Remembering Murphy

Posted by on Jun 22, 2020 in Puppy Up! Blog

Today we celebrate Murphy and the remarkable legacy he helped create. While on the road with Luke and Hudson, Murphy was always the first one to start the day, always the first out of the tent in the morning. He never wavered. Sadly, a mere few weeks after the end of the walk from Austin to Boston, Murphy was diagnosed with nasal cancer. Please...

Puppy Up Newsletter — June 19, 2020

Posted by on Jun 20, 2020 in Puppy Up! Blog

“When I look into the eyes of an animal I do not see an animal. I see a living being. I see a friend. I feel a soul.” ― AD. Williams In This Issue: Six Feet Together Virtual Walk – Kick Off On Facebook This Friday!; There’s Still Time to Make Your Dog A Star! Our 2021 Calendar Contest is in Full Swing!Pup Of...

Lykaios

Posted by on Jun 18, 2020 in All Memorials, Memorial Wall Gallery, Puppy Up! Blog

(Emily McVeigh) Lykaios came into our lives on May 28 2015. We had no idea how much he would change all of our lives at that time. We were driving home and almost to our driveway when Emily said hold on, I think I see a dog running. That was impressive as it was evening and storming at the time and Lykaios was a...

Best Friends Day – June 8

Posted by on Jun 8, 2020 in Puppy Up! Blog

Life wouldn’t be the same without best friends. They’re the friends who can be counted on to be there at a moment’s notice. The ones who love, support, and cherish – in both good and bad times. Friendships are an indestructible bond that join many people and animals together in beautiful ways. Celebrating Best Friends Day is just one of the ways you can...

National Cancer Survivors Day

Posted by on Jun 7, 2020 in Puppy Up! Blog

Today, Sunday June 7, is National Cancer Survivors Day! We’d like to send a shout out to all our friends, four, three, and two-legged, who have beat cancer or are fighting! We’re with you! Come visit us on Facebook and post your Cancer Hero story and photo! We’d love to hear from you. #puppyup #cancerfightingsuperheroes #companionsagainstcancer...

What Humans Can Learn From Brain Tumors in Dogs

Posted by on May 21, 2020 in Puppy Up! Blog

Analysis by Dr. Karen Shaw Becker Dogs and humans share not only strong bonds together — they also have similarities when it comes to common health problems. Even serious conditions like brain tumors affect both dogs and humans, and it’s likely that treating such tumors in canines will provide valuable insights that may one day help to drive cures for brain tumors in humans....

Happy National Rescue Dog Day

Posted by on May 20, 2020 in Puppy Up! Blog

On May 20, National Rescue Dog Day recognizes all the benefits of allowing a four-legged canine to adopt you into their immeasurably lovable life. National Rescue Dog Day was founded by Tails That Teach, Inc. to bring awareness to the countless number of amazing dogs in shelters waiting to be adopted, to promote humane education for young children, and to encourage spay/neuter. The day...