Stories & News

March 3, 2026 – Morris Animal Foundation announced a new call for Established Investigator research proposals aimed at improving the long-term health and working lifespan of assistance dogs, including service, therapy and facility dogs.

February 25, 2026 – Morris Animal Foundation funded a groundbreaking 2025 interdisciplinary workshop bringing together veterinary, radiology, pulmonology and conservation experts to improve how we assess and protect dolphin lung health.

February 24, 2026 – Dogs are living longer than ever – and Morris Animal Foundation is funding the science to make sure those extra years are healthy ones, from studies on biological aging and inflammation to a free webinar series on senior dog care.

February 17, 2026 – Antibiotic resistance is making infections harder to treat in animals, and this article explains how it happens, why it matters to people, and how science is working to protect animal health.

Updated February 13, 2026 – Morris Animal Foundation is now accepting wildlife research pre-proposals, with mammal-focused funding for Established Investigator, First Award, and Pilot Study grants, and open-topic Fellowship Training awards for any wildlife species.

January 30, 2026 – Morris Animal Foundation is funding five new equine health studies focused on improving diagnosis, treatment and prevention of major horse diseases.

January 29, 2026 – A newly funded fellowship training study led by Dr. Kristen Schott aims to combat leptospirosis, an emerging disease threatening endangered southern sea otters.