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Puppy Up Foundation

The Puppy Up Foundation studies the links between human and canine cancers using comparative oncology research. The foundation seeks to raise awareness about canine cancer as well as educate, empower, mobilize and promote investment in comparative oncology research.[1]

History

In 2008 Luke Robinson and his two dogs made a cross-country journey in honor of his Great Pyrenees Malcolm, who died of cancer. He walked his two other dogs, Hudson and Murphy, town to town to educate others on canine cancer. They started a nationwide grassroots movement. "Mr. Robinson had a vision: 2,000,000 dogs walking simultaneously all across the United States for cancer. If 2 dogs could walk over 2,000 miles surely it was possible!"[2]

Canine Cancer

Along with humans, companion animals can develop cancer too. They can get brain, breast, bone & lung cancer; lymphoma and melanoma, as well as others, scientists have discovered that the cells are biologically comparable[3]. With comparative oncology studies, more companion animals have access to the drug candidates available [4]. The National Canine Cancer Foundation has a list of canine cancers.

Puppy Up! walks

Puppy Up! walks are a 2 mile walk that fundraise for cancer research as well as promote awareness of canine cancers. Members from the community where a walk is being held are able to volunteer at the event by helping set up and other tasks for the event. The people of the community are also able to register their canine companion for the walk itself as well as donate and/or participate in a silent auction that helps raise money as well.