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Next Healthy Pet Clinic: Sunday, November 13th
The next Healthy Pet Clinic is Sunday November, 13th from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at St. Lucy's Church Auditorium/Gymnasium on 425 Gifford Street in Syracuse. The clinic is for pet owners with financial need who live in Syracuse's south and near west side neighborhoods. There is a $10 cash donation per animal requested.
This is the third clinic offered this fall to serve pets who have owners with financial limitations in Syracuse's south and near west side neighborhoods. It is sponsored by the Central New York Animal Welfare Coalition and the Shamrock Animal Fund.
The first two Healthy Pet Clinics in September and October served some 170 dogs and cats from approximately more than 100 households. In October time limitations required some 30 animals to be turned away. It is recommended that pet owners arrive early.
Requirements
The Clinic requires pet owners bring identification, proof of address and a means of verifying financial need. Participants must reside in Syracuse's south and near west side neighborhoods. Dogs must be leashed and muzzled (if aggressive) and cats brought in carriers. A donation of $10 per animal is requested.
The clinics provide veterinary exams and critical vaccinations to dogs and cats. In addition, veterinarians may offer flea and tick preventative, educational materials and determine eligibility for free or low cost spay or neuter.
Volunteer Effort
The Clinic is the result of nearly a year of planning by numerous animal welfare groups aided by the Shamrock Animal Fund. Cornell University's Veterinary Hospital staff and students are assisting with the Clinics alongside volunteer veterinarians from the Central New York region.
Questions: call 415-8563 or e-mail info@shamrockanimalfund.com
Facebook.com/shamrockanimalfund.
Click here for stories of initial clinic in September and previous coverage from other media.
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why not for other areas of syracuse, some of us are low income in other parts of syracuse
This is a common question, thank you for asking. This is a first of its kind effort in Syracuse that has relied on donated supplies and volunteers. We chose to focus on one of the neediest neighborhoods in our community so we could begin helping animals. We will consider moving the clinic to other locations in the future if that will still allow it to be as effective as it has been so far. Where do you live? We have received many suggestions from other communities that would like the same service.
I live in the Eastwood area and would appreciate the help in taking care of my pets since I lost my job. I also know that the north side of Syracuse is low income and may need the help too. I lastly want to say thank you for doing this in the first place because there is always help for people but not always help for pets.
Thank you anonymous for taking the time to say "Thank you" for organizing the Healthy Pet Clinics. That means a lot to our volunteers and donors who have made this clinic come alive. Your input on other key areas is very helpful in making future decisions.