Final Healthy Pet Clinic of 2012 will serve 1,000th pet

(Syracuse, NY) - The final Healthy Pet Clinic of the 2012 fall series will likely push the total number of dogs and cats served over the 1,000 mark in just 14 months of operation by the all volunteer service.  

Another 100 plus pets are expected by organizers from the Shamrock Animal Fund and the Central  New York Animal Welfare Coalition.  Volunteer veterinarians from the Syracuse area will be joined by staff and students from the Cornell University Shelter Medicine program is operating eight to ten exam tables.

For $10 the pet receives an exam, vaccinations, flea/tick treatment and other services as providing by the veterinary staff.

The final edition of the series of fall clinics takes place at St. Lucy’s Church at 425 Gifford Street
in Syracuse from 1:00 to 4:00 pm on Sunday November 11th.
These clinics specifically are offered for residents of Syracuse’s south and
near west sides. Pet owners who live outside of the Syracuse city limits cannot
be served.

People are encouraged to arrive early. Owners must bring documentation
of financial need and proof of address.  Income limits are $25,000 per individual or $40,000 for a household. There is a $10 cash fee per
animal.

Owners need to bring past veterinary and vaccination records. Cats
must be in carriers. Dogs must be leashed. Aggressive dogs must be muzzled.
The City of Syracuse will offer dog licensing for an additional fee of
$10 per dog that is fixed and $20 per dog that is not fixed.

Onondaga County is assisting with support on rabies vaccinations and tags.
Information will also be given on low cost spaying and neutering.

Up to eight exam tables will be in operation staffed by
volunteer veterinarians and veterinary technicians from several Central New
York animal hospitals.

You can find more information about the fall Healthy Pet Clinics and past
Clinics by going to Shamrockanimalfund.com or Facebook.com/shamrockanimalfund. Pet owners can call
315-415-8563 with questions or e-mail: info@shamrockanimalfund.com

The Shamrock Animal Fund is a 501c3 not-for-profit started by
CNYCentral
news anchor Matt Mulcahy and his wife Jamie Pomilio-Mulcahy.