named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Financial Assistance Program
Provides one-time financial supplements directly to veterinary hospitals for pet owners who demonstrate financial need and contribute a portion of the cost
Healthy Pet Clinics
Organized low-cost vaccination and care clinics in Syracuse from 2010 to 2015, serving over 3,500 animals in partnership with Cornell University and local veterinarians
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 1 activity
- Financial assistance for veterinary careProvides financial assistance to cover veterinary care costs for low-income and financially distressed pet owners in Syracuse and Central New York, paying a portion of bills directly to veterinarians based on need and total cost of care. Since 2010, supported over 350 pets with services including cataract surgery and other critical treatments.
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Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Services 1 activity
- Operation of free Healthy Pet ClinicsOrganized and operated free low-cost veterinary clinics in Syracuse between 2010 and 2015 in partnership with volunteer veterinarians and Cornell University Veterinary College, serving over 3,500 animals. Services included basic veterinary care and facilitated dog licensing and rabies documentation for Onondaga County.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1K
Contributions & grants$1K97%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$413%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$9K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$6K
balance sheet
Total assets$245K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$245K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -71.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 2
- Dr Ann Harris — Director
- Mary Ann Monforte — Director
relationships · 25
Who they work with
- Assumption Church Partner — Hosted spring Healthy Pet Clinics at St. Clare Theatre on its campus in Syracuse.
- CNYCentral Partner — Media partner where Matt Mulcahy promotes the fund through his news platform and blog.
- Care Credit Partner — Requires applicants to apply for Care Credit financing as a condition of assistance.
- City of Syracuse Government — Offers dog licensing services at the Healthy Pet Clinics.
- City of Syracuse Government — Provides dog licensing services during the Healthy Pet Clinics.
- Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine Partner — Collaborates with Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program to plan Healthy Pet Clinics and engage veterinary students.
- Cornell University Veterinary College Partner — Partnered with the Shamrock Animal Fund to staff the Syracuse Healthy Pet Clinics through its Emergency Shelter program.
- Cornell University Veterinary College Partner — Provided leadership and guidance through its Shelter Medicine program to help establish the Healthy Pet Clinics.
- Cornell University Veterinary College Shelter Medicine program Partner — Provides veterinary team members for the Healthy Pet Clinics in Syracuse.
- Cornell University's Veterinary College Partner — Collaborated with Shamrock Animal Fund to restore vision in a Yorkshire Terrier.
- Cornell University's Veterinary College Partner — Collaborates with veterinary specialists to provide sight-restoring surgery for pets in need.
- Cornell University’s Companion Animal Hospital Partner — Collaborates with Shamrock Animal Fund to provide discounted veterinary care and financial accommodations for pet owners in need.
- Dewitt Animal Hospital Partner — Partner organization from which the founders adopted their pet, indicating collaboration in animal rescue.
- Healthy Pet Clinics Partner — Collaborates with Healthy Pet Clinics for vaccination services.
- Onondaga County Government — Assists with rabies paperwork and tags at the Healthy Pet Clinics.
- Onondaga County Government — Assists with rabies paperwork and tags during the clinics.
- Onondaga County Health Department Government — Assisted with rabies vaccination paperwork and tags at the Healthy Pet Clinics.
- Rock Acres Veterinary Hospital Partner — Collaborating veterinary hospital whose staff member serves on Shamrock Animal Fund's board and supports Healthy Pet Clinics.
- Rockacres Veterinary Hospital Partner — Collaborates with veterinarians from Rockacres Veterinary Hospital, including Dr. Cheri Capparelli, who volunteers at Healthy Pet Clinics.
- St. Joseph's Hospital Partner — Jamie Pomilio-Mulcahy worked at St. Joseph's Hospital as a recreational therapist and brought her dog Shamrock there for pet therapy with elderly patients.
- St. Lucy's Church Partner — Hosted fall Healthy Pet Clinics at its location on Gifford Street in Syracuse.
- St. Lucy's Church Partner — Hosts the Healthy Pet Clinic in its gymnasium in Syracuse.
- St. Lucy's Church Partner — Hosts the Healthy Pet Clinics at its gymnasium in Syracuse, NY.
- Stack Hospital for Pets Partner — Co-owning veterinary hospital that participates in Healthy Pet Clinics and assists with Shamrock Animal Fund cases.
- participating veterinarian Partner — Veterinarians who offer discounted services and collaborate with the fund to provide care.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Integrated Support Model 459 orgsmethodology: integrated_support_modelBy combining financial assistance with advice and advocacy accessed through referrals, pet owners receive holistic support, because coordinated services improve care adherence and address root causes of unmet needs.
- Financial Assistance as Preventive Relinquishment Strategy 33 orgsmethodology: financial_assistance_for_veterinary_careBy providing financial support for veterinary care, low-income pet owners can maintain pet health and avoid surrendering pets to shelters, because cost is a primary barrier to care and retention.shared approach: Financial Barrier Removal →
- Shared-Responsibility Financial Model 33 orgsmethodology: shared-responsibility modelBy requiring pet owners to contribute financially and veterinarians to offer discounted rates, financial assistance is sustained and access is improved, because shared cost-sharing promotes accountability and long-term affordability.shared approach: Financial Barrier Removal →
- Community-Based Care Expansionmethodology: community-based_pop-up_clinicBy operating pop-up clinics in community locations with volunteer staff and academic partnerships, care reaches underserved areas, because proximity and trust lower barriers to access.
- Last-Resort Funding Protocolmethodology: last_resort_fundingBy requiring applicants to first seek alternative financing and provide denial documentation, funds are reserved for true emergencies, because this ensures sustainable use of limited resources.