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2009
Nov. 2009 – “MAF Research Helps Save Shelter Cat Lives”
Research Investigates Common Cold, Which Often Leads to Death of Shelter Cats.
Nov. 2009 – “Web Exclusive Discusses Why Wildlife Health Matters”
Morris Animal Foundation Videos Illustrate Connection Between Humans, Pets and Wildlife.
Oct. 2009 – “New Studies Will Help Animals”
Morris Animal Foundation Announces $13 Million in Funding for More Than 200 Studies.
Oct. 2009 – “Pet Owners Honor Their Veterinarians”
Thank Your Vet for a Healthy Pet® honors America's top veterinarians; contest sponsored by Morris Animal Foundation, Hill's Pet Nutrition and BowTie Inc.
Oct. 2009 – “MAF Appoints New Chief Scientific Officer”
Morris Animal Foundation expands its future in the name of science.
Sep. 2009 – “Littleton Veterinary Clinic Honors Patients at Estes Park K9K”
National canine cancer statistics are startling-and for staff members at Colorado Veterinary Specialists, the fatal disease too often strikes close to home.
Sep. 2009 – “World's Tallest Dog Remembered at K9K Walk to Cure Canine Cancer”
Three Paws for the Cause Partners with Morris Animal FoundationAug. 2009 – “Fellowships Address Critical Shortage of Veterinary Researchers”
Heading back to school: veterinarians combine stethoscopes with microscopes.
Aug. 2009 – “Sympathy Cards Honor Pets During Memorial Month”
National Pet Memorial Month in September is the ideal time to honor the life of a beloved pet—yours or someone else’s.
Jul. 2009 – “Veterinary Student Scholars Honored by MAF”
Scholars’ Program Provides Funding for Studies to Improve Animal Health Worldwide.
Jul. 2009 – “1st Annual Estes Park K9K - Walk to Cure Canine Cancer”
The K9K Walk to Cure Canine Cancer on September 19, 2009, will be held in beautiful Estes Park at Stanley Park on the Lake Estes Trail.Jul. 2009 – “Annual Dog Agility Event Classic Raises Money for Canine Cancer Research”
The ninth annual Pepper/Sampson Memorial Classic NADAC Agility Trial to benefit canine cancer research will take place July 24-26, 2009.Jul. 2009 – “Thank Your Vet for a Healthy Pet”
Search for America’s Best Veterinarian Continues with Third Annual “Thank Your Vet for a Healthy Pet®” ContestMay. 2009 – “Veterinary Students Worldwide Gain Hands-On Research Experience”
Veterinary Student Scholars Program Provides Funding for 65 Studies in 2009May. 2009 – “Equine Summit Addresses Issue of Unwanted Horses”
Morris Animal Foundation Brings Together Participants to Identify SolutionsMay. 2009 – “New Research Will Improve Life for Shelter Cats”
MAF’s new Helping Shelters Help Cats program is funding three feline health research studies aimed at reducing stress and increasing adoption rates.May. 2009 – “Arthritis in the Animals You Love”
Veterinary researchers estimate that 20 percent of adult dogs suffer silently from osteoarthritis and 45 percent of cats endure arthritic pain.May. 2009 – “Colorado High School Students Honored by MAF”
Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) recently honored three Colorado high school students with awards in animal science at the Colorado State Science and Engineering Fair, Inc., in Fort Collins, Colorado.May. 2009 – “Driven by Performance”
Partners Eukanuba Pet Foods, Morris Animal Foundation and Canine Companions Race for the Cause at the Verizon Festival of SpeedApr. 2009 – “Dog Lovers Share Memories and Celebrate Pets' Lives on Canine Cancer Web Site”
Sharing and Celebrating Dog’s Life Eases Pain and Loss — Canine Cancer Web Exclusive Provides Latest Information on Treatment OptionsApr. 2009 – “Sympathy Cards Memorialize Beloved Pet and Advance Animal Health Research”
Proceeds from Card Sales Fund Research to Improve Animal HealthMar. 2009 – “Memorial Gift for Bulldog Support Feline Health Research”
MAF Supporter Says Her Bulldog Loved Cats, Dog Would Want to Improve Cat Health through the Happy Healthy Cat CampaignMar. 2009 – “Dog Car Returns For Second Season of Racing to Help Animals”
Spectacular 2008 Crash Doesn’t Stop Team Owner Steve Marcus from Pledging Race Proceeds to Morris Animal Foundation’s Canine Health ResearchFeb. 2009 – “New Studies to Address Top Health Concerns of Homeless Cats”
Survey Shows Upper Respiratory Infection Is Top Concern in Shelters; Anonymous Donor Pledges $500,000 Challenge Grant to Morris Animal FoundationFeb. 2009 – “K9K Walk to Benefit MAF's Canine Cancer Campaign”
Event Benefits Morris Animal Foundation’s International Campaign to Prevent, Treat and Cure Cancer—Disease Kills 1 in 4 DogsFeb. 2009 – “Netop the Painting Pooch”
Wilmington, N.C., Art Exhibit Will Benefit Morris Animal Foundation’s Campaign to Prevent, Treat and Cure Cancer – Disease Kills One in Four DogsThe international Equine Consortium for Genetic Research (ECGR), established by Morris Animal Foundation (MAF), is making major inroads into determining the location of genes that cause specific disease traits in horses.Feb. 2009 – “Winners of the Second Annual Thank Your Vet for a Healthy Pet® Contest Announced”
California Veterinarian Wins America's Best Vet Honor; Four Regional Winners Also NamedNonprofit Organization’s Happy Healthy Cat Campaign Encourages Other Researchers to Study Cat Health and Well-being IssuesJan. 2009 – “2009 Mark L. Morris, Sr. Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Announced”
Renowned Researcher Recognized for His Contributions to Feline HealthJan. 2009 – “Canine Cancer Web Exclusive”
Web Exclusive by MAF Provides News on Latest Breakthroughs – Crucial Facts for Dog OwnersJan. 2009 – “Guide Dog Survey”
Morris Animal Foundation to Fund Canine Health Research Into Health Issues That Lead to Early Retirement of Working Dogs
2008
Dec. 2008 – “Betty White Supports MAF”
Betty White, Emmy-award winner and TV legend, is also one of the world’s most respected and dedicated animal lovers.Nov. 2008 – “Happy Healthy Cat Campaign Launch”
MAF launches campaign to solve mysteries of feline healthNov. 2008 – “MAF news story on canine cancer”
A TV news story on canine cancer by Fox 42 News, Omaha, Neb., on Nov. 10 (view canine cancer video at www.kptm.com) has generated emotional, heartfelt response and support from viewersNov. 2008 – “Unique Holiday Gift For Animal Lovers”
Looking for a unique, customized gift for the animal lover on your Christmas, Hanukkah or other holiday list?Nov. 2008 – “MAF Partnership Improves Veterinary Care”
DES MOINES, Iowa – October 28, 2008 – Wells Fargo Financial Retail Services, a subsidiary of Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC), said today it has begun a cause-related contribution relationship with Morris Animal Foundation.Oct. 2008 – “Thank Your Vet Nominees”
Denver-based Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) created the “Thank Your Vet for a Healthy Pet®” contest to raise awareness of the work veterinarians do and the lives they enhance.Oct. 2008 – “2009 Sponsorship Opportunities”
Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) provides a unique opportunity for individuals or groups to help animals via its animal health study sponsorships. In 2009, MAF will fund nearly 200 animal health studies.Sep. 2008 – “Gorilla Web Exclusive”
Sep. 2008 – “Canine Cancer Campaign”
Aug. 2008 – “Sisters Give Up Birthday Gifts To Help Cure Canine Cancer”
Aug. 2008 – “Dogster.com Unleashes Support for MAF's Cure Canine Cancer Cause”
Aug. 2008 – “MAF Receives $1 Million Gift for Cat Health Research”
Aug. 2008 – “Hero Police Dog Succumbs to Cancer”
Jul. 2008 – “The American Quarter Horse and MAF Working Together for Horses”
Jul. 2008 – “Pepper Memorial Classic”
Jul. 2008 – “Cru Vin Dogs Wine Releases Limited-Edition Golden Retriever Chardonnay”
Jul. 2008 – “Veterinary Student Scholars 2008 Winners”
Jun. 2008 – “Canine Cancer Web Exclusive”
Jun. 2008 – “Camp Bow Wow Supports Canine Cancer”
Jun. 2008 – “The Seeing Eye, Inc Helps MAF Improve Eye Disorders in Dogs”
May. 2008 – “Racing Professional Steve Marcus Pledges Season BMW Proceeds to MAF”
May. 2008 – “Veterinary Student Scholars”
Apr. 2008 – “Laura J. Niles Foundation Helps MAF Improve the Health of Guide Dogs”
Apr. 2008 – “Maddie's Fund teams up with MAF to improve the health of dogs relinquished to shelters”
Mar. 2008 – “Pain Management For Pets, Key Strategies For Veterinarians”
Mar. 2008 – “Pain Management For Your Pets, Key Information Every Pet Owner Should Know”
Feb. 2008 – “Chicago Tribune canine cancer story”
Feb. 2008 – “AVMF Partners with MAF on Research into Deadly Flu Viruses”
2007
Dec. 2007 – “Cru Vin Wine Brand Becomes New Morris Animal Foundation Marketing Partner”
Nov. 2007 – “PetScreen Supports Morris Animal Foundation Canine Cancer Campaign”
Nov. 2007 – “Thank Your Vet Contest Winners Announced”
Nov. 2007 – “Morris Animal Foundation Requests Veterinary Student Scholar Proposals”
Vet ChatNov. 2007 – “Pet Health Manual Available”
Nov. 2007 – “Muttropolis Jingle Mutt Mingle”
Oct. 2007 – “Westie Conference”
Oct. 2007 – “Thank Your Vet nominees”
Oct. 2007 – “Thank Your Vet nominees by state”
Sep. 2007 – “Unique Holiday Gift for Animal Lovers”
Sep. 2007 – “Morris Animal Foundation 2008 Sponsorship Guide Available”
Sep. 2007 – “ABC TV San Francisco Features Canine Cancer Research Story”
Sep. 2007 – “Morris Animal Foundation to Fund About 120 Animal Health Studies in 2008”
Sep. 2007 – “Morris Animal Foundation to Fund 36 Wildlife Health Studies in 2008”
Sep. 2007 – “Morris Animal Foundation to Fund 11 Equine Health Studies in 2008”
Sep. 2007 – “Morris Animal Foundation to Fund 5 Camelid Health Studies in 2008”
Sep. 2007 – “Morris Animal Foundation to Fund 17 Feline Health Studies in 2008”
Sep. 2007 – “Morris Animal Foundation to Fund 43 Canine Health Studies in 2008”
Sep. 2007 – “Pet Insurance Q-A Release”
Jul. 2007 – “MAF to Begin Phase One of Equine Heatlh Consortium”
Jul. 2007 – “Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens Press Release - Indian Rhino A.I.”
Jul. 2007 – “Rk Anderson Animal Behavior Research Endowment”
Jul. 2007 – “New Memorial Card Concept Creates More Powerful Veterinary Marketing Tool”
Jul. 2007 – “Pets Best Insurance Pledges $1 Million to Cure Canine Cancer Campaign”
Jun. 2007 – “Camp Bow Wow joins MAF in Campaign to Cure Canince Cancer”
Jun. 2007 – “New Morris Animal Foundation Poster Educates Dog Owners About Canine Cancer”
Jun. 2007 – “Morris Animal Foundation Announces Dog Cancer Cure Effort for UK”
May. 2007 – “Golden Retriever Foundation Pledges $500,000 to MAF's Cure Canine Campaign”
May. 2007 – “New Canine Cancer Web Site Draws Thousands”
May. 2007 – “MAF Trustee Betty White Receives Honorary Veterinary Degree”
May. 2007 – “Special Cancer Issue of AnimalNews Released - Highlights CCC”
Apr. 2007 – “Nonprofits Tackle Deadly Canine and Avian Flu Viruses”
Apr. 2007 – “ASPCA, Equine Lovers Invest in Equine Health”
Apr. 2007 – “Animal Health Sponsorships Still Available”
Apr. 2007 – “Canine Cancer Campaign Underway”
Mar. 2007 – “Thank Your Vet for a Healthy Pet Contest”
Mar. 2007 – “Pepper Memorial Raises Money for Canine Cancer Research”
Mar. 2007 – “Animal Nonprofits Partner to Fight Contagious Canine Flu”
Feb. 2007 – “Pfizer Donates $1.1 Million to MAF for Canine Cancer Research”
Feb. 2007 – “MAF Announces Launch of New Website”
Jan. 2007 – “2007 Mark L. Morris Lifetime Achievement Award”
Jan. 2007 – “Mark L. Morris Jr., DVM, Morris Animal Foundation Trustee, Passes Away”
2006
Nov. 2006 – “Actress Betty White Contributes to Equine Health Initiative”
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