Events
Morris Animal Foundation receives $170k from Paul Mitchell Schools!
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Read more.Posted by MAF on May 16, 2012
Categories: Animal health, Animal studies, Animal welfare
PermalinkRegistration is now open for the K9 Cancer Walk in Elk Grove, CA
Join Morris Animal Foundation on Sunday, April 29, for the Morris Animal Foundation K9 Cancer Walkat Elk Grove Regional Park in Elk Grove. The event will benefit the Foundation’s Canine Cancer Campaign, an initiative to fund research to prevent, treat and, ultimately, cure cancer in dogs.
Last year, with help from area volunteers led by Sandy Vilahu, more than 500 participants and more than 260 furry friends rallied to raise more than $70,000 for Morris Animal Foundation and their funding for canine cancer research.
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Canine cancer , Canine health, Dog cancer
Earlier this year, local volunteers from around the San Diego area came together for the first-ever San Diego K9 Cancer Walk. With your help, the homegrown event blasted through its goal of raising $15,000, bringing in more than $28,000. And now, with more momentum than ever, we are proud to announce next year’s San Diego K9 Cancer Walk at Walnut Grove Park in San Marcos, Calif., on February 18, 2012! Registration is now open! Sign up today,... Read more.
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Animal health, Canine cancer , K9 Cancer walks
Our friends at Joy To The World Collectibles have a very special event coming up with Betty White to benefit Morris Animal Foundation. JTW designed a limited edition special dog bone ornament and each piece is personally signed by Betty. More details to follow on who we partnered with for this exclusive piece and how you will be able to purchase the special dog bone. You are not going to miss this opportunity! More details to follow! Read more.
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Animal health, Betty White
More than 700 Los Gatos area dog lovers joined together on Sunday, October 9, at the Morris Animal Foundation K9 Cancer Walk at Vasona Lake Park, in an effort to help their furry best friends live longer, healthier, cancer-free lives. The walk raised over $81,000. Cancer is a cause that touches many of our hearts and it continues to be the no. 1 cause of death in dogs over the age of 2. Morris Animal Foundation will use proceeds from the walk to fund studies that will help create a healthier tomorrow for your dog and we can’t thank you enough! More than 50 teams participated in the Top Dogs Contest. We are happy to... Read more.
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Canine cancer , Dog cancer, Dog health
The 11th annual Pepper/Sampson Memorial Classic NADAC Agility Trial to benefit Morris Animal Foundation’s Canine Cancer Campaign will be held July 29 to July 31 at the University of Nevada Reno campus, in the Women’s Sports Complex at 400 Manogue Road. Since it was established in 2000, the Pepper/Sampson Memorial agility event has raised more than $100,000 for canine lymphoma research. This year they hope to continue their fundraising efforts to help research studies for canine cancer. Pepper’s owners, Lin and Greg Battaglia, owners of mdt/Agility Ability, of Spanish Springs, Nev., were... Read more.
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Animal health, Canine cancer , Dog cancer
Consider joining us this year for the 2nd annual K9 Cancer Walk in Los Gatos on October 9 at Vasona Lake Park. Walk in memory of dogs that have lost their battle with canine cancer, celebrate those that have survived or simply come out and have fun with your canine companions. Let’s make our event the most “woofed” about event in town! Click here to register!
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Animal health, Canine cancer , Canine cancer campaign, K9 Cancer walks
On Friday, June 24, 2011, the Zoom Room will celebrate Take Your Dog to Work Day™ with a nationwide Doggy Disco® party to raise money for animal welfare organizations while providing excellent socialization opportunities for dogs and their owners. The Longmont, CO location will donate all proceeds to benefit Morris Animal Foundation’s K9 Cancer Walk. Bring your dog and have a blast! For more information visit http://www.zoomroomonline.com/take-your-dog-to-work-day.html.
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Animal welfare, Dog health
Canine cancer is a disease that touches many of us—that is why Morris Animal Foundation is dedicated to finding a cure. An estimated 50 percent of all dogs will battle cancer. It is the No. 1 cause of death in dogs over the age of 2. Morris Animal Foundation’s K9 Cancer Walk Program offers dog lovers an opportunity to celebrate the life of their canine best friend or remember a beloved dog that lost its battle with cancer. This year we’re bringing the program to your community. We hope you—and your dog—will join us for the 1st ever K9 Cancer Walk in Knoxville! Join us at The Cove at Concord... Read more.
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Canine cancer , Canine cancer campaign, K9 Cancer walks
PETCO and the Blue Buffalo Co. Pledge to Raise $1 Million for Foundation in Honor of Pet Cancer Awareness Month Cancer is the No.1 cause of death in dogs over the age of 2—a statistic Morris Animal Foundation is devoted to changing. Fortunately, the nonprofit has some strong partners. In honor of May being National Pet Cancer Awareness Month, PETCO and the Blue Buffalo Co. have pledged to raise $1 million to help further the Foundation’s cutting-edge efforts in fighting canine cancer. Leading the charge is none other than long-time Foundation trustee Betty White. America’s Golden Girl recorded... Read more.
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Animal health, Cancer
More than 500 northern California dog lovers rallied to fight canine cancer on Saturday, May 7, for the 3rd annual Morris Animal Foundation K9 Cancer Walk in Elk Grove, Calif. The event raised more than $60,000 for Morris Animal Foundation’s Canine Cancer Campaign. The campaign funds research to prevent, treat and, ultimately, cure cancer in dogs. Cancer is a cause that touches many of us; that is why this year Morris Animal Foundation debuted a bubble remembrance ceremony for all dogs that have died of cancer. The event also celebrated dogs that have beaten cancer, by... Read more.
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Animal health, Canine cancer , K9 Cancer walks
Morris Animal Foundation has moved its 3rd Annual K9 Cancer Walk from Estes Park to Denver! Join us at beautiful City Park in Denver on Sunday, August 21, and help us continue the fight against canine cancer. Last year we raised more than $42,000 for the Foundation’s Canine Cancer Campaign, an initiative to fund research to treat, prevent and, ultimately, cure cancer in dogs. This year we need your help more than ever! Help us make a splash in the Denver community and walk in memory of dogs that have lost... Read more.
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Canine cancer campaign, K9 Cancer walks
The Canine Cancer Cure walk took place in San Marcos, California, on February 19. This third-party event was organized by volunteers, and Tish Czachor, Foundation events manager, attended and supported the event. The original goal was $20,000 and the walk raised more than $27,000! About 340 participants gathered with more than 20 vendors to raise money and awareness for Morris Animal Foundation’s Canine Cancer Campaign. Photos from the event can be found at:
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Canine cancer , Canine cancer campaign, Cure cancer
The day was filled with many fun and memorable moments, which our sponsor Jaguar Communications captured on video.
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Animal health, Canine cancer , Dog cancer, K9 Cancer walks
Join Morris Animal Foundation and Northern California dog lovers on Saturday, May 7, for the 3rd annual Morris Animal Foundation K9 Cancer Walk at Elk Grove Regional Park in Elk Grove. The event will benefit the Foundation’s Canine Cancer Campaign, an initiative to fund research to treat, prevent and, ultimately, cure cancer in dogs. To participate in this year’s K9 Cancer Walk, register at www.K9CancerWalk.org.
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Canine cancer , Canine cancer campaign, K9 Cancer walks
Nearly 400 participants and raised over $38,000! Thanks to everyone who participated. Click here for more details.
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Canine cancer , Canine cancer campaign, K9 Cancer walks
Join Morris Animal Foundation and Florida dog lovers at the 1st annual K9 Cancer Walkat Tradewinds Park in Coconut Creek, Fla., on December 5. Discounted early registration closes November 21 and is $30 for adults and $15 for children age 10 through 17. All registered walkers will receive a 2010 K9 Cancer Walk T-shirt and a bandanna for their dog. Click here for more information or to register.
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Canine cancer campaign, Dog health, K9 Cancer walks
Morris Animal Foundation trustee Betty White celebrated animal health in style in historic Williamsburg, Va., last weekend. Betty greeted thousands of fans as she arrived in an antique horsedrawn colonial carriage to make a personal appearance at Binn’s of Williamsburg, where she signed a collection of European handcrafted ornaments, called The Pet Set, created by Joy To The World Collectibles. The celebration continued into the night as Betty joined Morris Animal Foundation supporters at a black-tie gala where she was presented with a one-of-a-kind... Read more.
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Animal health, Betty White
Reno Event Memorializes Two Special Dogs Lost to Cancer The 10th annual Pepper/Sampson Memorial Classic NADAC Agility Trial, held July 31 to August 1 to benefit Morris Animal Foundation’s Canine Cancer Campaign, raised more than $8,000, bringing the grand total to $100,000 raised over the past 10 years. Nearly 100 dogs from California, Oregon and Nevada participated in the event. Lin and Greg Battaglia, owners of mdt/Agility Ability, established the event and the Pepper/Sampson Memorial Fund #335 at Morris Animal Foundation to honor their beloved Sheltie, Pepper, who died of... Read more.
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Canine cancer , Dog health
Calling all cats (gatos)! Team captain Henry invites all cats to participate in a virtual cat walk in honor f his canine best friends. Team Henry is part of the upcoming Morris Animal Foundation K9 Cancer Walk in Vasona Lake Park, Los Gatos, Calif., on October 10. The walk will benefit the Foundation’s Canine Cancer Campaign. Join Team Henry at
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Animal health, Canine cancer , K9 Cancer walks
Posted by MAF on January 27, 2012
Join us for the K9 Cancer Walk in San Diego!
Posted by MAF on November 2, 2011
Sneak Preview!
Posted by MAF on October 31, 2011
“Barking” on Sunshine! Northern Californians Rally to Fight Cancer
Posted by MAF on October 11, 2011
Pepper/Sampson Memorial
Posted by MAF on July 10, 2011
Registration is now open for the 2nd annual K9 Cancer Walk in Los Gatos
Posted by MAF on July 6, 2011
Doggy Disco® for Animal Charities
Posted by MAF on June 10, 2011
Announcing the 1st ever K9 Cancer Walk in Knoxville
Posted by MAF on June 2, 2011
Betty White to Lead Canine Cancer–Fighting Dream Team for Morris Animal Foundation
Posted by MAF on May 19, 2011
Who let the dogs out? Northern California dog lovers, that’s who!
Posted by MAF on May 9, 2011
Registration for the 3rd Annual Morris Animal Foundation K9 Cancer Walk in Denver is now open!
Posted by MAF on May 4, 2011
The Canine Cancer Cure walk was a success!
Posted by MAF on March 4, 2011
Watch the Coconut Creek K9 Cancer Walk video
Posted by on February 1, 2011
Northern Californians Rally to Fight Canine Cancer for Third Straight Year
Posted by MAF on January 18, 2011
1st annual K9 Cancer Walk in Coconut Creek was a huge success!
Posted by MAF on December 6, 2010
1st Annual K9 Cancer Walk in Coconut Creek, FL
Posted by MAF on November 8, 2010
America’s Golden Girl Celebrated in Style to Raise Funds and Awareness for Morris Animal Foundation
Posted by MAF on October 20, 2010
Annual Dog Agility Event Reaches 10-year, $100K Goal for Supporting MAF's Canine Cancer Research
Posted by MAF on September 21, 2010
Cats Unite in Cat Walk to Help Their Best Friends Fight Canine Cancer
Posted by MAF on August 31, 2010
