February 4, 2022 – The Mark L. Morris Jr. Investigator Award was established by Morris Animal Foundation to honor the legacy and vision of the veterinary scientist Dr. Mark L. Morris Jr., DVM, PhD. This commentary presents feedback from our blue-ribbon panel.

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.

MEDIA ALERT: DENVER/December 17, 2024 — Morris Animal Foundation announced funding for eight new canine health studies to improve the health and well-being of senior dogs.

February 22, 2022 — Morris Animal Foundation announces call for senior dog health research proposals for Mark L. Morris Jr. Investigator Award.

MEDIA ALERT: DENVER/July 2, 2024 – Morris Animal Foundation and Nestlé Purina PetCare have finalized a new partnership dedicated to ongoing research aimed at extending the lives of dogs.

April 23, 2021 – As the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study enters its ninth year, we are expanding its scope to help investigate two common health issues in aging dogs.

Updated July 3, 2024 – Osteoarthritis affects millions of cats and dogs. Arm yourself with the latest information on how to prevent, recognize, and treat this common disease.

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.

November 5, 2019 – Supporter Doreen Jakubcak talks about how the loss of her two beloved dogs spurred her to start her own senior dog sanctuary.

March 16, 2021 – Dr. Carlo Siracusa, recipient of a Mark L. Morris Jr. Investigator Award, will study how chronic inflammation affects cognition and behavior of senior cats.