A not for profit fund in Central New York providing financial assistance for veterinary costs for animals in need.
2011 Donations
As our first year of operation draws to a close we have assisted with dozens of animals in need. Now we need your help to continue this work. Our suggestion to you: make a donation to the Shamrock Animal Fund in the name of the animal lover in your life. We will send them acknowledgement of your good deed.
That donation will help get the next Jacob the hound surgery to remove a tumor or the next Kozmoe the Maltese the dental work to put an end to life threatening infection.
We have judiciously utilized the funds entrusted to us to help animals and their families gain access to veterinary care that otherwise would be beyond their reach. We have followed one of our founding principles of the triangle of help in leveraging those dollars. The owner must contribute. The veterinary hospital offers a discount or other financial assistance. And, the Shamrock Animal Fund helps pay the bill. read more »
Blackie the Cat helped by Shamrock Animal Fund
ELBRIDGE, NY - The Halloween season is the perfect time to tell the latest success story for the Shamrock Animal Fund as the most recent recipient is a black cat. Blackie's owner Cindy Mark reached out to Jamie Pomilio-Mulcahy and Matt Mulcahy's Shamrock Animal Fund when her kitten stopped eating, stopped moving her bowels and had a seizure.
Cindy lives in Elbridge. During the week of October 11th Mark did not know where to turn for help. Her night job at Welch-Allyn doesn't pay enough to have extra money to care for Blackie after paying her rent and caring for her daughter and herself. "I'm a single mom my finances are tight," said Cindy. "I've heard of the Shamrock Fund from listening to you on t.v." The Shamrock Animal Fund connected Cindy with the Fairmount Animal Hospital which was willing to see the cat and accommodate Cindy's financial needs. read more »
Shamrock Animal Fund joins Canine Classic to benefit Wanderer's Rest Humane Association
The Shamrock Animal Fund and its co-founders Jamie Pomlio-Mulcahy and Matt Mulcahy had a wonderful time and made a collection of new friends, four legged and others, at the Canine Classic in Chittenango.
7 year old Kozmoe the Maltese Poodle mix, assisted by The Shamrock Animal Fund
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CHITTENANGO, NY- 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 »
Alpha Dog: The Shamrock Animal Fund
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 »
Shamrock Animal Fund featured in Central New York magazine. Matt's Morning Memo video about article.
Click here to watch Matt's Morning Memo on Central New York Magazine article about Shamrock Animal Fund.
Central New York magazine features The Shamrock Animal Fund
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 »
Thank you to supporters of The Shamrock Animal Fund
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 »