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08 No squawking when it comes
03 A postoperative pop of pain relief
04 New tools get to the heart of
09 New wildlife studies help a
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05 Unique characteristics make
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06 On a cold-blooded crusade
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16 Chance encounter leads to
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AnimalNews
In the early 1800s, phrenology (the belief
that the shape and features of one’s head
determine the physiology of the body) was
considered the state of medical arts. Likewise,
in veterinary schools during the 1970s,
students were taught that pets should not
receive pain relief following surgery or injury
because pain helps animals stay quiet, thus
allowing them to heal faster. Thankfully,
both schools of thought have been disproven
through scientific study.
Sometimes it takes time, scientific study and persistence to prove, or disprove
in this case, something that seems obvious in retrospect. Today, veterinarians
know that we should treat pets for pain, and pain control is a welcome and
critical aspect of all clinical medicine. But it is still not easy because some
animals are stoic, some pain signals are hard to perceive and some species give
no outward indications until the pain is severe. Thanks to research in this
area, we now have tools to help us understand when an animal is suffering.
As president and CEO of Morris Animal Foundation, I’m really proud of the
role the Foundation has played—and continues to play—in improving pain
management for pets.
This issue of AnimalNews focuses on how your donations have supported
innovative science that helps veterinarians diagnose and treat pain in pets and
exotic animals. We even share some tips to help you identify when your pet
is in pain.
I also want to point out Morris Animal Foundation’s new, more simplified
logo, which you can see on the cover of this issue. The Foundation is a leader in
cutting-edge veterinary science, and we wanted a logo that reflects our forward
thinking. At the same time, we are proud of the four-animal emblem—created
nearly 40 years ago—that symbolizes our scope. We hope our updated look
captures where Morris Animal Foundation has been and where it’s going. Let us
know what you think at [email protected].
Enjoy a safe and sunny summer with the animals you love. And thanks for all
you do to advance animal health.
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May 2012
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Common pain relievers
for pets
Safety characteristics of pain relievers are very
different in humans and animals. Never give
your pet a drug without first checking with a
veterinarian. Veterinarians have different drugclass options to choose from when treating pain
in pets.
• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
are anti-inflammatory and analgesic
• Opioids are reversible and have a short duration of action
• Alpha-2 agonists are sedatives that also have
analgesic properties
• Local anesthetics and topical anesthetics block
pain pathways
Humans have been controlling their own pain for
thousands of years—not so for animals. Just two
decades ago, a graduating veterinarian would have
completed relatively little course work that addressed pain
management in pets because the standard thinking was
that pain management could actually cause animals to
injure themselves more. Thankfully, things have changed
drastically over the years, and research has shown the
importance of pain alleviation in the healing process.
Veterinarians now have the knowledge and training to offer
pet owners many options for treating pain in the furry and
feathered friends who share their homes.
Pain management for animals has come a long way,
and Morris Animal Foundation has become a leader in
funding pain management studies for all animals. In
the last two decades alone, the Foundation has increased
its funding by 67 percent for studies that focus on pain
management for animals. This increase was in line with
an industry trend that began in the early 2000s, when
pet owners and veterinarians began demanding more
information and options.
Tuning in to pain type
What began as trying to manage pain in pets after injury
or illness now includes preventive measures to reduce or
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avoid pain altogether. Dr. Mike Petty, president of the
International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management,
says, “Animals feel pain as much, if not more, than we do,
yet due to survival instincts they try to hide their pain.”
There are two types of pain: acute and chronic. Acute
pain is usually temporary and results from something
specific, such as surgery, an injury or an infection. Chronic
pain lasts beyond the term of an injury or painful stimulus,
but it can also refer to cancer pain, pain from a chronic or
degenerative disease and pain from an unidentified cause.
Dr. Petty points out that, regardless of whether pain is
chronic or acute, animals tend to hide their symptoms. The
goal of veterinarians—and pet parents—is to see through
the facade. A position paper by the American College
of Veterinary Anesthesiologists on treatment of pain in
animals states that the prevention and alleviation of pain
in animals is a central, guiding principle of practice. Those
in the industry advocate that animal pain and suffering
are clinically important conditions that affect an animal’s
quality of life, and that methods to prevent and control pain
must be tailored to the animal.
“The trend of pain prevention has resulted in research that
is trying to validate both acute and chronic pain scales to
better understand when animals are in pain,” Dr. Petty
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says. “There is also a big move for pharmaceutical
organizations to develop specific pain medications or
delivery systems so that we don’t have to rely on crossover
from human medications.”
Morris Animal Foundation is doing its part to find
solutions. For example, the Foundation is funding
several studies that are establishing subjective pain scales
for companion animals, some of which are described in
this issue.
Dealing out the right dose
In addition, some Foundation-funded scientists are
working to establish proper dosing or administration
techniques for drugs that are already approved by the
U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use in humans.
These medications offer potential solutions to pain, but
because drugs are metabolized differently in animals
than in humans, the dosing must be appropriate.
The research team will have the information and ability to
perform genetic testing as part of future studies if important
correlations are found.
“This study is the foundation for future research on
the effectiveness of orally administered analgesics, such
as carprofen, in dogs and should answer some important
questions many veterinarians and owners have about this
particular drug,” she says.
Pain management is not only good for pets but it benefits
owners and veterinary practitioners as well. Patients enjoy
improved quality of life, owners maintain the bond with
their pets and veterinary teams experience improved morale
and job satisfaction. When pain loses, everybody wins. B
“As veterinarians, we really need to know if these drugs
work,” Dr. Petty says. “But without research, as we use
these human drugs, we can go into uncharted territory.”
Not only do different species react differently to certain
drugs, but individual animals also have unique reactions.
Some pets respond positively to pain medications, called
analgesics, while some don’t experience an effect or suffer
negative side effects.
With funding from Morris Animal Foundation,
Dr. Kristen Messenger, a veterinary anesthesiologist
and researcher from North Carolina State University, is
exploring reasons for these differences. She is looking at
age, breed, sex, concurrent illness and how the drug
carprofen is given to dogs, and she will then evaluate how
these factors may contribute to diverse responses. Carprofen
(trade name Rimadyl) is a commonly used pain medication
for dogs. She will also look for alterations in plasma
concentrations, or how the drug is absorbed, which may
predispose a dog to develop adverse drug reactions.
While many studies analyze medications using healthy
animals, Dr. Messenger’s study is unique in that she will
monitor dogs that are already on the medication for preexisting conditions.
“This particular drug is the most commonly used drug
at our veterinary teaching hospital, which shows how
important this research will be,” Dr. Messenger says.
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Plan ahead for your pet
Pain management is an integral part of diagnosis
and treatment. If your pet must undergo a painful
procedure, plan with your veterinarian in advance
for managing pain afterward. Fully discuss the
expected needs of your pet and outline a therapy plan
early in your pet’s care.
The most important role you can play in managing
your pet’s pain is to follow veterinary medical
instructions completely and to finish all medications
as directed. Another note of caution from Dr. Mike
Petty, president of the International Veterinary
Academy of Pain Management, is that you should
always consult a veterinarian before giving an animal
any type of medication, even herbal supplements,
and be sure to tell your veterinarian if your animal is
already being treated with another medication.
A postoperative pop of pain relief
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Research shows that novel drug
formulation works in just one shot
Dr. Lesley J. Smith, a board-certified veterinary
anesthesiologist at the University of Wisconsin, knows the
importance of pain management firsthand. She remembers
how, years ago, when her first dog developed complications
from cancer and needed limb amputation surgery, she had
to scramble to get more medication when the analgesics
her dog had already taken weren’t strong enough to keep
the pain at bay. More recently, Morris Animal Foundation
funding allowed Dr. Smith to study a better way to treat
postsurgical pain in dogs.
“Right now, our standard of care for relief of severe pain
requires an intravenous catheter, intensive care nursing
and continuous infusions of drugs,” Dr. Smith explains.
“Currently, there’s nothing commercially available that is
effective, long lasting and easily administered. Our study
looked at a single-injection drug, given under the skin, that
lasts at least three days.”
What’s the wonder drug? Hydromorphone, an opioid that
has provided pain relief for decades. Although the drug
is commonly used, a new formulation makes it easier to
administer. Dr. Smith and her co-investigators reformulated
hydromorphone into a lipid-based vesicle—called a
liposome—that slowly releases the drug to deliver a steady
stream of pain relief.
“Most people are familiar with patient-controlled
analgesia, where a person has an IV catheter and pushes
a button for more medication,” Dr. Smith says. “Our pets
can’t do that for themselves, though, so this formula of
the drug DPPC-C hydromorphone is a chemical way to
achieve that.”
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Photo courtesy of Dr. Lesley J. Smith
When our pets hurt we ache for them, but managing
pain in pets isn’t easy. Even though pain is considered the
fourth vital sign, it’s hard to treat when animals hide their
discomfort and when many medications prescribed for
people are not as effective or have not been validated as
effective in pets.
Dr. Lesley Smith’s passion for pain management began with her
first dog. Today, lovable Wilma provides inspiration.
In earlier research, also funded by Morris Animal
Foundation, Dr. Smith and Dr. Lisa Krugner-Higby
studied the metabolism and side effects of DPPC-C
hydromorphone in a group of healthy Beagles.
Using the information they collected, they studied the
new hydromorphone formulation in pets that needed major
surgery. Their results show that a single dose of DPPC-C
hydromorphone is as effective as the current standard of
care for pain relief. An added bonus is that it doesn’t cause
unexpected side effects and requires far less intensive care.
Although there aren’t any plans to commercialize
this drug formulation right now, Dr. Smith’s work
paves the way for finding other formulations of longacting pain medications. With less pain, our pets have
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New tools get to the heart
of feline aches
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Have you ever watched a cat jump off a high countertop
and the first thought that pops into your mind is, “Wow,
that’s gotta hurt!”
And yet, the cat doesn’t seem phased at all. A cat’s
ability to hide pain is almost legendary. In the wild, an
animal that is ill, lame or crying out in pain is vulnerable
to attack, but in a domestic setting, being stoic could affect
a cat’s quality of life because it may not get effective pain
management—and that can lead to poor recovery
after injury or surgery or a lack of treatment for illness.
Chronic pain—and the resulting behavioral changes—
can also affect the bond between cats and their owners,
which can to lead to relinquishment and unnecessary
euthanasia. That is why there is more focus on developing
tools to help veterinarians and owners subjectively
measure pain in cats.
Masters of disguise
Research suggests that owners are less likely to
take cats to the veterinarian during their older years,
when they may experience chronic pain. Dr. Mike
Petty, president of the International Veterinary
Academy of Pain Management, stresses that
veterinarians are the best resource for identifying if
and why a cat is in pain and for determining the best
way to manage it.
In addition to routine veterinary care, it’s
important to look for subtle behavior changes:
• Decreased appetite
• Hiding
Building tools to gauge pain
• Decreased activity
The older the cat, the more susceptible it is to
experiencing chronic pain from osteoarthritis.
Traditionally, the disease has been underdiagnosed in
cats because symptoms can be subtle. Using Morris
Animal Foundation funding, researchers from the
University of Montreal, Drs. Mary Klinck and Eric
Troncy, are developing two different arthritis pain
scales for cats: one designed for use by owners and
another for use by veterinarians. So far, their work
shows promise, and next steps for the project include
laboratory trials to increase the tests’ sensitivity and
make them even better at detecting pain.
• Lethargy
At North Carolina State University, another study
funded by the Foundation is also building a tool for
diagnosing pain. Dr. Duncan Lascelles is developing
a subjective owner-based questionnaire that could
help owners and veterinarians assess how well cats are
responding to treatments.
These assessment tools are currently being vetted for
validity and sensitivity but could be promising to future
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• Decreased grooming
• Inappropriate waste elimination
• Vocalization
• Aggression
• Decreased interaction with other pets and
family members
• Altered facial expression or posture
• Restlessness
• Increased body tension or flinching in response
to a gentle touch
• Physical signs, such as elevations in heart
rate, rapid breathing, higher body
temperature and blood
pressure or dilated pupils
Unique characteristics make
horses prone to pain
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While the options for alleviating pain in cats and dogs
have improved significantly over the past decade or so, there
is much to be learned about which drugs will work best
for horses’ unique physiology and anatomy. Large animal
veterinary researchers are working hard to learn more about
improving pain management in horses.
inflammation by sending neutrophils, a type of white blood
cell, to the site, but sometimes the neutrophils overreact and
thus damage the tissue. With Morris Animal Foundation
funding, Dr. Jones is studying how these cells orchestrate
the inflammatory response and evaluating a new drug that
may keep the neutrophils from overreacting.
Dr. Samuel Jones, assistant head for equine programs at
North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary
Medicine, points out three characteristics that are special
to horses: their gastrointestinal tract, their susceptibility
to endotoxemia and their vulnerability to laminitis.
These three characteristics, he says, set horses apart from
companion animals and pose a challenge to veterinarians
who treat them.
“The compound we are studying is not going to control
pain, but it may control the overreaction of neutrophils that
leads to pain,” Dr. Jones explains.
“A lot of how we treat pain in horses has been derived
from research that has been done for companion animals
and humans,” he says, “but we have to be careful because
there can be differences in how horses respond to different
drugs or how they experience pain, for that matter.”
Though much is left to learn, the good news is that pain
management for horses has made great strides in the past
20 years ago.
Dr. Jones explains that specific research is needed on
equine pain management, and he’s one of the scientists
doing just that. Specifically, he’s looking at how horses
react to treatment. The immune system reacts to injury or
This could be an important breakthrough for horses
because they are susceptible to endotoxemia, a condition
in which harmful bacteria in a horse’s gut get into the
bloodstream, which can cause shock, colic-like symptoms,
laminitis and even death.
“Clinicians have all realized how important pain
management is for a successful outcome,” Dr. Jones says.
“Horses do much better clinically if we can control pain.
That’s why there’s been an explosion of interest in the topic
and importance placed on finding the best treatments.” B
Signs of pain in horses
• Restlessness
• Sweating
• Rigid stance
• Dilated pupils
• Muscle tremors
• Reluctance to move
• Abnormal gait
• Reduced appetite
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Researchers work to conquer pain
in exotic animals
Scientists now know that answer was wrong. And
fortunately for those, like you, who love animals, the
management of pain and suffering is now viewed as a critical
part of animal health and care. Still, we are often guilty of
playing favorites. In the case of veterinary medicine, the
bounty given to advancing the health of domestic animals
greatly exceeds what is allotted to their exotic counterparts.
Nowhere is this more evident than in pain management
research for exotic animals.
Fortunately, new research funded by Morris Animal
Foundation is addressing pain management in several exotic
species, and scientists are now poised to answer questions
about pain more thoroughly than ever before.
Study breaks through the pain barrier
When it comes to understanding pain, reptiles are among
the most elusive animals to treat. In fact, reptile pain has
been so understudied that most veterinarians traditionally
have to use methods applied in mammalian species. Sadly,
this can lead to less successful and even fatal treatments.
With the help of Morris Animal Foundation funding,
University of Wisconsin researcher Dr. Kurt Sladky is
changing things for reptiles.
In 2006, Dr. Sladky took on what is now considered to be
the first-ever study to examine effective analgesic treatments
in reptiles. He focused on red-eared slider turtles, the most
popular pet turtle in the United States, and proved that
butorphanol tartrate, the commonly used analgesic in
reptiles, is not an adequate pain reliever in this species. Not
only is it ineffective, but his research also showed that the
drug can cause mild respiratory depression.
“This is not something you really want happening in an
animal that lives in water,” Dr. Sladky notes.
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Photo courtesy of Dr. Kurt Sladky
For centuries philosophers and scientists have debated the
question, “Can animals feel pain?” Until about three decades
ago, the answer to that question was thought to be “no.”
Researchers are trying to provide effective pain relief for turtles that
suffer propeller blade injuries.
Fast forward to 2012, and Dr. Sladky is giving even
more relief to our cold-blooded companions by learning
more about what pain medication does work. In studies
funded by Morris Animal Foundation, Dr. Sladky first
demonstrated that the drug tramadol is a low risk and
effective analgesic in red-eared slider turtles. Then, he took
these data into the field, where he tested the efficacy of
tramadol on loggerhead sea turtles—a highly endangered
turtle found in oceans throughout the world. His study
yielded strong results.
To accomplish his research on loggerheads, Dr. Sladky
teamed up with Dr. Terry Norton, director and veterinarian
of the Georgia Sea Turtle Center.
“This work on pain management is important when these
turtles have issues,” Dr. Norton explains. “We have not had
effective pain management in these species until now, and it
can really increase their survival and rehabilitation rates.”
Sadly, sea turtles experience a lot of painful issues.
Propeller blade injuries are notorious for killing or
disfiguring them. In addition, complications due to
dredging, fishing lines and pneumonia are among the
many issues that can debilitate a sea turtle.
Measuring suffering
in voiceless creatures
Measuring pain in any animal can be difficult, but
in species that can’t bark, whimper or cry, it can be an
especially slippery task. For Dr. Sladky, this question is
paramount to his research.
“The question of ‘How do I measure pain?’ must come
before the question ‘What drugs do I use?’” Dr. Sladky says.
And Dr. Sladky believes any measurement of pain needs
to take emotional suffering into account. He cites a chilling
example from human medicine that reinforces his belief in
giving the benefit of the doubt when dealing with pain.
“Even just 40 years ago, human medicine adhered
to the idea that the brains of newborn babies were too
immature to experience pain,” he recounts. “In turn,
they never received any pain medications, even after
very invasive surgeries.”
In another one of Dr. Sladky’s studies funded by Morris
Animal Foundation, he and his laboratory colleague,
Dr. Tracie Baker, measured the efficacy of several analgesic
drugs in koi (the large Japanese fish) by monitoring
attributes that dictated how well the fish could eat, swim
and react to other stimuli after surgery.
Understanding drug dosing in reptiles
Studies are leading to less suffering for injured and ill bearded
dragons, which are commonly kept as pets.
Although this research is opening doors for managing
pain in cold-blooded species beyond turtles and fish, there
is more to be done.
butorphanol, morphine, tramadol, carprofen, ketoprofen
and meloxicam. In other Morris Animal Foundation–funded studies at the
University of Tennessee, principal investigator Dr. Cheryl
Greenacre’s research into the pain management of bearded
dragons is making strides for lizards. She and a team of
researchers developed a valid test for monitoring pain in
reptiles and then used that test to evaluate the effectiveness
of various pain-relieving medications in bearded dragons.
They determined dosages for a number of medications that
can provide some pain relief in bearded dragons, including
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Looking forward, Dr. Sladky hopes to use his research
to learn more about managing pain in snakes.
“These animals have incredible abilities,” Dr. Sladky
emphasizes. “Their level of understanding and how they
experience the world might be more complicated than
we will ever know.”
We’re happy that crusaders for cold-blooded creatures, like
Drs. Sladky and Greenacre, keep pushing for answers. B
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camera, because a bird will alter its behavior if it thinks it’s
being watched.
The apparatus is a perch that warms up, and if the bird
feels that the perch is too hot, it will lift its foot, causing the
perch to automatically cool down.
“If a bird is on a warm perch and is given analgesic, its
pain threshold is higher, and it won’t lift its foot as quickly,”
says Dr. Paul-Murphy.
With Foundation funding, Dr. Paul-Murphy and her
colleague Dr. David Guzman have also studied how
nalbuphine, a morphine-like drug, affects parrots. Her
studies in this area found that nalbuphine works for about
three to four hours. Hoping to find a longer-lasting drug,
they continued the research by looking at the effects of
tramadol in parrots.
Long-lasting pain relief is in the pipeline for parrots and kestrels.
Researcher finds ways to evaluate
and treat pain in birds
A dog may limp when in pain. A cat can hide or hiss.
But sick birds often show no symptoms at all until an
injury becomes debilitating. Dr. Joanne Paul-Murphy of
the University of California–Davis is a renowned expert in
pain management for birds, and thanks to Morris Animal
Foundation funding, she has learned a lot over the years.
“Birds are programmed to show that nothing is bothering
them. They don’t whine or cry,” says Dr. Paul-Murphy.
“Birds are not really domesticated, and so we haven’t really
learned to understand when a bird is in pain.”
To carry out the research, her scientific team developed an
apparatus to test the birds’ discomfort without causing any
real pain or injury. The apparatus is outfitted with a hidden
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“Tramadol is given orally but may not provide as much
pain relief as butorphanol,” says Dr. Paul-Murphy. It does
have a few advantages, however: “We can send patients
home with it, and it provides pain relief for a longer period
of time.”
Recently, Dr. Paul-Murphy and Dr. Guzman teamed up
to look at the effect of different pain-relief drugs on raptors.
The researchers are learning that analgesics work very
differently in different avian species.
“A parrot is as different from a kestrel as a cat is from a
horse,” says Dr. Murphy.
The team chose to work with American kestrels because
they are very common in wildlife rehabilitation facilities.
So far, the results have been very surprising.
“We see great differences when compared with the other
species of birds we evaluated,” Dr. Guzman says. “This is
very important because it will help veterinarians to make
the right choice regarding which opioid drug, and at what
frequency, to provide it to kestrels and, by extrapolation, to
some other raptors in pain. It will ultimately improve their
welfare and health.” B
New wildlife studies help a
multitude of species worldwide
Part of Morris Animal Foundation’s unique contribution
to animal health is that our mission includes helping
wildlife. And not only do we fund wildlife health research,
but the Foundation is often the only source of funding for
wildlife scientists. So much so, that a number of wildlife
researchers have called Morris Animal Foundation the
National Institutes of Health for wildlife funding.
Support from Morris Animal Foundation fills a major
void in funding for wildlife health. At our March Wildlife
Scientific Advisory Board meeting this year, we committed
to $1.9 million in funding for wildlife studies over the
next three years. That includes more than $775,000 for
18 continuing studies and just over $1.1 million for
13 new studies.
These studies address a vast array of health issues that
affect captive and free-range wild animals worldwide. Just
a few of the issues that will be addressed are pneumonia
that is killing off bighorn sheep; deadly infectious diseases
that are wiping out species of amphibians and bats;
environmental contaminants affecting ducks in Argentina,
birds in North America and marine life in the Gulf of
Mexico; pain management in raptors; reproductive issues
in elephants; stress-related illnesses in captive cheetahs; and
decreasing disease transmission rates for lions, rhinos and
tigers living in the wild. B
Learn more
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Say it with an eCard
Our holiday eCards were such a hit last year, that
we’ve expanded our line of cards. Now, you can send an
environmentally friendly eCard to memorialize a pet,
send birthday or get well wishes, welcome a new pet or say
congrats or thank you. There’s even an option for your pet
to send a card to a special someone.
The best part? Your donation supports research that
advances animal health. So not only does your card brighten
the day for that special someone, but your gift makes the
world a healthier place for animals everywhere. B
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Your donations at work
Your donations truly make a difference in the lives of animals worldwide.
At any given time, Morris Animal Foundation manages about 300 active
studies. Here’s a look at some recent successes made possible through
your support.
For dogs
Lack of bacteria increases
risk of urinary stones
Dr. Michael P. Murtaugh
University of Minnesota
Urinary stones are a common problem
in dogs, and one that can cause lifethreatening obstruction of the urinary
tract. It is suspected that natural bacteria in
the gut can help prevent this condition.
For dogs
Study identifies potential
bone cancer therapy
Dr. Cheryl A. London
The Ohio State University
Osteosarcomas account for about 5 percent
of all tumors in dogs. This type of cancer has
a very high risk of spreading, particularly to
the lungs. It is also aggressive, and treatment
often requires amputation of the affected
limb coupled with chemotherapy to provide
temporary relief from this disease.
Through this study and Morris Animal
Foundation funding, researchers identified
a new target for therapeutic intervention
for this type of bone cancer. Information
gained from the study has led to a clinical
trial for dogs with osteosarcoma. So far,
early results are encouraging.
Using Morris Animal Foundation
funding, researchers from the University
of Minnesota examined natural bacteria
in healthy dogs and compared them to
those in dogs with urinary stones. They
confirmed that a lack of certain types of
bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract of dogs
increases the possibility that the animal will
develop urinary stones.
The team was able to produce three
probiotic bacteria that have the potential to
be used for preventing and treating urinary
stones in dogs. This study also provided
research training for a veterinary graduate
student who has now received her PhD and
accepted a postdoctoral fellow position to
study vaccine development at the University
of Minnesota.
For cats
Research makes asthma
shots safer
Dr. Carol Reinero and
Dr. Chee-Hoon Chang
University of Missouri
An estimated 1 to 5 percent of pet cats
suffer from asthma caused by immune
reactions to inhaled allergens. Previous
Morris Animal Foundation–funded studies
indicated that allergy shots show promise
as a potential cure; however, these shots
can take months to work, and most cats
require concurrent treatment with steroids
to control serious symptoms.
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With continued Foundation funding,
researchers from the University of
Missouri examined whether treatment
with steroids can affect testing for asthmacausing allergens and whether steroids
reduce the efficacy of the allergy shots.
They determined that allergy testing can
proceed while cats are taking steroids.
They also found that inhaled steroids
are the preferred long-term treatment to
control symptoms while allergy shots are
being given.
These findings will help veterinarians
better diagnose and treat feline asthma. In
addition to these results, this study provided
extensive training to a postgraduate student
and five veterinary students.
For horses
Insight could increase
survival of sick foals
Dr. Ramiro E. Toribio
The Ohio State University
Sepsis is the no. 1 cause of death in
newborn foals. This life-threatening
condition impairs several bodily functions,
including energy metabolism. This study
examined the levels of two important
energy-regulating hormones, insulin and
leptin, in foals with sepsis.
With funding from Morris Animal
Foundation, the researchers proved their
hypothesis that these hormones are
abnormal in foals with sepsis, and that the
imbalances are associated with an increased
risk of dying of sepsis. These results
emphasize the importance of controlling
the energy needs of critically ill foals. The
results will help improve the treatment and
prognosis for this deadly disease.
For wildlife
For wildlife
For wildlife
Parasite control improved in captive giraffes
Better detection of chronic
wasting disease
Environment and stress affect cheetah health
Dr. Gary West and Dr. Butch KuKanich
Kansas State University
Dr. Edward A. Hoover
Colorado State University
Dr. Karen A. Terio
University of Illinois
Captive giraffes are highly susceptible to
parasitic infections that cause weight loss,
lethargy and even death. Treatment to
prevent parasites has caused some animals
to develop resistance to medications,
however. This resistance is likely due to
improper dosing. The increasing incidence
of resistance has limited the kinds of drugs
caretakers can use to treat captive giraffes
with intestinal parasites.
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a
fatal, contagious brain disease of cervids,
including mule deer, elk and moose. It was
originally found only in northern Colorado
and southeastern Wyoming, but its range
is spreading. Captive cheetah populations worldwide
are plagued by debilitating diseases and
infertility, conditions that are rare in wild
cheetahs. Although these conditions were
originally thought to be associated with
the lack of genetic diversity in captive
animals, mounting evidence indicates that
chronic stress in response to aspects of the
captive environment alters the cheetah’s
immune system.
Using Morris Animal Foundation
funding, researchers from Kansas
State University tested oral and topical
formulations of an antiparasitic drug to
determine which formulation is most
effective. They found that although topical
administration is easier, it is more variable
and may promote drug resistance. Oral
dosing produced the best therapeutic
concentrations and appears to be the better
dosing route to minimize the development
of resistant parasites.
With Morris Animal Foundation funding,
researchers from Colorado State University
have developed a test to detect low levels
of the CWD agent in the blood and other
body fluids of deer. This new method could
help wildlife managers and veterinarians
better identify CWD in deer and possibly
in other species. The findings also have
the potential to identify lifelong carrier
animals. This work will benefit any species
that may be exposed to CWD.
Learn more
Scientists from the University of Illinois
investigated how individual animal
temperament, environmental factors and
captive management practices influence
stress responses of cheetahs and affect
the development of Helicobacter-induced
gastritis, one of the more serious diseases
affecting captive cheetahs. Through this
Morris Animal Foundation–funded
study, they found that cheetahs with
certain temperaments are at high risk for
detrimental stress responses and gastritis.
They also learned that gastritis and
stress hormone levels varied significantly
by facility, indicating that overall facility
management practices are important in
controlling disease and stress response.
In particular, housing animals with
high-risk temperaments at certain
facilities or improving facility designs
to lower stress in these animals may be
beneficial in improving the overall health
of captive cheetahs.
Want to learn more about the health issues that affect your pet?
Morris Animal Foundation’s new online health info centers provide
a wealth of information about various diseases that affect cats and
dogs. Visit the For Pet Lovers section of the website,
www.MorrisAnimalFoundation.org, to learn more.
www.MorrisAnimalFoundation.org
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Cancer campaign funds nearly
$5 million in research in five years
Five years ago, Morris Animal Foundation launched an
initiative to increase our funding for studies that would
tackle the no. 1 killer of dogs: cancer. At the time our
objectives were simple. We wanted to give scientists genetic
tools to study cancer, to help researchers test treatments and
determine ways to prevent cancer and to train new canine
cancer researchers.
We knew cancer was a big concern for dog lovers, but we
never anticipated the outpouring of support we received
from thousands of people across the country. Thanks to
their support, we pledged funding for more than 40 canine
cancer studies—many of which are still under way—
totaling more than $4.7 million. This campaign has been,
without a doubt, an outstanding success. We would like to
share some of the highlights of the past five years.
Some campaign successes
• Establishing a tumor tissue bank that houses samples
of the most common canine cancers, which will help
scientists study cancer and potential treatments
• Funding two programs that train scientists to head
research programs that will lead to new discoveries in
the field of cancer for companion animals
• Discovering genetic information that could lead to a
prognostic lymphoma test
• Identifying inherited deficiencies that may contribute
to the development of lymphoma in Golden Retrievers
• Developing dosing calculations that will help
provide more effective and safer chemotherapy
dosing, determining more effective ways to administer
chemotherapy and finding evidence of how to overcome
chemotherapy resistance
• Identifying a promising inhibitor that may help kill
bone cancer cells and a drug with potential for
shrinking soft-tissue sarcomas
• Raising awareness of canine cancer through the K9
Cancer Walk Program, which hosted 13 walks that
involved more than 5,000 dog lovers and raised more
than half a million dollars for canine cancer research
It is thanks to your gifts that we have been able to
make a significant difference in the lives of dogs with
cancer. Though we will no longer use our Canine Cancer
Campaign logo and website, Morris Animal Foundation
remains dedicated to funding canine cancer studies. In fact,
we’ve pledged nearly $5.5 million for more than 30 studies
currently under way.
We also recently launched the Canine Lifetime Health
Project, a nationwide effort that involves groundbreaking
studies designed to learn how to prevent and treat major
diseases affecting dogs. The first study we’re funding
addresses—you guessed it—cancer. We encourage you
to visit www.CanineLifetimeHealth.org today to
join the project. B
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Your monthly gift makes
a world of difference
Become a loyal friend and your monthly gift will support
science that truly makes a difference in the lives of animals.
When you enroll in automatic monthly giving, you provide
Morris Animal Foundation with ongoing, sustainable
support for the programs that create a healthier tomorrow
for animals. Even the smallest gifts add up quickly.
Did you know that monthly giving is an easy and
effective way to support Morris Animal Foundation?
Monthly giving
• Makes it easy to budget your charitable giving
• Allows you to easily manage your donations
through our online Service Center
• Entitles you to receive our quarterly eNews and
quarterly AnimalNews newsletter
• Helps Morris Animal Foundation focus critical
resources on advancing animal health worldwide
Make your monthly giving commitment this spring.
Simply visit the Donate section of our website,
www.MorrisAnimalFoundation.org, and choose
Monthly Giving to give a gift for all seasons. B
Join us online
Good things are happening every day at Morris Animal Foundation, and you can be part of our animal-loving
community by joining us online. Simply “like” us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/morrisanimal), follow us on
Twitter (www.twitter.com/morris_animal) or tune in to our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/morrisanimal).
Learn about how our funding makes animal health advances possible, read about or watch fun animal antics, share
your passion for animals and tell us your thoughts on animal health.
We also encourage you to share news about us with your animal-loving friends and family members. The more
people working toward animal health advancements, the better off our pets will be. B
www.MorrisAnimalFoundation.org
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In loving memory
At Morris Animal Foundation we know how difficult
it is to lose a special pet. Pets are part of our families, and
this section honors the amazing animals that have touched
their families’ lives.
The pets in this section were honored through
qualifying donations made between December 16, 2011,
and March 15, 2012. These gifts will be used to improve
animal health by funding research that can help protect,
treat and cure the animals of the future.
Gifts of $200 or more per pet qualify a special pet
to be listed in the “In loving memory” section of
AnimalNews. Please send a photo for consideration with
your donation. For donations of $500 or more, a brass
plate engraved with your pet’s name will also be added
to our Pet Memorial Wall.
For more information, visit the Donate section on our
website and click on Memorial and Honor Gifts.
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Abbie (1)
Ellie (13)
Max, Our Sunshine (21)
Shadow (34)
Abby (2)
Elsa
Maximus Decimus Meridius
(Max) (22)
Sinckers, Murphy & Charlie
Beloved Great Dane
DONOR: Dr. & Mrs. W. A. Deneke
FAMILY: Bill, Sue, Emmy and all the kids and grandkids
Beloved Pets
DONOR: Linda McBain &
George Waters
FAMILY: Linda McBain &
George Waters
Maxine (23)
Skylar
Mio
Sophie (35)
Missy (24)
Sprout (36)
Hawkeye & Joker
Missy (25)
Storm & Rex (37)
Irish Setters
Mollie (26)
Stuey (38)
Molly
Tara (39)
Mugsy Malone (27)
Thor
Nattie (28)
Toby (40)
Pearl & Diamond (29)
Truman (41)
Pepper & Madison (30)
Tucker
Puk
Tucker-B
Robbie’s Fritzie,
Robbie’s Penelope Katrina &
Penny K. Wahl
Vixen
Beloved Best Friend
D O NO R : Mark & Kathy Lowery
FAMI LY : Mark & Kathy Lowery
Beloved Dog
D O NO R : Penny & Bill Carlson
FAMI LY : Debby & Terry Fitch
Abby (3)
Beloved Best Friend
D O NO R : Mike Nielson
FAMI LY : Mike Nielson & Les Posey
Alex
Beloved Cat
D O NO R : Elizabeth Cohen
FAMI LY : Andy Ruland & Sue Sherwin
Archie (4)
Beloved Dog
D O NO R : Penny & Bill Carlson
FAMI LY : Jeanne Urna &
Lino Legrottaglie
Blossom
Beloved Dog
D O NO R : Mary Jo Scholand
FAMI LY : Mary Jo Scholand
Boomer (5)
Beloved Dog
D O NO R : Pamela & Arnold Loeb
FAMI LY : Pamela & Arnold Loeb
Bronwyn
Beloved Dog
D O NO R : Elizabeth & Erik Delfosse
FAMI LY : Elizabeth & Erik Delfosse
Butler (6)
Beloved Dog
D O NO R : Bob & Karen Jachens
FAMI LY : Tish McGlynn & Jim Dixson
Butterball
Beloved Cat
D O NO R : Elizabeth A. Biddick
FAMI LY : Elizabeth A. Biddick
Calin (7)
Beloved Cat
D O NO R : Veronique Delesalle
FAMI LY : Veronique Delesalle
Candi & Heather
Beloved Smooth Collies
D O NO R : Carol S. Martin
FAMI LY : Carol S. Martin
Charley (8)
Beloved Dog
D O NO R : Michael & Elizabeth Maroney
FAMI LY : Susan & David Swain
Charlie Girl (9)
Beloved Best Dog and Friend
D O NO R : John & Sandy Moss
FAMI LY : John & Sandy Moss
Chrissy (10)
Beloved Cat
D O NO R : Joseph A. Egrie
FAMI LY : Joseph A. Egrie
Chrissy (11)
Beloved Poodle
D O NO R : Dennis Snider
FAMI LY : Dennis & Kristen Snider
Dakota (12)
Beloved Sweet Pea
D O NO R : The Weir Family
FAMI LY : Todd Bjella
www.MorrisAnimalFoundation.org
Beloved Companion
DON OR: Anonymous
FA M I LY: Carla Heiland
Beloved Cat
DON OR: Carolyn Edwards
FA M I LY: Christine Patoff
Freeway
Beloved Dog
DON OR: Denise Achram
FA M I LY: Mr. & Mrs. Ken Mack
Haley’s Peach Brandy
Beloved Golden Retriever
DON OR: Alonzo & Laura Rosado
FA M I LY: Alonzo & Laura Rosado
Hanna, Bosco & Maggie
Beloved Dogs
DON OR: Sacramento Valley
Dog Fanciers Assocation
FA M I LY: Sacramento Valley
Dog Fanciers Assocation
Beloved Pets
DON OR: Mary O’Leary
FA M I LY: Machelle & John O’Neill
Beloved Companions No Longer with Us
DON OR: Irish Setter Club of
Colorado Inc.
FA M I LY: Irish Setter Club of
Colorado Inc.
Jessie (14)
Beloved Canine
DON OR: Lynn Myers, VMD, &
Irving Stein
FA M I LY: Angela Butler & Ed Haare
Jigsaw (15)
Beloved Australian Cattle Dog
DON OR: Anne Ruddy & Nancy Bertino
FA M I LY: Tamara & Jim Fogelquist
Kako (16)
Beloved Cat
DON OR: Hui Chau
FA M I LY: The Chau Family
Lily (17)
Beloved Dog
DON OR: Anne Pardee
FA M I LY: Anne Pardee
Loke
Beloved Pet
DON OR: Richard Rudman &
Karen Greenberg
FA M I LY: Darre Halloran
Lonestar Sir Bubba Pantzalot
Spruill (18)
Beloved Most Loving &
Gentle English Mastiff
DON OR: Dottie Spruill
FA M I LY: Frank & Dottie Spruill
Mandy (19)
Beloved Companion
DON OR: Dave & Blanche Roberts
FA M I LY: Dave & Blanche Roberts
Manny (20)
Beloved Cat
DON OR: Joseph A. Egrie
FA M I LY: Joseph A. Egrie
Marla & Priss
Beloved Pets
DON OR: Douglas & Kathy Miller
FA M I LY: Douglas & Kathy Miller
Beloved Golden Retriever
DONOR: Robert & Vicki Uhr
FAMILY: Robert & Vicki Uhr
Beloved Greyhound & Friend
DONOR: Nancy Ann Shores
FAMILY: Nancy Ann Shores
Beloved German Shepherd
DONOR: Kim Mason
FAMILY: Kim Mason
Beloved Toy Fox Terrier
DONOR: Joanna Barnish
FAMILY: The Barnish Family
Beloved Cat
DONOR: Jay & Marcia Newton
FAMILY: Jay & Marcia Newton
Beloved Dog
DONOR: KT Torello & Linda Benedetti
FAMILY: KT Torello & Linda Benedetti
Beloved English Springer Spaniel
DONOR: Shirley Thomas
FAMILY: The David Newman Family
Beloved Scottie
DONOR: Sissy Dyer & Mike Clinton
FAMILY: Sissy Dyer & Mike Clinton
Beloved Cocker Spaniel
DONOR: Linda & Marc Jarvis
FAMILY: The Jarvis Family
Beloved Greyhounds, Forever in My Heart
DONOR: Mary Pat Parkhill
FAMILY: Mary Pat Parkhill
Beloved Miniature Schnauzers
DONOR: Bill & Denise Jordan
FAMILY: Bill & Denise Jordan
Beloved Pet
DONOR: Karrie Wright
FAMILY: Gregg Wolf
Beloved Dogs
DONOR: Barbara J. Wahl
FAMILY: Barbara J. Wahl
Sadie (31)
Beloved Dog
DONOR: Catherine G. Ross
FAMILY: Catherine G. Ross
Schroeder (32)
Beloved Pet
DONOR: Walter & Judith Schirber
FAMILY: Walter & Judith Schirber
Beloved Pug
DONOR: Ronald Yucas & John DeForge
FAMILY: Ariuska & Phonzo Pearson
Beloved Dog
DONOR: Carol S. Martin
FAMILY: Ed & Sandy Rutkowski
Beloved West Highland White Terrier
DONOR: Linda & Norm Shartzer
FAMILY: Linda & Norm Shartzer
Beloved Cat
DONOR: Ashley & Michael Seymour
FAMILY: Ashley & Michael Seymour
Beloved Pets
DONOR: Nancy Myers
FAMILY: Nancy Myers
Beloved Pet
DONOR: Fran Sunseri
FAMILY: Art & Sharon Stewart
Beloved Irish Setter
DONOR: Kathi Guerrant
FAMILY: Susan Walker
Beloved Pet
DONOR: Kevin Nixon
FAMILY: Kevin Nixon
Beloved Border Collie
DONOR: Katherine Wallace
FAMILY: Katherine Wallace
Beloved Friend & Companion
DONOR: The Truman Collar Website
FAMILY: Debby & Terry Fitch
Beloved Dog
DONOR: Mary Henning
FAMILY: Mary Henning
Beloved Dog
DONOR: Mary Headley
FAMILY: Mary Headley
Beloved Canine
DONOR: Claire Rolfs & Rick Koehler
FAMILY: Rob & Andie Fetherston
Walter (42)
Beloved Rescued Shelter Dog
DONOR: Pamela Green
FAMILY: Pamela Green, Grover, Velvet
and Fox
Wiley (43)
Beloved Beagle
DONOR: Brenda Heaster & Keith Ritter
FAMILY: Brenda Heaster & Keith Ritter
Sgt. Benny Ardoir (33)
Beloved Dog
DONOR: Penny & Bill Carlson
FAMILY: Ken & Pam Wicker
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B y A le x J imene z
Some people don’t just make a habit out of doing good
deeds—they make it their life’s mission. At Morris Animal
Foundation, we might also call these people Lamplighters.
Diane Tanner is a perfect example.
As a member of the Lamplighter Society, Diane is
including Morris Animal Foundation in her estate plans.
Her selfless choice will give more animals the opportunity
to enjoy longer, healthier lives.
But Diane didn’t decide to become a Lamplighter
overnight. In fact, she can trace her commitment to
Morris Animal Foundation all the way back to a youthful
joy ride and a serendipitous encounter with a dog who
changed her life. Diane impishly recounts how she had
to stop for gas after being chased around town by the
local boys, but she turns a bit serious as she recalls her
unexpected encounter with the gas station owner’s
ferocious-looking Doberman, Duke.
“Duke came strolling across the lawn like some
motorcycle rider with a pack of ciggies rolled up in his
T-shirt sleeve,” she continues. “He walked right up to me,
leaned on my leg, turned his head up to my eyes, and I
swear, he said, ‘Hey baby, what’s your name?’”
Diane was hooked and continued to visit Duke every day.
A few years later, when he fathered puppies, Diane didn’t
miss a beat and quickly adopted one.
“I named her Ilsa,” Diane says. “And she was my entire
life for the next 12-and-a-half years.”
Photo courtesy of Diane Tanner
Chance encounter
leads to lifelong
puppy love
Losing her beloved Ilsa brought Diane Tanner in touch with
the Foundation, and she’s supported our mission ever since.
Sadly, on the night of Diane’s birthday many years ago,
Ilsa lost a 9-week battle with cancer, passing away in Diane’s
arms. It was terribly painful, but Diane remembers how
much it meant when her veterinarian sent her a memorial
card through Morris Animal Foundation, commemorating
Ilsa’s life.
This past year, Diane’s appreciation for Morris Animal
Foundation grew even stronger when her late mother
became attached to a copy of AnimalNews in the weeks
leading up to her passing. The magazine’s cover featured
two sweet kittens that Diane’s mother absolutely adored.
Diane sees the magazine as a symbolic token of her mother’s
love for animals.
Diane’s mother passed away on Valentine’s Day, which
she says is fitting because her mom had such a huge heart.
“The more love she had, the more she gave away,” Diane
says of her mom. “She taught me to love, as did Ilsa.
Supporting Morris Animal Foundation is the perfect way
to honor them both.”
Now retired, Diane spends her time volunteering at
several animal shelters and community outreach programs
and tending to the local public gardens. She is also devoted
to her greyhound, Fudgie Ripples.
With such a huge heart and an unrivaled dedication
to animals and the greater good, Diane is a superb
embodiment of a Lamplighter, lighting the future of
animal health. B
Learn more
Have you remembered Morris Animal Foundation in your estate plans, or are you thinking
about doing so? Contact Amy Buchheit at [email protected] or
800.243.2345 for more information about how you can be involved in the Lamplighter Society!
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Virtual view:
thoughts from
our Facebook fans
Summer is just around the corner. We recently asked our Facebook fans to share
how they plan to enjoy the warm, sunny days with their pets. Here are some of
their responses
• “Weekly Greyhound group walk along the American River.”—Janet Psik
• “Dogs get more walks, horse gets more riding!”—Judy Dillon
• “Bringing them to work with me on a regular basis and more barn trips.” —Colleen O’Dell
• “Hiking and camping, perhaps. Maybe a 14er?”—Breann VanEpp
• “Lots of running and swimming if I can get her in the water.”—Sue Skelly Evanoff
Share your passion for animals with us at www.facebook.com/morrisanimal.
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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officers
trustees emeriti
David Haworth, President/CEO
Wayne A. Jensen, Chief Scientific Officer
Dan Reed, Executive Development Officer
John Taylor, Chief Operating Officer
Mark J. Carter, Chair (Evergreen, CO)
Stanley M. Teeter, Vice Chair (Topeka, KS)
Roger H. Bohart, Treasurer (Boulder, CO)
Amy Hunkeler, Corporate Secretary
(Lee’s Summit, MO)
Deborah Davenport, Scientific Liaison
(Lecompton, KS)
Eve Anderson
Patty Barnard
G. Marvin Beeman
Erik Bergishagen
Lewis Berman
R. Anthony Chamberlin
Mrs. Robert V. Clark Jr.
Robert Detterman
Sue Ane Langdon Emrek
Lester Fisher
Murray Fowler
animalnews editor
Heidi Jeter, Director of Communications
animalnews contributors
Liz Devitt
Amy Ettinger
Alex Jimenez
Kelley Weir
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staff, please visit the About Us section at
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Robin A. Downing (Windsor, CO)
Susan Giovengo (Mason, OH)
James A. Kutsch Jr. (Morristown, NJ)
Hugh B. Lewis (Vancouver, WA)
Lon D. Lewis (Topeka, KS)
Patrick O. Long (Corvallis, OR)
Bette M. Morris (Topeka, KS)
David R. Morris (Shawnee, KS)
Judith Needham (Hunt Valley, MD)
Janice Peterson (Ocean Park, WA)
Dominic Travis (St. Paul, MN)
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Thank you to the generous animal lovers who
sponsored studies featured in this issue at a level
ranging from $3,000 per year to the full cost of
the project:
Anonymous
George Sydney & Phyllis Redmond Miller Trust
GREYLong
Hill’s Pet Nutrition
Kettering Family Foundation
Lincoln State Cat Club
Kathleen & Robert Mahoney
Nick & Patti Mattera
Orthopedic Foundation for Animals
PetScreen Ltd.
Cheryl Sedestrom
twitter.com/morris_animal
The Treehouse Fund
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Peter Rhulen
Ken Rosenthal
Mary Silkworth
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Your Legacy Gift
Lights the Way
Have you made Morris Animal
Foundation a beneficiary of any of the following?
✓ Your will
✓ Your trust
✓ Your securities
✓ Your life insurance
✓ Your qualified pension plan
(401K, 403(b)(7), IRA, Keogh)
If so, you are eligible to join our
Lamplighter Society! See page 16
for more information.
Your gift will advance animal
health for years to come.