National Canine Cancer Foundation

10/02/2025

It's October! Time for PINK everything! Head on over to the shop and pick up some pink sweats or shirts, BUY ONE, GET ONE 50% OFF! Remember you are fighting cancer in dogs when you are shopping.

https://wearethecure.org/shop/
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10/01/2025

Introducing, Buckshot, our 2025 Pink Paw Dogs Calendar feature dog for October! Thank you Marie for sharing your beautiful boy with us last year in the calendar contest. 🐾🩷🐾

“With a heavy heart: This is to inform you that our Bucky (Buckshot), Mr. October passed away on 7/29/25. 17 years, 9 months, & 8 days and that still was too soon to say goodbye. The house is quiet, our daily routine has a big void, and we miss him dearly. We are comforted by all the memories, walks, activities, cuddles and kisses that we shared with Bucky. He was a 4-year cancer survivor from a removal of a Mast Cell Tumor on his left forelimb. Before he passed, he enjoyed days filled with long naps, short walks and of course loved to visit friends for a seasonal photo or two.” ~ Marie C H.

09/22/2025

Hi Olie here. Here’s a life update, two years ago today I was starting my recovery from a lobectomy. A portion of my lung had a cancerous tumor in it and it had to be removed. I’m so happy Gma C monthly watches all my lumps and bumps and she found a small lump on my right thigh. After that discovery Mom had to follow up with an oncologist and that is how my lung tumor was found.
Thank you all for all your extra special prayers two years ago, I know that God listened and he’s been helping keep an extra eye on me and my recovery ever since.
Fast forward to today and we had a celebration and you know what that means, cheeseburgers 🍔 🍔 🍔 🍔 for everyone. Gpa T, Gma C, Score and I 💞
Never forget to do your monthly Nose to Tail checks on all your pups, you never know how important those checks are until life throws you a curve like it did me.

09/22/2025

Olie's Mom, a leader in the creation of our program shares how Olie is doing 2 years post lung lobectomy!

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09/19/2025

Now that CHECK YOUR DOG Day has come and gone, what do you do now? We know the answer to that question can be a difficult one to navigate. Visit https://wearethecure.org/newly-diagnosed-dogs/ to get some guidance.

🐾 Is this cancer diagnosis a death sentence?
🐾 What questions do I need to ask my vet?
🐾 How am I going to pay for this?

These are just a few examples of the questions you may need answers to! We're here to help guide you. www.wearethecure.org

09/19/2025

PAWS 4 POTTER and Dr. Kyle Stevenson are a huge part of the CURE! Join PAWS 4 POTTER for the 10th Annual "MAKING A MARK ON K9 CANCER" Dog Walk. Join the in-person walk on 10/4/2025 at Thompson Park in Watertown, NY or join to walk on your own time VIRTUALLY anywhere 9/20-10/4. Visit https://www.eventcreate.com/e/paws4potter10thyear to sign up today. You can also visit their FRIENDS ARE THE CURE page at https://friendsarethecure.funraise.org/fundraiser/paws4potter to donate to the NCCF in memory of Potter. 🩷🐾🩷

09/14/2025

CHECK YOUR DOG Day is back...

Why is CHECK YOUR DOG day (14th of every month) so important? Early Detection is a KEY FACTOR in the fight against a canine cancer diagnosis. Bijou, our September CHECK YOUR DOG Day Dog of the Month, is here to help us spread the word. https://wearethecure.org/dog-cancer-prevention/

"Bijou was my best friend and constant companion for 13 years. Bijou was diagnosed with a**l adenocarcinoma in July 2021, had surgery in August, and chemotherapy treatment starting in September. She completed chemotherapy treatment in December. Her tumor was found on a routine veterinary exam fortunately very early before Bijou showed any signs of being sick. Bijou continued to love life for an additional 15 months post treatment. She passed away from surgery complications performing a biopsy to determine if her cancer had returned in March 2023. Her biopsy results showed no cancer cells so I continue to wish I had waited and monitored her. Unfortunately canine cancer causes us to make decisions quickly with our dogs without enough information. I consider her my cancer warrior as she not only survived for almost two years post diagnosis but thrived throughout her treatment and never showed any symptoms of having cancer. I am still amazed by her resilience and strength and miss her every day." ~ Sandra Bazarian

09/12/2025

Integrative medicine is healthcare that treats the body as a whole. Combining traditional and holistic cancer treatments for dogs, provides personalized care focusing on the patient, rather than just the disease. Standard Veterinary oncology concentrates on destroying or slowing cancer cells. Integrative Veterinary oncology includes therapies that support overall wellness, maintaining quality of life, managing side effects, and limiting pain. Treatment plans can include immunotherapy, nutrition, acupuncture, herbal therapy, and more. Find out more about the possible extra benefits of Integrative Veterinary Oncology at https://wearethecure.org/what-is-integrative-veterinary-oncology-and-is-it-right-for-you/. 🐾

09/12/2025

Did you know about the We Are The Cure Podcast hosted by our very own, Gary Nice? Visit https://wearethecure.org/podcast/ to view short clips of the great conversations we've had with industry specialists, veterinarians, dog owners and more. Want access to the full version episodes, subscribe or better yet, become a CORE Member today! Not only will you help our mission monthly, but you'll also receive a podcast subscription and much more. Contact us for more information at https://wearethecure.org/connect-with-us/contact-us/. 🩷📩📲🐶🐾

09/09/2025

Unfortunately Mike and Chloe's story is not unique. Many dogs are lost to cancer too soon. Chloe was only 7. She mattered to Mike and is missed by him every day.

"The unconditional love of a dog is unmatched" - Mike D

Help us to do something about the reason we have to suffer these losses. Your donation makes a difference in the fight against canine cancer. And if you were to become a monthly donor the impact is so much larger. We need your help so our dogs no longer suffer this disease called cancer.

Donate today: wearethecure.org/donations

09/06/2025

HAPPY WORLD BEARD DAY!! While this fun holiday is typically for the 2 legged bearded animals, we're making it about the fun FURRY four-legged bearded dogs. There are several breeds that have beards. The Bearded Collie is just one of them but a cool one to celebrate today! Did you know that Bearded Collie's are prone to Canine Cancer? They are! The Bearded Collie Club of America has lots of information on this breed that is worth reading.

Do we have any Bearded Collie followers?? If so, we'd love to see your dogs and read their stories. Post in the comments if you would like to share with us!