events
Recent Events
A Day for the Mutts! Health, Wellness & Spaw Day in Boulder, CO
Join Muttropolis for a fun day of valuable health and wellness advice from pet nutrition experts, pet massage therapy demonstrations, dog behavior and obedience advice, calming aromatherapy treatments for dogs and cats, free refreshments, wholesome dog treats and giveaways. Enjoy complimentary snacks and sips for you and your pooch. A portion of the day’s proceeds will be donated in-kind to Morris Animal Foundation.
Saturday May 3, 2008
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
1855 29th Street, Boulder, CO
For additional information, visit www.muttropolis.com or call 303-545-MUTT.
It’s A Golden Kinda Day – 2008 Golden Retriever Symposium
Morris Animal Foundation will be attending the 1st annual Golden Retriever Symposium! Dr. Patricia Olson will be a keynote speaker and will highlight MAF’s partnership with the Golden Retriever Foundation and our hope to help cure canine cancer in the next 10-20 years.
April 4-6, 2008
Radisson Hotel
Longmont, Colorado
To review a complete list of featured lectures and meeting or to register please visit www.goldenretrieverfoundation.org.
Thank Your Vet for a Healthy Pet Luncheon at WVC
Celebrate the winners of the first annual Thank Your Vet for a Healthy Pet Contest! The nationwide short essay contest honors America’s veterinarians for their skill, dedication and commitment to ensuring that pets are healthier, happier and living longer lives. The luncheon will also feature a special talk by Dr. Marty Becker, co-author of Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul and a regular on Good Morning America. Learn more about Dr. Becker at www.drmartybecker.com. The contest is sponsored by Morris Animal Foundation, Merial Limited, and BowTie Inc. (publishers of Dog Fancy, Cat Fancy, and Veterinary Practice News magazines).
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Acacia Ballroom
Four Seasons Hotel, Las Vegas
Tickets are $35
Please visit MAF at booth #1878A
Visit MAF at 53rd Annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show!
2008 will be the first year Morris Animal Foundation will exhibit at the 53rd Annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show in Scottsdale.
Please visit MAF at Tent 1 in the Front Entrance!
February 15-24, 2008
West World
16601 North Pima Road Scottsdale, AZ
The Annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show has set the pace in the Arabian horse world. The first show was held at the grounds of the Arizona Biltmore Hotel which was a beautiful setting for a horse show. The Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show was a first class show from the very first day. For more information please visit:www.scottsdaleshow.com/ index.html.
1st International Workshop on Camelid (Llamas/Alpacas) Genetics
The purpose of the workshop is to provide an opportunity for camelid researchers, veterinarians and geneticists to meet, exchange ideas and information and to discuss future priorities and collaborations.
MAF was invited to this workshop because since 1990, we have provided $1.3 million in financial support for 51 llama/alpaca studies.
February 22-24, 2008
The Hotel of Scottsdale - Scottsdale, AZ
For more information about the workshop please visit:www.cameliddna.com.
Upcoming Events
MAF will be featured at two Northern California events!
A Day of Canine Cancer Education and doggy fun!
MAF will be featured at an invite-only canine cancer event in Livermore, CA on May 18th. The day’s proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society.
For more information or to attend this event please email questions/interest to firstmeow@gmail.com.
Join MAF the 15th Annual Doggy Dash in Sacramento, CA!
The 15th Annual Doggy Dash will be held at William Land Park, where an estimated 2,500 animal enthusiasts will gather to raise money for the Sacramento SPCA. Please visit our booth were a MAF representative will be on hand to distribute Canine Cancer Campaign information!
Saturday, May 31, 2008
7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
1401 Sutterfield Rd.
Sacramento, CA
For more information please visit www.sspca.org/DoggyDash/index.html.
Join MAF at the 4th Annual Edwin H. Ellison Memorial Golf Classic!
What: 4th Annual Edwin H. Ellison Memorial Golf Classic to benefit Fort Worth/Tarrant County Animal Foundation. The organization is an annual sponsor of research funded through Morris Animal Foundation.
When: Monday, May 19, 2008. Registration at noon with a 2 p.m. start.
Where: Bear Creek Golf Club 3500 Bear Creek Court, DFW Airport, Texas 75261, (972) 615-7418
Cost: $125/person or $399/foursome. Fee includes green fee, cart, range balls, Mexican cuisine, tournament gift package, post-tournament reception with refreshments.
Contacts: Dr. Tommy Duer duer@charter.net, (817) 235-1909 or Paul Raybould praybould@morrisanimalfoundation.org, (800) 243-2345
Theilen Tribute Symposium- 50 years in Veterinary Cancer Research starts right on Gordon's 80th Birthday!
Alice Villalobos, DVM, is organizing a special tribute symposium and 80th birthday celebration for Dr. Gordon Theilen. This has special note due to the MAF’s Canine Cancer Campaign effort.
The cancer symposium is a first of its kind to present research bullets that may apply future techniques which may eliminate cancer from high risk dog breeds delay its onset, provide curative therapy or treat cancer innovatively.
May 30 – June 1, 2008
University of California, Davis
For more information please visit: www.TheilenTribute.com or call (310) 379-8440.
60th Anniversary Trustee Meeting
June 25-28, 2008
The Westin Tabor Center - Denver, CO
8th Annual Pepper Memorial Classic
The Pepper Memorial Classic is a canine agility event that was established in 2000 by Lin and Greg Battaglia of Reno, Nev., after they lost their beloved Sheltie, Pepper, to lymphoma, the number one cancer in dogs. The agility trial is a remembrance for Pepper and his love for competition. Over the past 7 years, this event has raised over $70,000.
Please check back for more details.
July 26-27, 2008
Fuji Park - Carson City, NV
