In This Issue: 9th Annual PuppyUp Calendar Contest Has Begun!; Promising Research; Upcoming Events in July; Shop Amazon Prime Day and Help Support the PuppyUp Foundation; Crystal Barnhart — Pup of the Month. To subscribe to our newsletter, please email Ginger at ginger@puppyup.org or Erich at erich@puppyup.org.   Our Annual PuppyUp Calendar Contest Has Begun! It’s here! The annual “Cancer Can’t Keep a Good...

  WE HAVE EXTENDED REGISTRATION! Photo and story submissions will be accepted until midnight, EDT on AUGUST 11. Same day voting ends. But don’t wait until the last minute.   Let’s be honest. There’s nothing much more fun than a room full of puppies. But, the next best thing may just be the PuppyUp Foundation’s Annual “Cancer Can’t Keep a Good Dog Down” Calendar...

Wednesday, June 22, 2016 (Luke Robinson) For whatever cosmic reasons beyond my complete comprehension, the Week of the 19th of June is what the Japanese call, “Mono no aware” – both beauty and pain, celebration and sadness. It’s always the week of Father’s Day, the anniversary of the Final Mile in Boston, the passing of my boy Murphy, and the birth of Indiana Jones....

Special Edition of the PuppyUp Foundation Newsletter PuppyUp Nation (By Luke Robinson, Founder, PuppyUp Foundation) Six years ago on June 19, 2010, Hudson, Murphy and I walked the final mile from Back Bay Fens to the Boston Common alongside hundreds of friends and their canine companions who had traveled from 21 states to be there that day. When I started out on the road...

Today, June 14, is Missing Mutts Awareness day. Anyone who has lost a dog, even for a day or two, knows the heartbreak of wondering if they’ll ever find their friend again. Anyone who has had their dog stolen goes through despair, hoping that their dog will be returned to them. Missing Mutts Awareness Day was started by a group of volunteers in Edmonton,...

7 Jun, 2016 by Mary Guiden The Colorado Cancer Plan,  unveiled earlier this year, includes a section on comparative oncology, a field that integrates cancers in veterinary patients with general studies of cancer biology and treatment. It’s a historic first that shines a spotlight on the Flint Animal Cancer Center  at Colorado State University. It’s also a nod to increasing awareness about the ability...

National Cancer Survivors Day is “a celebration for those who have survived, an inspiration for those recently diagnosed, a gathering of support for families, and an outreach to the community,” and is celebrated on the first Sunday in June. The day is meant to “demonstrate that life after a cancer diagnosis can be a reality.” NCSD was first announced by Merril Hastings at the...

OK. Let’s be honest. Just about anyone reading this blog already appreciates their dog(s) to the moon and back. But it’s still nice to set aside a special week to really show our appreciation for our best buddies. And so, the first week in June is officially set aside as “Pet Appreciation Week.” Yes, this includes all kinds of pets: dogs, cats, rabbits, gerbils,...

This blog is reprinted from “Memorial Day Tribute to War Dogs,” written by Jason on May 21, 2012. We thought it fitting to honor not just the men and women who have served, but also the many dogs throughout history who have also seen conflict, many who have sacrificed their lives to help their human companions. History Of War Dogs You probably haven’t seen...