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Morris Animal Foundation Receives $1 Million Grant for Bone Cancer StudiesThe Petco Foundation and the Blue Buffalo Foundation have partnered to sponsor a $1 million grant for Morris Animal Foundation to help fund the Foundation's research initiative in osteosarcoma, the most common bone cancer in dogs. "Morris Animal Foundation continues to invest in groundbreaking osteosarcoma research, and we are deeply appreciative of the Petco Foundation and the Blue Buffalo Foundation for their support of this important work," said John Reddington, DVM, PhD, President and CEO of Morris Animal Foundation. "This grant will help in our efforts to develop interventions to improve quality of life and survival time for our canine companions with this devastating disease." Current osteosarcoma statistics are grim:
While safe and effective treatment options currently are available to treat the primary cancer, better treatments are needed to stop metastasis. The new grant will help fund innovative approaches to combat metastatic osteosarcoma. Recently funded studies at Morris Animal Foundation have zeroed in on ways to optimize chemotherapy selection, control pain, and find new therapeutic targets, all aimed at improving treatment outcomes. "The Petco Foundation, established in 1999, is focused on creating a better world for animals," said Susanne Kogut, Executive Director of the Petco Foundation. "Osteosarcoma research holds the promise of improving treatment for dogs with this disease, giving them healthier lives and more time with the families that love them." The Blue Buffalo Foundation was established in 2003 with a specific focus on cancer research. "So many of us have lost beloved pets to this deadly disease, and we are committed to advancing science that will make a difference in the fight against pet cancer," said David Petrie, President of the Blue Buffalo Foundation. "We are pleased to partner with Morris Animal Foundation to fund innovative studies that will not only help our companion animals survive cancer, but thrive and have good lives." The Petco Foundation and Blue Buffalo Foundation's eighth annual Pet Cancer Awareness fundraising campaign takes place May 6 - May 28, 2017. Animal lovers and pet parents nationwide can help continue this important work by donating at any Petco store or at www.petco.com/pca. A portion of the funds will be donated to Morris Animal Foundation for ongoing research in osteosarcoma. About Morris Animal Foundation Morris Animal Foundation is a global leader in funding scientific studies that advance the health of companion animals, horses and wildlife. Since its founding in 1948, the Foundation has invested over $113 million toward more than 2,500 studies that have led to significant breakthroughs in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases to benefit animals worldwide. Learn more at Morris Animal Foundation. About the Blue Buffalo Foundation The Blue Buffalo Foundation ("Foundation") was established in 2003 by the founders of Blue Buffalo Company, Ltd. ("Blue Buffalo") a manufacturer of natural dog and cat foods under the BLUE™ brand names. Helping to find a cure for pet cancer is a top priority for Blue Buffalo because its founders have had very personal experience with this disease. "Our dog Blue, a large breed Airedale and a great pal, had three bouts with cancer," said Bill Bishop, Blue Buffalo's founder. "After Blue's battles, we wanted to do something meaningful to help find a cure for this devastating disease. So one of the first things we did after starting our pet food company was to establish the Foundation to raise money for pet cancer research, and raise awareness among pet parents of the early warning signs of this disease." www.PetCancerAwareness.org. About the Petco Foundation At the Petco Foundation, we believe that every animal deserves to live its best life. Since 1999, we've invested more than $175 million in lifesaving animal welfare work to make that happen. With our more than 4,000 animal welfare partners, we inspire and empower communities to make a difference by investing in adoption and medical care programs, spay and neuter services, pet cancer research, service and therapy animals, and numerous other lifesaving initiatives. Through our Think Adoption First program, we partner with Petco stores and animal welfare organizations across the country to increase pet adoptions. So far, we've helped more than 5 million pets find their new loving families, and we're just getting started. Visit petcofoundation.org to learn more about how you can get involved.
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