage concert passes, a Shamrock decorative lamp and other generous donations from the Central New York Community.  read more »