April 2, 2013 BY
Cherry Creek High School freshman Apoorva Krishnan took her love for animals to the next level by getting involved in Morris Animal Foundation’s Golden Retriever Lifetime Study.Read more »
POSTED IN: Cancer, Canine cancer , Dog cancer, Dog health
November 2, 2012 BY MAF
The keynote—an inspirational discussion about living with canine cancer—will be presented by Jim Nelson and Rene Agredano, founders of the world's largest online community for canine amputees and their humans, Tripawds.com.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Canine cancer , Veterinary news
October 30, 2012 BY MAF
Canine cancer samples are now available to the research community thanks in part to Morris Animal Foundation, Pfizer Animal Health and AKC-Canine Health Foundation.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Canine cancer , Canine health
October 24, 2012 BY MAF
Morris Animal Foundation is still looking for veterinarians and participants for a study that may become the most influential veterinary study to date.Read more »
POSTED IN: Canine cancer , Canine health, Veterinary research
October 3, 2012 BY MAF
Last weekend, more than 500 San Jose area dog lovers rallied together to fight canine cancer at the annual Silicon Valley K9 Cancer Walk benefiting Morris Animal Foundation, a nonprofit organization that invests in science that advances veterinary care for animals. Volunteers in the area have held the event the last three years, and this year they reached a milestone by raising more than $200,000 for canine health research.Read more »
POSTED IN: Canine cancer , Dog health, K9 Cancer walks
September 26, 2012 BY MAF
This past weekend, more than five hundred Knoxville area dog lovers rallied together to fight canine cancer at the annual PetSafe K9 Cancer Walk benefiting Morris Animal Foundation, a nonprofit organization that invests in science that advances veterinary care for animals The walk raised more than $50,000 and combined with the recent money raised at the PetSafe Black Tie and Tails Gala, more than $75,000 was raise for canine health research.Read more »
POSTED IN: Canine cancer , Dog cancer, K9 Cancer walks
September 23, 2012 BY MAF
Cancer is a disease that touches many of us. Canine cancer is the No. 1 cause of death of dogs over the age of 2. About 50 percent of dogs will develop the disease in their lifetime, and one in four will die from it. Many dog-loving people and companies, including The Orvis Company, are taking a stand against this horrible disease.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Canine cancer , Dog health
September 21, 2012 BY MAF
PetSafe is gearing up for its annual K9 Cancer Walk on Sunday, September 23, at the Cove at Concord Park. Proceeds from the event will benefit Morris Animal Foundation and their effort to help dogs lead longer, healthier, cancer-free lives.Read more »
POSTED IN: Canine cancer , Dog health, K9 Cancer walks
September 5, 2012 BY MAF
Betsy’s story is like that of so many East Tennessee dogs. She loved the outdoors. She would often join her owner, Jay Clark, on his duck-hunting adventures and backpacking trips. And although she had battled arthritis for many years, her favorite thing to do was to swim alongside his boat, especially in the Elk River. But five months ago, Betsy’s life was claimed by cancer, a disease that no family is ever prepared for.Read more »
POSTED IN: Canine cancer , K9 Cancer walks
August 23, 2012 BY MAF
Knoxville has been dubbed one of the pet-friendliest cities in the nation, in part thanks to the pet-loving team at PetSafe. They have taken the lead in helping to make sure that pets are respected citizens and that their health and well-being are a top priority in the community. To help drive this effort, earlier this month they hosted the first-ever dog-friendly black-tie gala in Tennessee.Read more »
POSTED IN: Canine cancer , Dog health, K9 Cancer walks
July 19, 2012 BY MAF
It’s time again to rally together for the annual Pepper/Sampson This marks the 12th anniversary of the agility event, which to date has raised more than $144,000 for canine lymphoma research.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Canine cancer , Dog health
July 12, 2012 BY MAF
Cancer is the no. 1 cause of death in dogs over the age of 2, and an estimated 60 percent of Golden Retrievers die of cancer. Research in human medicine is beginning to indicate that an individual’s ability to repair DNA correlates with his or her susceptibility to cancer.Read more »
POSTED IN: Canine cancer , Canine health, Veterinary research
May 18, 2012 BY MAF
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POSTED IN: Animal health, Canine cancer , Dog cancer
May 1, 2012 BY MAF
PETCO and the Blue Buffalo Co. Pledge to Raise $1 Million for Morris Animal Foundation.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Cancer, Canine cancer , Cure cancer
February 17, 2012 BY MAF
Most of us know that smoking increases the risk of heart
disease, high blood pressure increases the risk of stroke and
physical activity reduces the risk of both.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Animal studies, Canine cancer
January 27, 2012 BY MAF
Join Morris Animal Foundation on Sunday, April 29, for the Morris Animal Foundation K9 Cancer Walk at Elk Grove Regional Park in Elk Grove.Read more »
POSTED IN: Canine cancer , Canine health, Dog cancer
December 14, 2011 BY MAF
Lymphoma accounts for nearly 25 percent of all cancers in dogs, and some breeds are particularly susceptible.Read more »
POSTED IN: Canine cancer , Dog cancer, Dog health
November 28, 2011 BY MAF
Painful images of hair loss, long hospital visits, fatigue and sickness are immediately associated with the common cancer treatments, which is why some pet owners are reluctant to seek therapy for their animals.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Animal studies, Canine cancer
November 2, 2011 BY MAF
Registration is now open.Read more »
POSTED IN: Animal health, Canine cancer , K9 Cancer walks
October 20, 2011 BY MAF
Long-time Morris Animal Foundation friend and trustee Betty White is unwavering in her quest to create a healthier tomorrow for animals. Perhaps the only thing that outshines Betty’s love for her furry, scaly and feathered friends is her sense of humor.Read more »
POSTED IN: Betty White, Canine cancer
