Study shows promise for treating blood clots in cats

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Study shows promise
for treating blood
clots in cats
The situation is frightening. One night, you are reading
in bed when you hear your 4-year-old cat scream. You run
down the stairs and find her dragging her back legs across
the living room in obvious pain. You gather your pet in your
arms and head to the veterinary emergency room.
After a careful examination, the veterinarian tells you
that your cat has suffered from a painful blood clot, known
as feline arterial thromboembolism (FAT), and the prognosis
is poor. In the morning, the doctor calls to say your beloved
pet survived the night, but she will most likely suffer future
clotting recurrences. The only humane course of action seems
to be a heartbreaking decision you never thought you would
have to make for such a young cat.
Each year, between 200,000 and 600,000 cats are at
risk for developing these life-threatening blood clots, which
often are associated with heart disease. Only one-third of
all affected cats survive the initial blood clot, and because
of the potential for repeat episodes, many of these cats are
euthanized.
FAT episodes occur when arterial plaque (clot) breaks
free and travels back to the legs where the aorta branches out.
This is extremely painful to cats and it can paralyze their back
legs. Once FAT happens, it is highly likely to reoccur.
Using funding from Morris Animal Foundation, Dr.
Daniel Hogan, associate professor of cardiology at Purdue
University’s School of Veterinary Medicine, has done
extensive work to provide a lasting solution for this terrible
condition. Dr. Hogan and his research team conducted what
they call the FAT Cat Study, a clinical trial that tested the
efficacy of clopidogrel (Plavix) and aspirin as blood-thinning
therapies to prevent recurring blood clots.
Because these drugs have been used to successfully prevent
blood clots in humans, some veterinarians have experimented
with using aspirin and Plavix to prevent additional FAT
episodes in cats. Using a blinded clinical trial, Dr. Hogan and
his team hoped to determine whether either drug might be an
effective therapy for cats at risk of recurrent clotting.
In this trial, the researchers discovered that Plavix was
significantly more effective than aspirin at preventing future
clots and increasing survival after the development of FAT.
Results show that not only did cats taking Plavix survive
longer during the study period, but they also lived an average
of 12 months after their initial clotting episode. One cat in
the study lived for six years after the first incident.
The outcome of this study is providing hope to thousands
of cat owners around the world, and the promise of a longer
and healthier life for their beloved feline companions. Morris
Animal Foundation is proud to support Dr. Hogan’s efforts,
and hopes, along with Dr. Hogan, that his study will soon
result in simple and affordable treatment for cats affected
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IN THIS ISSUE
Your gifts at work
2 Your gifts at work
3 Canine heroes
4 Historical series part 4: The next move
toward a bright future
Over the past 65 years, Morris Animal Foundation has become a global
leader in animal health. We could not fulfill our mission of advancing
veterinary medicine without the help of generous supporters like you.
6 The most popular ways to give at
year-end
6 Dollar for dollar—Your gift will
be doubled
7 Foundation fuels the future of
veterinary medical research
8 Upcoming events
8 A pet’s legacy has a lasting
impact on veterinary medicine
Making effective cancer treatments safer
By the time the most common bladder cancer in dogs is diagnosed, it is usually so
advanced that local therapies are ineffective. Chemotherapy using cisplatin is an
effective treatment, but it can cause damage to the kidneys and can take up to 6 1/2
hours to administer. The good news is that researchers at the University of Missouri
have discovered that adding the drug Tavocept decreased the time to administer
cisplatin to only 90 minutes and reduced the potential for kidney damage associated
with cisplatin. This finding may allow veterinarians to reduce the risk of using
cisplatin not only for bladder cancer, but also for other tumors. %
Improving the diagnosis of genetic diseases in cats
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Researchers at Texas A&M University are working to improve the diagnosis of
feline genetic diseases with a more detailed mapping of the feline genome. The X
chromosome, which harbors many important genes responsible for feline diseases
and developmental processes, has been challenging to decode. Researchers are using
two new approaches, made possible with recent technology, to uncover more genetic
details. The new information found in feline DNA will help scientists identify
predispositions to such diseases as diabetes, cancer, arthritis, kidney disease and
infectious diseases. %
Improving surgical care for horses
Horses suffering from colic, a severely painful gastrointestinal condition, often must
undergo abdominal surgery. Though surgical procedures have improved, more than
40 percent of the horses that undergo surgery develop postoperative infections at the
surgical site. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin tested the use of absorbable
staples instead of metallic staples and suturing, which are traditionally used. The
study determined that absorbable staples are safe for use in horses, a finding that
could lead to safer surgical procedures and faster recovery times for horses. In an
extension of this study, researchers have begun to use the staples in clinical cases
with very promising results. %
Improving anesthesia for endangered black rhinos
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Anesthesia is vital to the preservation of the critically endangered African black
rhinoceros. It is used when rhinos are captured for location monitoring, which is
essential to conservation programs. Unfortunately, anesthetics cause breathing
difficulties when such a large animal is lying down. Researchers from Cornell
University evaluated several important breathing measurements in black rhinos under
anesthesia and determined that rhinos under anesthesia breathe better while lying
on their stomachs. This information will help conservation managers improve the
breathing of rhinos during capture and transport. It will also prove useful information
for veterinarians providing care to rhinos in zoos. %
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Canine heroes
Gail Ingrish of Aurora, Colorado,
jokingly calls her dog Wrigley “Mr.
Personality.” The 97-pound, red golden
retriever is a bit of a gentle giant. Young,
old, healthy or sick, Wrigley loves
everyone.
His affectionate personality is what
makes Wrigley such a great therapy dog.
Each week he and his canine “siblings,”
Nellye and Myca, visit Craig Hospital, which specializes
in treating people with brain and spinal cord injuries, and
Shalom Park, a local nursing home.
“All three of my dogs are registered therapy dogs,” Gail
says. “I think it’s important for animals in general to be active
and to be an important part of the community. They need to
have a purpose.”
Gail began volunteering with Therapy Dogs Inc. in 2001
with her first dog, Gracey, also a Golden Retriever. From their
first visit to a nursing home, Gail and Gracey were hooked.
Although Gracey passed away a few years ago at the age of 12,
Gail has become deeply
committed to canine
therapy work.
Her dogs have become
heroes to the people they
work with. Now, they are
becoming heroes to other
dogs as well.
Nellye’s sweet personality and
calm demeanor make her an ideal
therapy dog.
Is your dog a hero, too?
Morris Animal Foundation is recruiting 3,000
purebred Golden Retrievers, along with their
owners and veterinarians, to join the largest
and longest study ever conducted to advance
veterinary medicine.
Learn more today at
www.MorrisAnimalFoundation.org/golden
www.MorrisAnimalFoundation.org
Leaving a Golden legacy
Nellye and Wrigley are part of a small but growing
contingent of working dogs who have joined the Foundation’s
Golden Retriever Lifetime Study, where they are working in a
different way: they are providing critical data about their
lives that will help improve the lives of all future dogs.
Most owners participating in the study are doing so
to improve the health of Golden Retrievers. Estimates are
that 60 percent of the breed die of some form of cancer.
The high prevalence of cancer in this breed as well as the
breed’s popularity, which allows for easier study recruitment,
were part of why Golden Retrievers were chosen for the study.
The genetic, environmental and nutritional information
collected from Nellye, Wrigley and the other dogs in the study
will help scientists determine how to prevent and treat cancer
and other canine diseases.
These working dogs have a
positive impact on people
every day. Now, through their
participation in the Golden
Retriever Lifetime Study, they
are becoming true heroes to dogs
as well—and what we learn from
all dogs in the study will make
the world a brighter, healthier
place for all dogs. ✢
Wrigley shines as a therapy dog
for humans, and his participation
in the Golden Retriever Lifetime
Study will help give dogs a brighter
future, too.
A study of this size and scope is thus far
“unprecedented
in veterinary medicine. What
we learn from these dogs will give us valuable
knowledge about the prevalence, onset and
severity of many significant canine diseases such
as cancer, arthritis and hypothyroidism.
”
—David Haworth, DVM, PhD
President and CEO of Morris Animal Foundation
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Historical series part 4:
The next move
toward a bright future
BY HEIDI JETER
As Morris Animal Foundation’s 65th year comes to a
close, we’re taking lessons learned from our history and
using them to focus whole-heartedly on the future. The
possibilities for new discoveries to improve animal health are
endless, and the Foundation is prepared to lead the journey.
“The cool thing is that the science doesn’t stop,” says Dr.
David Haworth, Morris Animal Foundation President and
CEO. “Good science leads to more questions. If you have
more questions, you need more resources available to answer
those questions.”
New Morris Animal
Foundation Investigator
grants will fully support
noted investigators for
three years, allowing them
to focus exclusively on one
health issue. Meanwhile, donor-initiated proactive studies give
animal lovers who can fully fund a study the opportunity to
support science that addresses a health issue, breed or species
that they are particularly passionate about.
Short-term goals
“Through these larger studies, we can really move the
needle in an area of health,” Dr. Haworth says.
Morris Animal Foundation is in a unique position to
help answer scientific questions. At this point in time, the
Foundation manages about 200–250 grants each year and
the average grant size is $55,000 each year. Dr. Haworth
notes that the Foundation’s strong infrastructure makes its
programs highly scalable.
“If we have the financial support, the number of
traditional studies funded and the amount given out each
year could easily double without requiring major changes to
the organization’s internal workings,” he says.
Dr. Haworth anticipates significant funding growth
over the next three to five years in the Foundation’s primary
program areas. These include: pet cancer, quality of life,
emerging science and technology, training, dog, cat, horse
and global wildlife.
Another area that will begin to shine is the Golden
Retriever Lifetime Study. Within the next few years, the
scientific discoveries will start rolling in. As the young dogs
currently enrolled age and begin to develop health problems,
the Foundation’s scientists will be able to identify the genetic,
nutritional and environmental causes of these health issues.
Morris Animal Foundation is also stepping up too address
a major challenge in veterinary science. Academic researchers
must continually balance their research workk with
nd
other demands such as teaching, publishing and
applying for new research grants.
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Long-term vision
Moving beyond the near-term, Dr. Haworth would like
to see the Foundation have the ability to provide grants on a
funding level that is more in line with the National Institutes
of Health. That would require significantly increasing our
grant budget.
“Morris Animal Foundation should be top of mind when
researches have great ideas and need resources to investigate,”
he says. “Right now we are one of the places on their minds.”
He also sees the Foundation becoming a go-to resource
for pet owners, providing science-based information that will
help them become more-informed advocates for their pets’
health.
“What people think they know may not be true or
scientifically proven,” he says. “Morris Animal Foundation
will be able to provide the data and help inform the
discussions that take place around emotional and
controversial issues regarding pets.”
yea have much to offer. When it comes to
The next 65 years
making the world a brighter world for animals, the future
m definitely looks bright. ✢
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Gala of hope
It’s official—we’ve turned 65. While many folks choose to retire at this age,
at Morris Animal Foundation we’re just getting started.
At the Gala of Hope in Los Angeles on October 19, nearly 300 of our
close friends and supporters joined to celebrate all of the accomplishments
we have achieved over our 65-year history. We also honored comedienne and
actress Betty White, who has been a driving force behind our mission to
improve life for animals. Given Betty’s passion for all things furry, we couldn’t
think of a better way to honor her than through a gift to animals.
To pay tribute to Betty’s 42 years as part of Morris Animal Foundation,
our staff, trustees, past trustees, trustee emeriti, and the Morris family joined
together in making a gift in Betty’s honor of $100,000 for animal health
studies. The look on her face when we presented her with this surprise gift at
the gala was worth all the effort.
It was indeed a memorable and momentum-building night. We thank all
those who attended, and we thank all of our supporters who are helping us make
the world a brighter, healthier place for animals. We feel confident that with your
help, the next 65 years will hold as many breakthroughs as the first did.
Thank you to our sponsors:
THE MARK AND BETTE MORRIS
FAMILY FOUNDATION
Top right: Betty and our President and
CEO David Haworth share the stage to
celebrate the first Gala of Hope.
Above, on left: Betty shared the evening
with three generations of the Morris
family.
Above, on right: Betty was completely
surprised by a check of $100,000 for
animal health studies.
BlackRock
The Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association
Sandra Fairman
Judy Klipsch Family
Robert Gain
The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals
Walt & Susan George
Paul Mitchell Schools
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Season
of H
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GIFT MATCH
Dollar for dollar—Your gift will be doubled!
It has truly been an incredible year for Morris
Animal Foundation. Thanks to you and all of our
generous donors, we met our 65th anniversary
challenge match this summer and celebrated decades
of being at the forefront of veterinary research at our
Gala of Hope in October.
One donor was so moved by our anniversary
that they too have stepped forward with one of our
largest challenge matches ever. You now have another
opportunity to make your gift go twice as far—just in
time for the holiday season with the Season of Hope
Gift Match! The donor has agreed to give $100,000 to
Morris Animal Foundation if we are able to raise the
same amount by December 31, 2013.
It is true that generosity knows no season, but
historically the end of the year marks the most popular
time for people to make a charitable donation. This is
certainly true at Morris Animal Foundation.
Year-end gifts are so critical to fulfilling our
mission. Your gifts today will help us continue the
promise of a healthier tomorrow for the animals that
we all love.
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Help us seize this amazing opportunity by making
your year-end gift during the Season of Hope Gift
Match. Your tax-deductible donation of $75 can become
$150 or a gift of $250 will become $500. Any amount
you can give will have twice the impact. %
The most popular ways
to give at year-end:
General Gift: Use the enclosed envelope to mail
your check or credit card donation. Donate online
at www.MorrisAnimalFoundation.org/donate or by
calling us at 800.243.2345.
Tribute Gift: Celebrate a special animal lover by
making an honor or memorial gift to Morris Animal
Foundation in his or her name. Visit us online to learn
about all of our tribute options.
Planned Gift: Give a gift of stock or contact our
Director of Major and Planned Gifts, Scott Koskoski,
at [email protected] or
800.243.2345, ext. 411. Your year-end gift will make a
true difference in the lives of animals everywhere.
We thank you for your continued support and
generous spirit.
Foundation fuels the future of
veterinary medical research
BY BEN SNODGRESS
Good science depends upon good scientists. Without
veterinarians who are focused on scientific research, advances in
veterinary medicine would be impossible. That is why training
future veterinary scientists has been an area of focus for Morris
Animal Foundation since its earliest beginnings.
received the first grants,” Byrne says. “What we got were
students like Dr. Aric Frantz, who is an accomplished scientist
at the University of Minnesota. His innovative work with
cancer stem cells could significantly change the effectiveness of
cancer treatments for pets.”
Formal programs such as the Veterinary Student Scholars
Program and Fellowship Training Grants have helped launch
the careers of some of the veterinary research community’s
most promising scientific minds, while the Veterinary Student
Representative Program is helping educate veterinary students
and faculty on the mission of Morris Animal Foundation.
Since its inception, the Morris Animal Foundation
Veterinary Student Scholars Program has given more than 350
grants to students. This year the program provided 28 grants to
students across the country.
Student reps increase awareness
The Veterinary Student Representative Program raises
awareness around veterinary research efforts. As a veterinary
outreach specialist at Morris Animal Foundation, Allen Byrne
empowers students to become Foundation advocates. The
program launched with representatives at Colorado State
University, Cornell University, Michigan State University, Texas
A&M University, the University of California–Davis and the
University of Georgia.
“This year Morris Animal Foundation will be adding three
veterinary representatives at the University of Florida, the
University of Pennsylvania and the University of Tennessee,”
Byrne says. “In addition to these representatives, Morris Animal
Foundation will be recruiting 18 student volunteers at other
veterinary schools across the country.”
These ambassadors host Morris Animal Foundation
functions, disseminate Foundation information to students and
faculty at veterinary school functions and organize on-campus
fundraisers to benefit Morris Animal Foundation.
Training grants lead to career opportunities
In 2005, the Foundation launched another effort that
encourages students to pursue research careers. The Veterinary
Student Scholars Program gives students the opportunity to
conduct their own research project under the guidance of a
mentor, furthering their education and advancing science that
benefits animals. A few of these scholars, including Dr. Frantz, have furthered
their careers through the Foundation’s Fellowship Training Grant
Program. These grants combine an aspiring mind in veterinary
medicine, a proven researcher and a great research project.
Dr. Shannon McLeland, a PhD candidate at Colorado State
University, used her grant to work on a project with prominent
feline researcher Dr. Michael Lappin.
“The grant has given me the opportunity
to pursue my research interests and work
toward completing an advanced degree,”
Dr. McLeland says. “This would not have
been possible without this support.”
This program serves as a win for Morris
Animal Foundation as well, because it
supports a future researcher while also funding
a project that will have a significant impact on
cat health.
Dr. McLeland
“Dr. Lappin, as a mentor and principle investigator, has
given me the freedom, support and direction to pursue my ideas
and interests. This will undoubtedly lead to a lifelong journey
in veterinary medical research, where I hope to contribute to
advancing our knowledge of chronic kidney disease in cats,”
Dr. McLeland says.
“I would like to thank each individual who contributes
to Morris Animal Foundation. I truly believe that there are
valuable veterinary research projects that either need funding or
are currently being funded that otherwise would have been lost
without the contributions of Morris Animal Foundation.” %
“When the Veterinary Student Scholars Program launched,
we really didn’t know what to expect from the students who
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
officers
Stanley Teeter, DVM, Chair of the Board
Colin Giles, BVetMed, PhD, MRCVS, Treasurer
Amy Hunkeler, DVM, DACVO, Corporate Secretary
Hugh Lewis, BVMS, MRCVS, DACVP, Vice Chair
board members
Prema Arasu, PhD, DVM, MBA
Deborah Davenport, DVM, MS, DACVIM
Jim Dickie
Robin A. Downing, DVM, CVA, DAAPM
Susan Giovengo, DVM, PhD, MA, BS
James Kutsch Jr., PhD
Patrick Long, DVM
Jonna Mazet, DVM, MPVM, PhD
Bette Morris, PhD
Cynthia Morris
David Morris
Janice Peterson
David Petrie
Dominic Travis, DVM, MS
Cheryl Wagner
presidents emeriti
Betty White Ludden
Tom Sullivan
trustees emeriti
Eve Anderson
G. Marvin Beeman, DVM
Erik Bergishagen
Lewis Berman, DVM
R. Anthony Chamberlin
Mrs. Robert V. Clark, Jr.
Robert Detterman
Sue Ane Langdon Emrek
Lester Fisher, DVM
Murray Fowler, DVM
Richard Gebhardt
Alan Kalter
Arlene Klein
Daniel Marsh, Jr.
Dayle Marsh
Dennis Murphy
Peter Rhulen
Ken Rosenthal
Mary Silkworth
A pet’s legacy has a lasting
effect on veterinary medicine
BY BEN SNODGRESS
Patricia Riccio was recently going through some old papers and came across a card
that put a smile on her face. It was a memorial card from Morris Animal Foundation that
was sent on behalf of the Yorkshire Animal Hospital, who made a donation in honor of
the Riccios’ dog Midnight. The card was dated January 1989.
“I remember crying when we got the letter. Apparently it meant a lot to us at the time
that we saved the letter for 24 years,” Patricia says.
Patricia is one of many individuals who have benefited from the Foundation’s
memorial program, which offers a great way to leave a lasting memory and to truly
celebrate the bond between animals and the people who love them.
“We were very surprised and pleased when we received that card,” Patricia says. “Our
dog was an unbelievably loved member of our family and it was nice to realize someone
else understood our devastating loss.”
The Foundation’s memorial program gives veterinarians and animal lovers alike
the opportunity to honor lost companions by sending a memorial card, adding them
to the virtual memorial wall, including them in the “In loving memory” listing in our
quarterly newsletter, or adding them to the Pet Memorial Wall in our office in Denver.
Morris Animal Foundation depends upon the support of animal lovers who believe in
our ultimate vision of a world in which animals live long and healthy lives.
“I feel veterinary research’s impact will allow our animals to live longer, healthier, less
painful lives,” Patricia says. “Animals, especially dogs for us, bring us ultimate happiness.”
PLEASE CALL YOUR VETERINARIAN
TO ASK PET HEALTH QUESTIONS.
Our staff is unable to provide veterinary medical advice. The
opinions of study investigators may not necessarily be those
of your companion animal’s veterinarian.
Morris Animal Foundation is a nonprofit organization and
is tax exempt under the Internal Revenue Service w (c)
(3). Our audited financial statement and state registration
information are available upon request.
Materials, including photographs and artwork, in this
publication may be reprinted only with the permission of
Morris Animal Foundation. Please write or call to receive
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B430, Denver, Colorado 80231, or call us at 800.243.2345.
To remove your name from Morris Animal
Foundation’s mailing list, send an email to mailbox@
MorrisAnimalFoundation.org or call us at 800.243.2345.
To take a closer look at all of our memorial program options, please visit the “Ways
to Donate” section of our website at www.MorrisAnimalFoundation.org and click on
“Memorial & Honor Gifts” or call today at 800.243.2345. %
Light the way for animal health
As 2013 draws to a close, it’s a great time to consider the
benefits of a gift to Morris Animal Foundation before
December 31. Potential tax law changes may reduce
benefits of future gifts, making a gift this calendar year a
great option. We are happy to assist you with structuring
gifts of stock, securities, life insurance, or distributions
from your IRA or retirement plan. It’s also a perfect time
to add to an existing gift annuity or start a new one.
Contact Scott Koskoski, Director of Major & Planned
Giving, at 800.243.2345 to learn more.
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In loving memory
WINTER 2013
At Morris Animal Foundation, we understand the love between people and their pets
and the significance of losing these wonderful companions. Pets are part of our families,
and this section honors the special animals that have touched their families’ lives.
1
2
BARNEY
5
3
BAXTER
6
COLE CAT
9
BOGEY
7
COOPER
10
FRANKIE
4
8
CORKY
11
FREEWAY
BUSTER
DUKE
12
GEORGE FRAHM
KATY
AKA JAMS KATHERN
13
14
MOLLY
17
15
MOSBY
18
RANGER
16
NELLIE
19
SPROUT
TOBY
OSCAR
Special animals that have touched their families’ lives
Annie
Fiona Grace
Oscar (16)
Beloved Pet
Beloved Cat
Beloved Dachshund
Family: Larry & Denise Achram
Family: Bob & Pat Keeler
Donor: Pat Keeler
Family: The Jernigan Family
Donor: Amy Jernigan
Frankie (9)
Ranger (17)
Beloved Dog
Beloved Pet
Family: Fran Sunseri
Family: Ashlynn & Cameron Hataway
Donor: Dale & Linda Barbee
Barney (1)
Beloved Jack Russell
Family: Michael & Barbara Simpson
Baxter (2)
Beloved Pet
Family: Sylvia Brown
Bella
Beloved Cat
Family: Ann Osborn
Donor: Jane Wallace
Freeway (10)
Beloved Dog
Shadow
Family: Ken & Ann Mack
Beloved Pet
George Frahm (11)
Family: The Berkin Family
Donor: Stephanie Buchanan
Beloved Cat
Snuffy
Family: Jenni Ritchie
Beloved Feline
Ben
Heather & Candi
Beloved Pet
Beloved Smooth Collies
Family: The Gernstein Family
Family: Carol S. Martin
Bogey (3)
Katy (12)
Beloved Sweetest Boy
Aka Jams Kathern
Family: Kim, Jeff & Joel Bradley
Donor: Kim Bradley
Beloved Greyhound
Boomer
Maple
Beloved Dog
Beloved Pet
Family: Pamela & Arnold Loeb
Family: The Foster Family
Buster (4)
Maya
Beloved Jack Russell
Beloved Standard Poodle
Family: Michael & Barbara Simpson
Family: Mary Linda Yeakey
Donor: Elsie Jocz
Cole Cat (5)
Family: Ann Campbell
Family: David & Kathy French
Family: Ashlynn & Cameron Hataway
Donor: Dale & Linda Barbee
Beloved Black-nose Calico Cat
Family: The Skubick Family
Donor: John & Patricia Skubick
Molly (13)
Family: Paige Lentz
Donor: Katherine McCalister
Beloved Baby Girl
Corky (7)
Beloved Westie
Family: The Loghman-Adham Family
Donor: Mahmoud Loghman-Adham
Duke (8)
Tigger
Beloved Pet
Missy
Beloved Dog
Sprout (18)
Beloved Friend
Beloved Pet
Cooper (6)
Family: Kimberly Adams
Donor: Nancy Ball
Family: The Berkin Family
Donor: Stephanie Buchanan
Toby (19)
Beloved Pet
Family: Taylor Martindale
Donor: Kathleen Hennegan
Truman
Beloved Friend & Companion
Family: Debby & Terry Fitch
Donor: The Truman Collar Website
Wiley
Beloved Beagle
Family: David, Susan & Scrappy
Donor: David Sumner & Susan Haugen
Sumner
Family: Brenda Heaster & Keith Ritter
Mosby (14)
Beloved Dog
Family: Ken & Sandy Smith
Beloved Friend & Companion
Nellie (15)
Family: Nola Staskivige
Donor: Joanne & David Dickson
Beloved Golden Retriever
Family: Joan Hodak
The pets in this section were honored through qualifying
donations made between June 16–September 15, 2013. These
gifts will be used to invest in science that creates a brighter
world for animals.
With your gift of $200 or more per pet, you can include a
special pet in the “In loving memory” section of AnimalNEWS.
We will do our best to include the pet’s photo when you send
it along with your donation.
For donations of $500 or more, a brass plate engraved with the
pet’s name and his or her family’s name will also be added to
*About the listings above: When there is
no donor listed, the pet’s family made
the tribute gift.
the Pet Memorial Wall located in Morris Animal Foundation’s
headquarters. We will also send a special commemorative
keepsake to the family.
For more information about tribute options, or to make
your gift, visit the “Donate” section of our website and click
on Memorial and Honor Gifts, or use the prepaid envelope
included in AnimalNEWS.