THIS SATURDAY – April 11 – Enjoy Brunch with Ben – A Musical Performance!

Posted by on Apr 9, 2020 in Puppy Up! Blog

At home anyway… looking for some entertainment? Our dear friend Ben Cesare has been playing acoustic music live on his Facebook and Instagram pages for the past several weeks. He is encouraging those watching and listening to tip him, but generously he is donating those tips to The Puppy Up Foundation this week. Here are the details: Watch Brunch with Ben on his Facebook and...

Coronavirus and Your Dog: What You Need to Know

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

By Nancy Reese, DVM, MPVM, PhD   From Dog Cancer Blog This is a novel, or new, coronavirus. What we know today is only the beginning of the story. This article will be updated as information changes and we know more. Dr. Nancy Reese’s Guide to Coronavirus for Dog Lovers Dogs are incredibly important in our lives. Their love for us, and our love...

Can Pets Contract Coronavirus?

Posted by on Apr 3, 2020 in Puppy Up! Blog

Written by: Richard Rowlands, Pet Health Expert On Wednesday March 11 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic. In response to the threat, on March 16 President Trump and the coronavirus task force issued strict new guidelines for Americans designed to prevent the spread of the disease. These recommendations include working or engaging in schooling from...

PetCure Oncology

Posted by on Mar 25, 2020 in Puppy Up! Blog

Last week, we shared a number of ways that veterinarians and pet owners can continue to connect with PetCure Oncology – without physical interaction – for cancer-related guidance, advice, and treatment options. In case you missed it, those details can be found here on PetCureOncology.com/COVID. This week, we have added an additional option. We stand with the human health community in their recommendation to...

How To Employ The Donut of Shame

Posted by on Mar 23, 2020 in Puppy Up! Blog

Enjoy the first in a series of video tips from Executive Director Ginger Morgan on how to stay safe for the next few weeks. If you enjoyed this tip, please consider donating at www.puppyup.org/donate #puppyup #companionsagainstcancer #cancerfightingsuperhero #covid19...

To Our Puppy Up Community

Posted by on Mar 19, 2020 in Puppy Up! Blog

These are troubled times. I’m reaching out to you today because you’re a caring, compassionate member of the Puppy Up community. Without your support, we would accomplish nothing. Usually when I write to you, I tell you about the great things that you make possible to Puppy Up’s Mission. Or I ask for your support, or your time. Although what you do is critically...

Why I Walk Wednesday … Why Do YOU Walk?

Posted by on Mar 18, 2020 in Puppy Up! Blog

(Ginger Morgan) There are so many reasons for me to Walk. My dog Spencer has bone cancer, a Mast Cell tumor, and some type of small growth on one of his toes. Surgery for any of his cancers is out of the question as he will be 16 on May 1st. On Sunday, March 8th he was not feeling well, and that night I...

12 Years And Going Strong!

Posted by on Mar 16, 2020 in Puppy Up! Blog

The Puppy Up Foundation (formerly known as both “2 Million Dogs 2 Miles” and before then “2 Dogs 2000 Miles”) is celebrating its 12 year anniversary! Condensing 12 years of milestones, heartbreak, accomplishments, dogs and their people, places, and events into a few paragraphs is impossible, so I’ll just hit some of the highlights, with a brief introduction for those of you just coming...

March 12, 2020 Puppy Up Newsletter

Posted by on Mar 13, 2020 in Puppy Up! Blog

“Dogs’ lives are too short. Their only fault, really.” ― Agnes Sligh Turnbull In This Issue: How Can You Support Puppy Up?; Upcoming Walks In April; WoofTrax Challenge!; Can Pets Get Coronavirus? Here’s What You Need To Know; Recurring Donations Really Help!; Pup Of The Month — Charleigh Kovak. How Can You Support Puppy Up — Without Sending Money! How can you support Puppy...