National nonprofit and Blue Buffalo continue
commitment to annual campaign investing $20
million in the fight against pet cancer since
2010
SAN
ANTONIO, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Millions of
pets and pet parents are impacted every year by pet cancer.
National nonprofit Petco Love, in partnership with Blue Buffalo,
continue their 14-year commitment to support treatment for pets
fighting the disease, further pet cancer research, and raise
awareness about early detection of pet cancer. Together, since
2010, their investment to fight pet cancer totals $20 million during this annual May Pet Cancer
Campaign.
Pet cancer continues to be the number one disease-related cause
of death for dogs and cats in the U.S., afflicting one
in five cats and one in four dogs - dogs like Neva. When
she was just 17 months old, Neva was diagnosed with a mast cell
tumor in her mouth. Like any pet parent who learns of this daunting
diagnosis, Neva's pet mom, Laura, was frightened. "I was absolutely
devastated. I was very sad that she could potentially be losing out
on her life."
Laura wasted no time getting Neva the critical care she needed
at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. Neva was able to receive
lifesaving surgery and treatment thanks to the Petco Love and Blue
Buffalo Pet Cancer Treatment Fund. "Receiving that grant was
absolutely lifechanging and lifesaving, it helped save Neva's life.
I'd like to thank Petco love and Blue Buffalo for the gift of time.
Time is so important, and we were given that gift, we are so
grateful." Neva is now a canine companion therapy dog bringing joy
to all she meets and two years in remission.
"Pets are love. They are family. Unfortunately access to
veterinary care is often a financial decision," said Susanne Kogut, President of Petco Love. "We are
proud to support pet cancer research that improves treatment
options and help families get the needed care for their pets to
give them longer, healthier lives together."
Petco Love supports 12 university veterinary oncology partners.
Partners include Colorado State University Foundation;
Cornell Veterinary College; LSU Foundation (Louisiana State
University — LSU); North Carolina Veterinary Medical
Foundation; The Ohio State University Foundation; Texas
A&M Foundation; University of California,
Davis School of Veterinary Medicine; University of Florida Foundation; University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary
Medicine; University of
Tennessee Foundation; University of
Wisconsin Foundation; and the Virginia Tech Foundation.
Throughout May, Petco Love and Blue Buffalo continue to spread
awareness about early detection of pet cancer, including sharing
the ten warning signs of cancer in dogs and cats. Pet parents
facing the challenges of pet cancer and struggling to cover the
costs of veterinary treatment can also find resources here.
"Blue Buffalo was founded on a promise made to a family dog that
one day cancer would no longer devastate the lives of our furry
family members," said Haley Perry,
senior manager of brand experience at Blue Buffalo. "Stories like
Neva's continue to fuel our commitment to leading the fight against
pet cancer by raising awareness and critical funds for education,
research and lifesaving treatment."
From May 1, 2024, through
May 31, 2024, when you make a
purchase of Blue Buffalo dry food for dogs or cats on petco.com,
Blue Buffalo will donate $1 per bag
sold to Petco Love, up to $75,000
(excluding existing Repeat Delivery subscriptions). Anyone can also
join the fight against pet cancer with Petco Love and help improve
access to pet cancer treatment for pets and their families by
donating at petcolove.org/pca.
About Petco Love
Petco Love is a life-changing
nonprofit organization that makes communities and pet families
closer, stronger, and healthier. Since our founding in 1999 as the
Petco Foundation, we've empowered animal welfare organizations by
investing $380 million in adoption
and other lifesaving efforts. We've helped find loving homes for
more than 6.8 million pets in partnership with Petco and
organizations nationwide. Our love for pets drives us to lead with
innovation, creating tools animal lovers need to reunite lost pets,
and lead with passion, inspiring and mobilizing communities and our
more than 4,000 animal welfare partners to drive lifesaving change
alongside us. Is love calling you? Join us.
Visit PetcoLove.org or follow us
on Facebook, Instagram, X, Threads,
and LinkedIn to be part of the lifesaving work we lead every
day.
About Blue Buffalo
Blue Buffalo, the country's most loved and trusted natural pet
food, started with a promise made to a lovable Airedale named Blue
who struggled with cancer, the #1 disease-related killer of dogs
and cats. His family, the Bishops, wanted to feed him the best
food possible, so they searched for food with high-quality
ingredients, but decided to create something even better – natural
pet food for dogs and cats with nutritious ingredients, real meat
first, and some of the highest standards in the industry. Since Day
1, BLUE's team of veterinarians and animal nutritionists have
carefully selected high-quality, natural ingredients and upheld
its True BLUE Promise to dog and cat pet parents – real meat
as the first ingredient with NO chicken (or poultry) by-product
meals, NO corn, wheat or soy, and NO artificial flavors or
preservatives. The result is a portfolio of high-quality,
natural food and treats that both dogs and cats love. This simple
idea: "Love them like family. Feed them like
family." lives on today in every Blue Buffalo
recipe. Visit BlueBuffalo.com to learn more.
Media Contact:
Crystal Bugary, Petco
Love, media@petcolove.org
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