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Finding a way back to
hope – Chloe’s story
inspires others to give
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Photo: Mary Anne Broderick Photography
Hemangiosarcoma is the type of cancer most people don’t
know about, until their dog is stricken. Then they become
intimately familiar with this cancer’s insidious ability to resist
treatment, take a life quickly, and leave shock and grief in its
wake.
For Gregg and Melissa Bernhardt, it was hemangiosarcoma
that suddenly took away their dog Chloe—a rescue pup
that had a rough start in life, but found a loving home and
community.
The couple, who live in Hamilton, New Jersey, had rescued
several animals, and were well known in their community
as promoters of animal welfare. When someone called them
about a backyard breeder with puppies in need of help, they
rushed in.
Most of the puppies were in fairly good shape, but one was
collapsed in a food bowl and barely alive. Gregg and Melissa
took the puppy to their veterinarian, who diagnosed her with a
severe respiratory infection. With two days of supportive care,
Chloe came back to life.
“After that rough beginning, she was the poster dog for
good health,” said Gregg.
Chloe inspired Gregg and Melissa to craft organic, healthy
treats for dogs and, before they knew it, the couple started
their own boutique dog bakery, Bag of Bones Barkery. Chloe,
the quintessential outgoing golden retriever, tagged along to
work every day.
“She was our princess,” said Gregg. “She was the best
dog—extremely loyal, so obedient. All our clients knew her
and loved her.”
But in December 2014, disaster struck. Chloe was playing
outside when she suddenly collapsed. Gregg and Melissa rushed
her to their veterinarian, where Chloe was diagnosed with a
deadly canine cancer.
“All this happened in two hours,” said Gregg. “You don’t
know hemangiosarcoma is there until it’s in your face.”
Chloe underwent emergency surgery to relieve the pressure
around her heart. The hope was surgery would help in the
short term until chemotherapy could be started, but Chloe
succumbed to her disease three weeks later.
Gregg and Melissa were heartbroken to lose their precious
dog. In their grief, they were amazed by their customers’ show
of support, with emails pouring in from all over the country.
“It was hard on them as well, because it was impossible not
to love her,” said Gregg.
Gregg and Melissa wanted to do something special in
Chloe’s memory. The couple, already donors to Morris Animal
Foundation, enlisted the help of their clients to raise more
funds for cancer research. The community made the first
of many generous donations to the foundation, beginning a
relationship that continues today.
With the support of donors like the Bernhardts, the
foundation has been able to invest in the cutting-edge science
needed to fight canine cancer. But there is still more to do.
You can help by making a gift to our Unite to Fight Pet
Cancer campaign. We invite you to learn more at
morrisanimalfoundation.org/unitetofight, and join Gregg
and Melissa as we work together to beat cancer. ✢
16.2
volume
IN THIS ISSUE
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Your gifts at work
3
Foundation welcomes new chief
scientific officer
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Ask the Expert: Dr. Erin Dickerson
5
F is for Feline
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Fight pet cancer – be the face
of hope
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Walking to fight pet cancer
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Thank you to our supporters
Your gifts at work
For the past 68 years, Morris Animal Foundation has been a global leader
in funding studies to advance animal health. Without the help of generous
donors like you, we could not fulfill our mission to improve the health of
dogs, cats, horses and wildlife worldwide.
Novel drug delivery method provides effective pain relief in spayed cats
Veterinarians use a number of drugs to provide pain relief in cats undergoing
surgery. Studies show local anesthetics, placed directly into the abdomen
post-surgery, effectively control pain in dogs and people. However, no study
existed on the use of this pain-relieving technique in cats. Researchers from
the University of Montreal showed administering the anesthetic bupivacaine
into the abdomen, in conjunction with opioid drugs, was effective in providing
postoperative pain relief in client-owned cats after spay surgery. Bupivacaine is
not a controlled substance, is readily available, and is a cost-effective choice for
shelters and rescue groups that spay millions of cats each year.
Probiotics reduce gastrointestinal complications of chemotherapy
OUR MISSION
Morris Animal Foundation
improves the health and
well-being of companion
animals and wildlife by
funding humane health
studies and disseminating
information about
these studies.
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Spring 2016
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High incidence of eye cancer in Haflinger horses
Ocular squamous cell carcinoma is the most common eye tumor diagnosed in
horses. Haflinger horses are among the breeds reported to have a high incidence
and earlier disease onset of ocular SCC. Through pedigree and DNA analysis,
researchers from the University of California, Davis, identified a mutation in
a gene known to correct DNA ultraviolet radiation damage associated with
an increased risk of ocular limbus SCC in Haflingers. Identifying potential
mutations is a critical step toward developing a genetic screening test to help
lower ocular SCC incidence in these horses and related breeds.
Protecting Siberian tigers from canine distemper outbreaks
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Dogs receiving chemotherapy for cancer often suffer from gastrointestinal
problems such as severe diarrhea, nausea, lack of appetite and weight loss.
Researchers from North Carolina State University evaluated the effectiveness of
an oral probiotic’s ability to minimize the side effects of doxorubicin, a common
chemotherapy drug. The team found supplementing dogs with probiotics prior
to and during treatments reduced gastrointestinal inflammation as well as
lowered the severity and frequency of chemotherapy-associated side effects. This
adjunct treatment to traditional chemotherapy shows promise in improving
quality of life for dogs with cancer.
Fewer than 400 Siberian tigers are left in the wild. In 2010, researchers
discovered some tigers in a well-studied population in Russia were dying
of canine distemper virus infection, a contagious viral illness that affects
domestic and wild carnivores. However, questions remained on how the
virus was transmitted to these animals. Researchers from the Wildlife
Conservation Society found sable, raccoon dogs and Eurasian badgers are
key species perpetuating CDV in the region. Disease computer simulations
show vaccinating even a small percentage of isolated tiger populations could
significantly increase the probability of survival. Research already is underway
to assess the safety and efficacy of existing vaccines for use in tigers to ensure
the long-term conservation of these majestic animals and other endangered
big cat species affected by CDV outbreaks.
Foundation welcomes
new chief scientific
officer
B Y: C A R O L B O R C H E R T
Barbara Wolfe, DVM, PhD, DACZM, is Morris Animal
Foundation’s new chief scientific officer, bringing with her a
love for animals, and charge for managing and protecting the
integrity of the foundation’s scientific mission.
“I have seen firsthand the impact that Morris Animal
Foundation has had on advancing animal health,” said Dr.
Wolfe. “The foundation is highly valued among veterinary
researchers as a principal resource for improving the
health and welfare of animals around the world, including
endangered species.”
Prior to coming to the foundation, Dr. Wolfe was on
the faculty at The Ohio State University and served as chief
scientific officer at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and
the Wilds, a 10,000-acre wildlife conservation and research
center. She previously worked as a clinical veterinarian
and researcher for the National Zoo in Washington, D.C.,
the North Carolina Zoological Park, the Wilds, and the
Columbus Zoo.
Morris Animal Foundation. Her work on development
of health evaluations for freshwater mussels (an imperiled
group of invertebrates critical to our aquatic ecosystems) is
being used today in further studies evaluating environmental
impacts on mussel health. Her study of the use of
medications to alleviate stress in managed endangered species
has improved our understanding of the impact of these
medications on ungulate reproduction.
“It’s been wonderful to welcome Dr. Wolfe to Morris
Animal Foundation,” said Walt George, interim CEO and
board trustee. “As a former member and chair of our Wildlife
Scientific Advisory Board, she has in-depth knowledge of the
foundation, a passion for our mission, and a comprehensive
veterinary background that will help us advance our diverse
scientific initiatives.”
“Like most veterinarians, I was born loving animals,” said
Dr. Wolfe. “In my work as a zoo and wildlife veterinarian,
I’ve focused on the health needs of wild species, and have a
particular interest in how we can help endangered species
thrive in the environments available to them.”
A prolific researcher, Dr. Wolfe has been an author on
more than 100 refereed journal articles, book chapters,
proceedings and abstracts. Her research interests are
exceptionally broad, including reproduction, stress and health
assessment, and wildlife disease; crossing a wide range of
species from invertebrates to elephants. She has conducted
research and conservation projects throughout North
America, Asia, Africa and Central America.
During her research career, Dr. Wolfe led two studies
and participated in several others that received funding from
Dr. Wolfe’s family dogs are constant reminders about
the need to always be challenging and advancing veterinary
medicine.
“I’ve almost never been without a pet, and they have each
touched my life in their own ways, including my current
family of four: mixed-breeds Tink and Hayes, and collies
Dino and Valiant,” said Dr. Wolfe. “I’m excited to be working
at Morris Animal Foundation, where I can have a positive
impact every day by supporting the brightest minds and the
best science to improve the health of all the precious animals
of our planet.” ✢
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Ask the Expert: Dr. Erin Dickerson
Researcher devotes life to finding answers
to cancer’s mysteries
B Y: K E L LY D I E H L , D V M , M S , A C V I M
Hemangiosarcoma is one of the most aggressive
malignant cancers of dogs. It can strike with no warning,
and is rarely cured, even if caught early. Dr. Erin Dickerson
of the University of Minnesota has dedicated her career to
studying animal cancers, including hemangiosarcoma.
Dr. Dickerson, recipient of several Morris Animal Foundation
grants, sat down with us to answer a few questions about
hemangiosarcoma, her research, and the future direction of
cancer studies.
Q: You’ve studied hemangiosarcoma for many years.
What surprises you about this cancer in comparison to
other animal cancers you’ve looked at?
A: I’m amazed by the adaptability of this cancer, which is
why I suspect it is so aggressive and so hard to treat. For
example, I can apply a high concentration of chemotherapeutic
agent to a culture of hemangiosarcoma tumor cells, which
should kill most of the cells. However, some cells always survive
and they come roaring back. We know that the surviving cells
change and adapt quickly to chemotherapy in order to survive.
I’m interested in finding out how they do this, and I believe
this adaptability relates to their use of different metabolic
pathways. Hemangiosarcoma has metabolic plasticity, meaning
the cells are capable of changing quickly from one metabolic or
nutrient pathway to another. Hemangiosarcoma cells seem to
rely on certain metabolic pathways, which provide a substantial
growth and survival advantage. Normal cells use some of
the same pathways, but they don’t rely on them exclusively.
Hemangiosarcoma cells seem to switch between these key
pathways during their adaptation to chemotherapy drugs. If we
can identify the main pathways favored by this tumor, then we
have a much better treatment target.
Q: What has been your biggest challenge doing animal
cancer research?
A: Finding funding agencies that care about animal cancer
has been my biggest challenge. In this era of big data, research
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is expensive. I have two people who work with me on this
project, but I have enough projects for four, five, six people;
the issue isn’t finding projects, but finding the funding
to do them. Morris Animal Foundation is one of the few
organizations where animal cancer researchers know they can
go for funding specifically for animal cancers.
Q: Why does so much newer cancer research, both in
human and veterinary medicine, focus on molecular
biology?
A: I firmly believe that if you don’t understand how cancer
cells work you can’t get at the heart of how to treat cancer.
Tumors are a big mix of many different types of cells. These
cells communicate to each other, and this signaling drives
tumor growth, invasion and spread. Knowing more about basic
cellular functions not only gives us new treatment targets but
also helps us decide what available treatments are more likely
to work. We know chemotherapy can be difficult for our pets.
Why subject a patient to an agent that may not work well and
can be harmful? Using molecular tools, we are getting better
at understanding how chemotherapy drugs work and how to
combine chemotherapies with other drugs to make them work
better in a particular tumor type. If we can tailor our approach,
we have a better chance at successful treatment.
Q: Where do you see animal cancer research heading?
A: We still need conventional chemotherapy, because we
know that it does work in many cases. But the future of
cancer treatment will be zeroed in on tumor survival pathways
for each tumor type. I am interested in how various cancers
exploit different metabolic pathways to survive. If I can
identify these pathways, I believe it will be the key to treating
not just hemangiosarcoma, but many different types of
cancer. We’ve made such huge progress in the last few years
that I believe we are on the edge of some major discoveries. ✢
For cat owners, a few diseases seem to cause
the lion’s share of confusion about what’s
what. We’re talking FHV-1, FeLV, FIP and
FIV. Our handy guide helps make sense of
this feline alphabet jumble.
FHV-1 :: Feline herpesvirus infection
FeLV :: Feline leukemia virus
At risk: young cats, multi-cat households, shelters
Cause: highly contagious herpes virus
Spread: cat to cat
Primary illness: upper respiratory infection
Prognosis: good, but signs can recur throughout life
Vaccination: yes, only reduces severity of signs
At risk: young cats, immune-compromised cats
Cause: a retrovirus
Spread: cat to cat, water bowls, litter boxes
Primary illness: various cancers, blood abnormalities
Prognosis: varies
Vaccination: yes
FIP :: Feline infectious peritonitis
FIV :: Feline immunodeficiency virus (feline AIDS)
At risk: kittens and cats under 2 years old, purebred
Cause: feline enteric coronavirus
Spread: cat to cat
Primary illness: dependent on organs affected
Prognosis: poor
Vaccination: available, but questionable effectiveness
At risk: all cats, adults and male cats at higher risk
Cause: a retrovirus
Spread: primarily via bites from infected cats
Primary illness: varies depending on organ affected
Prognosis: varies, some infected live normal lifespans
Vaccination: available, but questionable effectiveness
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Fight pet cancer –
be the face of hope
B Y: L E S L I E H A N S E N
Pet cancer doesn’t discriminate. It can affect our pets,
young and old, purebred and mixed-breeds. It is the leading
cause of death in dogs over the age of 2, and the second
leading cause of death in cats.
Morris Animal Foundation knows that investing in pet
cancer research is the only way to find better diagnostics,
treatments and even cures for this devastating disease. To
that end, we currently are funding more than 40 pet cancer
studies, totaling more than $6 million.
How you can fight
pet cancer all year long
1
Make your gift to the Unite to Fight campaign
a monthly gift. It’s easy and convenient to
become a monthly donor. With your gift today in
the mail or online, just select the Give Monthly
option.
In our eyes, you are the face of hope. It’s because of the
support of donors like you, that we can continue to invest in
innovative research to combat cancer. With your continued
generosity, we can expand the reach and scope of the pet
cancer studies we fund.
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Check out the pet cancer resources section
on our website, morrisanimalfoundation.org/
unitetofight. It’s full of useful information—and
consider sharing this with other pet lovers in
your life.
It’s never been a better time to take a stand against pet
cancer, because our friends at the Blue Buffalo Company will
match all donations up to $50,000 for the Unite to Fight Pet
Cancer campaign now through June 30, 2016.
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Join the social conversation on Facebook
and Twitter. We’ve got a great community to
support and inspire each other. We hope to see
you there!
We hope you’ll be inspired to give today and have it go
twice as far with our match. Please make sure that your gift is
made online at morrisanimalfoundation.org/unitetofight or
postmarked before June 30, 2016. ✢
CATS AGAINST CANCER
Mac and Cheddar join the fight!
Marty and John Yochum, along with their cats Mac and Cheddar,
are honored to be able support and promote the work of Morris Animal
Foundation. When they lost their beloved cat Colby to cancer, they knew
this could happen to anyone, anywhere. By supporting Morris Animal
Foundation through monthly donations, they are fighting pet cancer by
funding the science that will help find better diagnoses, treatments and
hopefully cures for this awful disease. ✢
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Walking to honor Riley and help
other dogs fight cancer
B Y: K E L LY D I E H L , D V M , M S , A C V I M
Barbee Gennerman remembers the shock of learning that
her golden retriever Riley had cancer.
“I knew dogs got cancer,” said Barbee. “You just never
think it will happen to your dog.”
Riley started chemotherapy, sending Barbee and her family
on a roller coaster ride of remission and recurrence, good days
and bad days. Riley was a “very young” 12 year old when he
was diagnosed, and Barbee felt his good health helped him
weather his chemotherapy. Like so many other pet owners
who have pursued cancer treatment, Barbee constantly
struggled with the unpredictability of the disease.
“Sometimes Riley went into complete remission, only to
come out again after a few weeks,” Barbee said. “Then he’d go
through another round, and this time have a long remission.
It was unpredictable. Sometimes a bad day would be followed
by several great days.”
After seven months, Barbee knew it was time to say
good-bye.
It was Riley’s illness that first prompted Barbee to look
for ways to stop canine cancer from affecting more dogs.
During her research she discovered that Riley’s veterinary
team at the Veterinary Specialty Hospital of San Diego was
a major supporter of Morris Animal Foundation’s San Diego
K9 Cancer Walk. VSH technician Adin Perl, captain of
the Cancer Bites!! Team, has been the walk’s top individual
fundraiser for the last six
years, raising more than
$100,000. Once Barbee
found out her veterinary
team was a supporter,
she knew she just had to
volunteer.
Barbee sold T-shirts to
help promote the 2014
walk, and last year she
put up posters and sent
“Riley always enjoyed our days at the beach.”
out post cards, “anything I could do to get the word out.”
This year, Barbee was the committee chairperson for the 2016
San Diego K9 Cancer Walk. Even with a rainy day, the event
was successful in setting a new record for money raised and
number of walk participants. Barbee has two rescue dogs that
were by her side at this year’s walk, and Riley was in her heart,
supporting Morris Animal Foundation’s work to fight canine
cancer.
You, too, can further our mission to help dogs everywhere
live longer, healthier lives. We invite you to learn more about
our K9 Cancer Walk series at morrisanimalfoundation.org/
events. Together, we can find ways to prevent, treat and cure
canine cancer. ✢
Barbee with daughters Mya
and Addy.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
S TA F F
May 22 – Unite to Fight Pet Cancer Virtual Walk
executive
Walt George, interim CEO and board trustee
Dan Reed, chief development officer
Barbara Wolfe, DVM, PhD, DACZM,
chief scientific officer
Chris Orzechowski, chief marketing officer
Kathryn A. Holm, MBA, chief operating officer
Fall 2016 – Indianapolis K9 Cancer Walk
Fall 2016 – Greater Sacramento K9 Cancer Walk
For more information or to register, please visit
morrisanimalfoundation.org/events or call 800.243.2345.
AnimalNEWS contributors
Jean Vore
Kelly Diehl, DVM, MS, ACVIM
Jackie Poliseo
Carol Borchert
Leslie Hansen
Roxanne Davis
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
officers
Jim Kutsch, PhD, chair
Amy Hunkeler, DVM, DACVO, vice-chair
Colin Giles, BVetMed, PhD, MRCVS, treasurer
Pat Long, DVM, secretary
board members
Debbie Davenport, DVM, MS, DACVIM
Robert Gain, Jr.
Walt George
Wendy Knudsen
Richard Lichter
Jonna Mazet, DVM, MPVM, PhD
Bette Morris, PhD
Cynthia Morris
David Morris
David Petrie
Richard (Dick) Swanson
Stan Teeter, DVM
Amy Eagle Thompson
presidents emeriti
Betty White Ludden
Tom Sullivan
trustees emeriti
Eve Anderson
G. Marvin Beeman, DVM
Erik Bergishagen
Lewis Berman, DVM
Roger Bohart
Mark Carter, PhD
R. Anthony Chamberlin
Mrs. Robert V. Clark Jr.
Robert Detterman
Jim Dickie
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
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 501(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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To remove your name from Morris Animal
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Thank you to our supporters
Morris Animal Foundation is fortunate to have support from a diverse group
of foundations, corporations and associations that come together through
our mission to give animals happier, healthier lives. We’d like to recognize
and thank:
The Fred C. and Katherine B. Andersen Foundation
Since 2009, the Fred C. and Katherine B. Andersen Foundation has been proud to
partner with Morris Animal Foundation, giving $320,000 to a variety of research
and veterinary fellowship programs. According to Board President Jerry Wulf,
animals have been an important part of his life. “I spent my childhood years on a
farm and was always surrounded by animals—cattle, horses, dogs and cats. As a
result, I have been an animal lover all my life.” Through this dynamic collaboration,
the Andersen Foundation is impacting the health of animals around the world.
Petplan
Petplan has supported Morris Animal Foundation since 2011. A sympathy card
program makes a $12 donation to the foundation for every
policyholder whose pet has passed away. Petplan also proudly
sponsors our K9 Cancer Walks, and donates $25 to the
foundation for each policy sold, with a minimum $10,000
donation. Use discount code MORRIS online at petplan.com to receive a 10 percent
lifetime discount on Petplan’s comprehensive policies. For more information on
Petplan, or to get a free quote, visit petplan.com.
United States Eventing Association
In 2013, members of the United States Eventing Association recognized the lack of
funding for equine medical research. In response, the association’s
board of governors took a major step to change this dynamic by
creating a $1 assessment on every competition entry. A partnership
with Morris Animal Foundation developed, which has led to more
than $60,000 of support to improve the health and long-term
soundness of horses.
Thank you to these and ALL the many organizations that help Morris Animal
Foundation fund critical research and advance veterinary health. ✢
NICO
RAZZY
RUDY & PIXIE
TEDDY
TYLER
ZEEK MORRIS
Special animals that
have touched their
families’ lives
Beloved
Chocolate Lab
Beloved Irish Setter
OLLIE
ROGER
Beloved Pet
Family: Taylor Strode
Donor: Miranda Tedholm
Family: John & Gwen
Newman
Beloved Keeshondens
Family: Susanne Foxx
SHASTA
Beloved Golden
Retriever
Family: Tom & Jeannette
Poling
Beloved Companion
Family: The Brown Family
WILEY
Beloved Cat
Family: Mary Morris
Donor: Joann, Terri &
Amy Morris
ZELDA
TEEZER
Family: Scott & Fran Wilson
ROY
Beloved Pet
June 7, 1997 November 15, 2005
Beloved Pet of
Diane Beth Jolliffe
PAYTON
Family: Sue Cluff
SPOONER
Beloved Golden
Retriever
Beloved Beagle
Family: John Gawlista
Donor: Molly Butler
Family: The Heaster, Ritter
and O’Bryan Families
Donor: Brenda Heaster &
Keith Ritter
TENSHI
WILLIE
Beloved Co-worker
Beloved Dog
Family: Jane & Jerry Ochs
Donor: Alison Hazel, DVM
ZEN
Family: The Hamlin Family
RUBY
Our Beloved Black Lab,
9/30/2005 - 2/15/2016
Family: Laurie & John Jelinek
Forever Loved
Golden Retriever
Family: Jeff & Pam Morris
PHOENIX
SUNDAE & MAPLE
My Ruby Girl
Beloved Akita
Family: Marianne &
Jerry Rodriguez
TURK
Beloved Rottweiler
Family: Ruby’s Mom
Donor: Sheryl Cunningham
Family: Ron McAlister
June 7, 1997 December 31, 2008
Beloved Pet of Diane
Beth Jolliffe
Much Loved,
See You On The
Other Side
Family: The Lykowski Family
ZINFANDEL
WRIGLEY
Best Friend
Family: The White Family
Beloved Dogs
Family: Rob & Stephanie Foster
Beloved Boxer
Family: Carol Schmidt
Beloved Golden
Retriever
Family: The Chow Family
Donor: Carla Holmes
The pets in this section were honored
through qualifying donations made
between December 16, 2015, through
March 15, 2016. 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, the
pet’s name and family name will be
added to our Pet Memorial Wall
located in Morris Animal Foundation’s
Denver 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 “Ways to Donate” section of our
website, morrisanimalfoundation.org,
and click on Memorial and Honor
Gifts, or use the envelope included in
AnimalNEWS.
In loving
memory
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.
SPRING 2016
ABNER
BARNEY
BLING
BUSTER
DIXIE
GIDGI
HUMMER
Our Pet & Friend
LILLIE
MIKEY
MOLLY BROWN
Beloved, Sweet Lillie
Beloved Lhasa Apso
The Best and
Bravest Cat
there ever was
Family: William &
Suzanne Tull
JACKSON
Family: Paul & Betty Bishop
Donor: Jeff & Kathi Colman
Beloved Dog
1980 - April 1992
Beloved Pet of Diane
Beth Jolliffe
ARMAND
BELLE COULTER
Beloved Golden
Retriever
Family: Don & Kate Bloom
Donor: Friends of the Rio
Grande Valley Golden
Retriever Club
Beloved Golden
Retriever
Beloved
Shepherd Mix
Gremlin Girl,
2001-2014
Family: Jim & Justine Eller
Family: Nick & Katie Mayer
Family: Mary Schock
CANDI
EMMA
GUS & CHARLIE
Family: John & Jeannie
Montanelli,
Monthaven Cockers
Donor: Janet Krone,
Frenchie & DJ
BANDIT
Beloved Collie
Beloved Golden
Retriever
Family: The Coulter Family
Donor: Katie Coulter
BING
Beloved Boxer
Family: Carol S. Martin
Beloved Dog
Family: Pamela & Arnold Loeb
BUDDY
Family: Eunice & John Yost
CARSON
Beloved Pet
Beloved Golden
Retriever
Beloved Golden
Retrievers
Family: Charla Smith-Worley
Family: Margaret Mudy-Perloff
FRED
HEATHER
KELSEY
Much Loved Bull
Terrier
Family: Marjorie Norstrom
CHEWBACCA
MADDIE
MISSY
Our Best Boy
Family: Debra & Bill Pinkham
BUDDY
Family: Mike & Joan Harroun
Best Dog in
the Galaxy
Family: Dave, Caryn, Megan,
Amber, Heather & Emma
Leuenberger
Beloved Bernese
Mountain Dog
Family: Brian & Sharon
Blaszak
June 7, 1997 October 1, 2004
Beloved Pet of
Diane Beth Jolliffe
MAXWELL
MOLLY
Beloved Dog
Family: Emily Voth
Donor: Walt & Susan George
Family: Nicole Tanguy
NATE
Our Dear &
Precious Max
HONEY & ABBY
Beloved Whippets
Family: Carol Schmidt
CLIFFORD
My Beloved
Big Red Dog
Beloved Black Lab
Family: Michael &
Teri Shaffer
Beloved Golden
Retrievers
Family: Tom & Trish Byers
Beloved Golden
Retrievers
Family: Judy & Bob
MacKenzie
Beloved Collie
Family: Carol S. Martin
GIBBY
MR. SMITH
Much Loved Kitty,
2003-2015
MURPHY & CASSIDY
LEHUA, PHAEDRA
& KAHUNA
Family: Joyce Joransen
& Tim Harris
Donor: Jean Joransen Ellis
Family: Newton TerMeer
Family: Marsha
Pendleton-Gray
Family: Terri Tripp
BLACK VELVET
Beloved Black Lab
KAMIKAZI
Beloved Pet
Family: The Bless Family
Beloved Aussie
1980 - October 1, 1997
Beloved Pet of
Diane Beth Jolliffe
Beloved Pitbull
Family: Judy Kotar &
Tom Berry
Donor: Judy Kotar
Family: Logan Weaver
Donor: Douglas Braxton,
Donna Johnston, Courtney
Wilson, Ryan Weaver
& Hayley Weaver
BOOMER
CH. Monthaven’s
The Birdcage
Family: Betsy John &
Andrew Groller
Donor: Barb Shontz
Family: Barbara &
Henry Shontz
Beloved Golden
Retriever
Family: The Hayes Family
Donor: Grann, Luke, Nicki,
John & Marie
Beloved Dogboy
Family: Greg & Jeannie
Verklan