| In This Issue |
| In This Issue: World Cancer Day; 2018 is The Year of the Dog; Our First Walk of Spring 2018 Is In Spring Texas; The Annual Puppy Up Couch Potato Walk; National Pet Dental Health Month; Pup of the Month; Meet and Greet at Iowa Veterinary Specialists. |
Who Will You Honor On World Cancer Day?
World Cancer Day is an international day marked on February 4 to raise awareness of cancer and to encourage its prevention, detection, and treatment, and was founded by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) to support the goals of the World Cancer Declaration, originally written in 2008. The primary goal of the World Cancer Day is to significantly reduce illness and deaths caused by cancer by 2020.
World Cancer Day targets misinformation, raises awareness, and reduces stigma. Multiple initiatives run on World Cancer Day to show support for those affected by cancer.
Here’s their official web site. Check out and participate in their interactive live Tweet Map with tweets from around the world.
Who will you honor on World Cancer Day?
If you would like to make a donation in honor or memory of someone you love who has or has had cancer, please visit our Memorial Wall and consider making a Memorial Donation.
The Puppy Up Foundation is a 501c3 Non-Profit organization. Your donation is tax deductible .
Thank you.
| Welcome to Year of the Dog |
|
(Pictured is a collection of stamps from Malaysia, honoring the Year of the Dog.) Did You Know … 2018 is The Year of the Dog For the Chinese, (and for The Puppy Up Foundation), this is the Year of the Dog. The dog is the eleventh in the 12-year cycle of Chinese zodiac signs. The Years of the Dog include 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030, 2042. So, it’s fitting that this year The Puppy Up Foundation is going all out to celebrate the Chinese Year of the Dog. Why? Well, for one thing, our Puppy Up Founder, Luke Robinson, was born in a year of the dog — 1970. It goes without saying that the dog is man’s best friend — one who can understand the human spirit, whether he is wealthy or not. The Chinese regard the dog as an auspicious animal. And so do we. The Chinese believe if a dog happens to come to a house, it symbolizes the coming of fortune. Many of us have had a dog (or a few dogs) show up on our doorstep. And many times (more often than not) that stray dog has brought us a love we’d never experienced before. So, to honor the Year of the Dog, The Puppy Up Foundation has much in store in the coming 12 months. Stay tuned to this spot for upcoming announcements and events. Oh, and just to get you curious about all the things we have in store this year, here’s a teaser Luke did for one of the projects we have coming up. It involves metal, design, dogs, and you — all our supporters and followers. |
| Our First Walk of Spring 2018 Is In Spring, Texas! |
|
Our First Spring PuppyUp Walk of 2018 is in Spring, Texas! Spring, Texas is hosting their second PuppyUp Walk this spring. Won’t you please join us at the Rob Fleming Park & Lodge for a 1 mile walk to promote awareness of canine cancer and fundraise for cancer research to benefit both pets and people. Many have provided support, sponsorship, participation and the ultimate act of kindness in teaming with us to raise awareness, funds, and continue education in the study of comparative oncology, and the links between canine and human cancer. And for this, we are eternally grateful. Saturday, February 10, 2018 9:00 AM: Check-in & registration Pre-registration until 2/8/18: $20 For more information and to register for our first walk of the year, please follow this link. While you’re registering, please check out Spring’s canine cancer hero Rigley and human cancer hero Lisa. We thank them for their participation and wish them good health! |
| Our Annual Puppy Up Couch Potato Walk Is Back! |
|
(Pictured is our Executive Director, Ginger Morgan, enjoying her 5 minutes of down time with her friend Mayberry, AKA Playberry.) It’s Time Again For The 3rd Annual Puppy Up Couch Potato Walk! Date: February 17, 2018 Where: On a couch, divan, bed, sofa, lounger, bench, bean bag chair, rocker, or any other comfortable spot where moving is optional. Registration: $25 per participant Register here. According to Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary, a couch potato is a person who spends much time sitting or lying down, usually watching television. Do you qualify for the 2018 Puppy Up Couch Potato Walk? Do you spend time in front of the TV, watching old reruns of Lassie, the Adventures of Rin-Tin-Tin, Scooby-Doo, Augie Doggie and Doggie Daddy, Dog with A Blog, Blue’s Clues, The Littlest Hobo, Krypto The Superdog, Here’s Boomer, Paw Patrol, Underdog, White Fang, K-9, or The Mr. Peabody and Sherman Show? Even if you’ve never heard of any of these (really?), you qualify for the 2018 Puppy Up Couch Potato Non-Walk Walk. If you spend ANY time at all in front of the tube, or reclined on the divan with a favorite book, or sprawled on the couch or lounging in your cozy recliner, talking for hours on the phone, eating chips and drinking your favorite beverages, or even power napping with the occasional expedition to the fridge, you are the very person we’re looking for, and this is the very walk you’ve been looking for! It’s our third annual Puppy Up Couch Potato Walk, designed for those of us who would rather curl up on the couch with our favorite four legged friends and snuggle in front of a glowing TV tube or warm fire in the hearth than brave the wintery elements – or any elements for that matter. How do you join the Walk? It’s easy and you don’t even need to move from your comfy place. Click on this link to register, then settle back and let the non-walking begin. The start (and finish) line are totally of your own choosing, and can be whatever length you desire. From here to there. And maybe even back again – if you’re feeling ambitious. And it’s just as easy to encourage your family, friends, and co-workers to support your efforts in raising in $100 to earn a T-shirt. (Which, by the way, is extremely comfortable for couch surfing.) Just visit your favorite social media sites and put the word out. You can do it in the comfort of your PJs and bunny slippers! And your friends and family can participate in their PJs and slippers too. Seriously. What could be easier or more fun than a couch potato walk? Fair warning, though. Collecting the T-shirt may require an actual walk to the mailbox! P.S. – We’d love to see pictures of your favorite couch potato poses – especially if you can get your 4-footed family members to pose with you. Send your photos to erich@puppyup.org and we’ll post them on Facebook. Be sure to include your name and the name of any pups, cats, or people who potato with you. |
| February Is National Pet Dental Health Month |
|
(“Look, Ma. No cavities!”) February is National Pet Dental Health Month From AVMA Don’t turn your nose to Fido’s or Fluffy’s bad breath! That odor might signify a serious health risk, with the potential to damage not only your pet’s teeth and gums but its internal organs as well. To address the significance of oral health care for pets, the AVMA sponsors National Pet Dental Health Month every February. Click on the links below to learn more about how you can improve the dental (and overall) health of your pets. Watch Dr. Sheldon Rubin gives easy, step-by-step instructions on how to teach a dog or cat to accept a daily tooth brushing. He also describes healthy treats, and explains the true risks of periodontal disease in pets. Periodontal disease is the most common clinical condition in cats and dogs even though it’s completely preventable. Dr. Cindy Charlier explains what periodontal disease is and how we can prevent our pets from getting it. Listen Dr. Jan Bellows, a former president of the American Veterinary Dental College and owner of All Pets Dental in Weston, Fla., discussed the importance of dental health for our pets in an interview for our Animal Tracks podcast series. Read Learn more about pet dental health, https://www.avma.org/public/Pe Remember While February is National Pet Dental Health Month, dental health should be a daily ritual for pet owners all year long. Also, check out our Puppy Up blog: 7 Ways to Clean Your Dog’s Teeth That They Won’t Hate |
| Pup of the Month |
|
Pup of the Month — Trac Durr (Trac was a contestant in the 2016 Puppy Up “Cancer Can’t Keep a Good Dog Down” Calendar Contest.) |
Come To Our Meet and Greet
, from 6:30 to 8 PM CST. Meet the founder of the Puppy Up Foundation, Luke Robinson, learn about the Foundation’s goals and plans for the future, and find out how you can be a part of our Puppy Up Des Moines team. For more information, please follow this link.
Don’t Forget to tune in to Puppy Up Studios. Check the web here for program times.
Shop Amazon Smile And Help The Puppy Up Foundation Too!
Valentine’s Day is coming up fast. If you have a special someone you’re shopping for, we hope you’ll use Amazon Smile at Amazon Smile. Amazon Smile donates to The Puppy Up Foundation.
If you are on Facebook or Twitter, please share this Amazon Smile link and encourage your friends and family as well.
——————————
Disclaimer
The Puppy Up Foundation does not endorse nor recommend any particular product, service, or treatment. We offer information strictly for educational and/or informational purposes. We believe it is the pet owner’s responsibility to do the research and draw his or her own conclusions.
We can always use your help. If you’re interested, send me an mail at ginger@puppyup.org.
Sincerely,
Ginger Morgan, Executive Director
The Puppy Up Foundation
