Not sure if it was a cancer vs abnormal growth but when my Standard Poodle Sara was 9, I had her laying on her side for grooming.  I felt down her ribcage and belly (her fav) and felt an apricot sized lump, more inside than externally. I had my brother-in-law vet feel for it over Thanksgiving that weekend and he didn’t find it. ...

Amazon has donated over $3,300 to the Foundation… all because of you! Shopping for Halloween decorations? Costumes? Candy? When you shop online at Amazon and use Amazon Smile, you’re helping The Puppy Up Foundation, without adding to your cost. If you have not registered for Smile yet, go to this site: https://smile.amazon.com and select The Puppy Up Foundation to be your Charity of Choice....

2021 PuppyUp Walks: in-person…for real…not virtual! We hope to see you there. This past year spotlighted the profound impact our dogs have on our lives. Pet adoptions have soared, as Americans tried to fill a void with canine companionship. Having an in-person PuppyUp Walk gives us all an opportunity to celebrate this bond we have with our companion animals, while bringing us all together...

“He always found a spot to lay by my side.” This is Young, a black beagle with velvety ears and wide open big eyes. He was born in October 2005. Even though he fought several health issues since his puppy days, he lived 14 years and 7 months. He first broke his hip, he gained weight, then the seizures started, skin rashes and warts developed,...

We miss and love you Pup. You are forever with us.

“He was more human than dog.” There will never be another dog like Dexter. Actually, he was more human than dog. He cared about people, watched TV, tried to talk, and loved to swim. He could sense your mood and wanted to play when you were happy, or cuddle when you were sad. He was loyal and loving and enjoyed every day to the...