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A new Science study identifies the DENND1B gene as a shared factor in canine and human obesity, using data from the Morris Animal Foundation’s Golden Retriever Lifetime Study.

Updated April 17, 2025 – Learn about osteosarcoma in dogs, including key symptoms, risk factors, treatment options, and the latest research breakthroughs aimed at improving outcomes for dogs with this aggressive bone cancer.

April 16, 2025 — Morris Animal Foundation announces funding for four innovative research projects to improve care and treatment for dogs with osteosarcoma, the most common canine bone cancer.

Morris Animal Foundation is accepting pre-proposals for canine health research grants. Funding available for Established Investigators, First Award, Pilot Studies & Fellowship Training Grants. Apply by April 23, 2025!

Updated March 20, 2025 – Morris Animal Foundation is now accepting proposals for the study of canine hemangiosarcoma. Grant applications are due by April 9, 2025, 4:59 p.m. ET.

MEDIA ALERT: DENVER/January 23, 2025 – As dogs live longer lives, their health challenges also change. The Foundation recognized this trend and made senior dog health the focus of our October call for research proposals. We selected eight for funding that are slated to begin in early 2025.

December 18, 2024 – As we get ready to close out 2024 at the Foundation, our team is gearing up for some exciting new projects in 2025 we’d like to share.