It’s Hudson’s 14th Birthday! And He’s Raising Funds For Puppy Up!

Posted by on Aug 5, 2020 in Puppy Up! Blog

Hudson is celebrating his 14th Birthday! He is also a cancer survivor, having had at least 6 mast cell tumors removed. He walked with Luke and Murphy from Austin to Boston over 2000 miles. He retired from long walks and now likes to take lots of naps. Please make a donation in honor of Hudson! Whether you donate $5 or $500, every little bit...

What to Know About Adopting a Dog During the Pandemic

Posted by on Aug 2, 2020 in Puppy Up! Blog

By Maria Chamberlain If there’s one positive to come out of this pandemic, it’s the increase in pet adoptions nationwide. People craving companionship in this isolating time are turning to shelters to find their new best friend. If you previously shied away from getting a dog due to working outside the home, you may now find yourself in an ideal situation. But remember that...

Just 2 More Days To Vote For Your Canine Cancer Heroes!

Posted by on Jul 30, 2020 in Puppy Up! Blog

HURRY! Voting ends July 31st at MIDNIGHT Eastern Daylight Time. Any votes after the deadline will not be counted, so get those votes in before MIDNIGHT EDT. There are just TWO more days to vote and make your favorite dog a STAR in our 2021 Puppy Up Canine Cancer Heroes Calendar! Our 2021 entries are shown below. To vote for them, simply click on their...

Become a Sponsor in our Puppy Up Virtual Walk!

Posted by on Jul 10, 2020 in Puppy Up! Blog

The Puppy Up Foundation is hosting its first Virtual Walk: Six Feet Together  Yep…TOGETHER! June 19th – August 15th To keep everyone safe, we are walking apart (but still together in spirit). Please consider being a Virtual Sponsor for the Six Feet Together Walk. COVID-19 may have curtailed a lot of activities, but it did not stop Cancer.  We need your support more than...

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...