On the trail of canine cancer By Jane Brackman, PhD In Dog Diseases Treated by Homeopathy (first published in 1863, before chemotherapy, radiation, biopsies and blood panels), author James Moore advised concerned dog owners on treating cancer: “An operation cannot remove the cancer, but it can remove the tumor, which causes much suffering; the knife is, therefore, merely palliative in its effect. Still, the...

(By Morgan Choi) September 8, 2003 – July 2, 2015 After a 2.5 year battle with cancer, Foog left this world and flew into the waiting arms of Papa to go on his next journey. Foog is greatly missed and forever will be. He was the most loyal, loving and fun friend and companion that anyone could ask for and his loss will be...

[partial] Abstract from Vet. Sci. 2016, 3(1), 3; doi:10.3390/vetsci3010003 Jyotika Varshney, Milch C. Scott, David A. Largaespada, and Subbaya Subramanian Osteosarcoma is an aggressive primary bone tumor in humans and is among the most common cancer afflicting dogs. Despite surgical advancements and intensification of chemo- and targeted therapies, the survival outcome for osteosarcoma patients is, as of yet, suboptimal. The presence of metastatic disease...

(By Valerie Mackett) Lily lost her battle with liver cancer on November 15, 2015.  She was the love of my life and best friend. In memory of my precious girl, Lily Love.  You have left my life, but will never leave my heart. Night, night bug. Mama loves...

(By Joyce Otto Prapuolenis) Donna Ostrowski has loved and supported dogs her entire life.  She has fostered, rescued, and owned many, including her best friend, ‘Snowy,’ the Great Pyrenees.  She has been a sponsor and spokesperson for the ‘Two Million Dogs’ Foundation, as well as a participant in many of their ‘Puppy Up’ walks.  Donna’s generosity and compassion for dogs and their owners has been profound...

By Lisa Spector (reprinted with permission) When we think of New Year’s resolutions, we often think of changes in our lives we’ve been trying to make for years. Often they are massive changes. But, in reality, sometimes the smallest changes can make the biggest difference over time. The same can be said for changes we make in our dog’s lives. These five resolutions are...

Dear Friends and Supporters, NK “Killer” Cell Therapy is just one kind of pioneering research your donations have helped the PuppyUp Foundation advance. We’re always looking for forward-thinking studies that further our shared battles against cancer. With less than 48 hours left to donate this year, we hope you’ll give generously to help us continue our fight against this terrible disease. Please make your...

ATLANTA, GA –Temperatures may be dropping but Tropical Smoothie Café is embracing the warm spirit of doing good for others. The leading fast-casual concept, known for its better-for-you food and smoothies with a tropical twist, is launching a 25 Days of Giving social campaign beginning December 1st in an effort to raise funds, awareness and recognition for a long standing partner of the brand,...

Jennifer, Curt, Emily & Allison, We’re so sorry for your loss. You’re in our thoughts. Love, Kim &...