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The future of cancer is MADGiC B Y: K E L LY D I E H L , D V M , M S , A C V I M , AND ALLEN BYRNE

What if it was possible to predict who would be at a greater risk of developing cancer? What if genetic tests were available to diagnose different types of cancer? What if there was a way for pet breeders to make decisions based on this information? What if the risk of cancer could be reduced through early identification and informed breeding practices? Could this knowledge reduce the suffering of pets diagnosed with cancer? Three Morris Animal Foundation researchers recently got a little closer to making this a reality in a project dubbed the MADGiC study. Dog breed susceptibility to certain cancers has been recognized for years, but understanding the relationship (if any) between inherited traits and the likelihood of developing cancers has been elusive. With funding from Morris Animal Foundation and the Golden Retriever Foundation, Dr. Kerstin Lindblad-Toh, of the Broad Institute and Uppsala University; Dr. Jaime Modiano, of the University of Minnesota; and Dr. Matthew Breen, of North Carolina State University, have discovered a potential link between certain mutations in the DNA of golden retrievers and future cancer development. Their three-year, $1 million project examined genetic traits associated with risk and progression of two of the most common and deadliest cancers diagnosed in golden retrievers—hemangiosarcoma and lymphoma. They uncovered two specific gene regions that predispose golden retrievers to both cancers. The importance of this finding is that these mutations potentially explain 20 percent to 50 percent of the total risk for lymphoma and hemangiosarcoma in this breed. That represents a significant number of cancer diagnoses. What might this research mean for dog owners and veterinarians? “The immediate next step is to validate the presence of these risk factors and their association with hemangiosarcoma and lymphoma in independent populations

of golden retrievers,” said Dr. Modiano. “This is necessary to enable development of tests that could inform breeding decisions.” In other words, now that candidate genetic mutations have been identified, researchers need to test more golden retrievers with and without cancer to see if these observations remain valid in the larger population. Once validated, a genetic test can be developed to identify individuals at higher risk of disease (think of breast cancer screening tests in women), and also to guide breeders in selecting individuals for breeding programs. Does this research have the potential to help all dogs? Any data uncovered in the current study might eventually be applicable to other dog breeds, and possibly mixed-breed dogs, too. When embarking on genetic research, scientists often focus first on a single breed because it cuts out “genetic noise”—multiple versions of the same genetic material that is common in mixed-breed dogs. Eliminating the “noise” allows them to pinpoint genetic regions and mutations associated with disease more quickly. Once researchers narrow down the genetic region of interest, they can start examining other dog breeds to look for the same change. This process of genetic testing can take years to complete, but once done, it can be an invaluable tool not only for diagnosis, but as a guide for treatment targets. Once unthinkable, it could be MADGiC indeed to identify cancer risk in dogs! %

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Your gifts at work

Veterinary scientists—an endangered species

4-5 Take control of your pet’s health and Unite to Fight

Golden Retriever Lifetime Study update

Study findings offer hope for sea lions with cancer

Donor photos paint a picture of why our work matters

Your gifts at work For the past 67 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 cats, dogs, horses and wildlife, worldwide. Feline papillomavirus linked to common skin cancer Squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs) are the most common malignant skin cancers of cats and have traditionally been thought to be caused by sunlight affecting exposed skin. However, SCCs also can develop in cats without sun exposure, which suggests that other cofactors are important in causing this type of cancer. Researchers from Massey University in New Zealand recently found that feline papillomavirus influences cancer growth in around a third of SCC skin cancers. Human papillomavirus types are well recognized to cause some human cancers, and this new knowledge opens up research possibilities for preventing and improving treatment of skin cancer in cats by targeting this cancer-causing virus. %

Gallbladder disease on the rise in dogs

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Gallbladder mucoceles, accumulations of abnormally congealed mucus that can obstruct or rupture the gallbladder, were remarkably rare as recently as 10 years ago. Today, they are one of the most common, deadliest and poorly understood gallbladder diseases in dogs. Researchers from North Carolina State University analyzed the composition of mucoceles and now have a better understanding of why and how mucoceles form. The team also identified biochemical markers in serum and bile that may help distinguish normal dogs from dogs diagnosed with gallbladder mucoceles. These findings are critical first steps toward developing a diagnostic test for gallbladder mucoceles in dogs that may help with earlier intervention and treatment of this disease. %

Researchers connect the dots between two equine herpesvirus strains Equine herpesvirus is a highly contagious viral disease and a major health threat to horses worldwide. Researchers from Cornell University and Freie Universität Berlin found that two strains of the virus, known as EHV-1 and EHV-4, gain entry into and infect healthy horse cells in similar ways. They also identified antibodies that can block entry of these viral strains in healthy cells. The currently available vaccine against EHV-1 and EHV-4 has some drawbacks and is not 100 percent effective. This new information is a critical first step toward developing improved treatments and preventions, such as a broader spectrum vaccine, to help curb herpesvirus outbreaks in horses. %

Oil and cleanup dispersants have sublethal effects on oyster health As filter feeders, oysters help maintain clean water and are critical to the structure of many aquatic communities. While chemical disasters, such as oil spills, may not kill some oysters, there is little definitive data on oyster health following a chemical disaster. Unlike many aquatic species, oysters cannot escape noxious chemicals by just swimming away. Researchers from the University of Connecticut studied the sublethal effects of oil and oil dispersants on Eastern oysters and found that these chemicals significantly reduced oyster feeding rates, limiting the oysters’ ability to filter and clean water. Study oysters also had increased numbers of a common oyster parasite, a finding consistent with impaired immune function and disease. This new information is already helping researchers redefine current assessment standards on the safe use of oil and oil dispersants, in order to minimize the sublethal health effects on oysters and other less visible and less mobile marine species during chemical disasters. %

Veterinary scientists—an endangered species B Y: K E L LY D I E H L , D V M , M S , A C V I M

“Morris Animal Foundation believes clinical veterinary medicine can be no better than the research which supports it, and research can be no better than its personnel. The most important element in veterinary research is people.” These words, spoken by Dr. Mark Morris Sr. more than 50 years ago, set a standard of commitment by Morris Animal Foundation to train the next generation of veterinary scientists. Never before has this mandate been more important. Veterinary scientist training, in the words of some, is reaching a crisis. Why the concern? At first glance, there doesn’t appear to be any shortage of veterinarians. New schools of veterinary medicine are opening, candidate application numbers remain robust and, according to the American Pet Products Association, pet owners are spending more on their pets than ever before. However, there has been a steady decline in the number of veterinarians pursuing postgraduate training—especially in animal health research—and this decrease has many people worried. In 2016, it is projected that only 100 DVMs will receive PhDs, which represents less than 1 percent of all veterinary school graduates. Veterinary scientists with advanced degrees are becoming a vanishing species, which has many people worried. Veterinarians commonly work in industries such as veterinary pharmaceutical development and livestock, as well as in pet-related industries like pet food manufacturing. Veterinarians are employed by the government in diverse areas; they are integral parts of the public health service, and of food inspection and safety. Veterinarians work alongside human physicians in research institutes such as the National Institutes of Health, providing insight into the comparative aspects of common health issues like cancer. Veterinarians often are key players in the identification and response to emerging infectious diseases, and there are large numbers of veterinarians who work in the United States Armed Forces. These veterinarians might not be as visible to consumers as your family veterinarian, but their service is invaluable in maintaining global health for both animals and humans. Dr. Mark Morris Sr. recognized the importance of training veterinary scientists years ago. Dr. Morris stated that “...the Foundation can make its greatest contribution to veterinary medicine by providing opportunities for students to become skilled in veterinary research.” In keeping with Dr. Morris’s mandate, Morris Animal Foundation has a long history of

funding grants specifically designed to encourage and support budding veterinary scientists. In the last 10 years alone, $13 million has been awarded to aspiring veterinary researchers, including senior veterinary students. These grants encompass everything from salary stipends to seed money that assists young scientists in developing independent research laboratories, and awards to senior scientists. However, there is still more to be done to repopulate the declining numbers of veterinary scientists. The National Academy of Sciences reports that the veterinary scientist shortage “presents a threat not only to advanced training, but also basic training of veterinarians, and ultimately to animal health.” Morris Animal Foundation needs your help to ensure that veterinary scientists don’t become the next endangered species. We can make certain that Dr. Mark Morris Sr.’s vision to train veterinary scientists remains vibrant and fulfilled, especially at this very critical time of need. ✢

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Take control of your pet’s health and Unite to Fight You know that Morris Animal Foundation is a global leader in funding animal health science, and cancer continues to be one of the most pressing areas of focus for our researchers. But with more than 12 million cat and dog cancer diagnoses each year, we know that we have to do something bold to help solve pet cancer’s mysteries. Th at’s why we have once again launched our Unite to Fight Pet Cancer campaign this spring. While we continue to invest in the most promising research out there today to help our best friends, we want to make sure that you have the knowledge to take control of your pet’s health right now. And we believe that everyone should know the early warning signs of this disease. Just think, on average, our pets spend two hours with a veterinarian per year, compared to 3,650 hours with us, their owners. Routine checkups are critical, but as pet owners, we have the ability to identify when something is just not right. We have developed a Pet Cancer Prevention Checklist to equip you with potentially life-saving information. You can download and print the full actionable checklist on our website, www.morrisanimalfoundation.org/unitetofight, and keep it on hand as an easy reminder of how to guide your pets through a healthy life. As pet parents, we are their advocates and an important part of this fight. Another part of this fight, is our friends at the Blue Buff alo Company, who have once again stepped up to help. Th is year, the Blue Buff alo Company will match every dollar Morris Animal Foundation receives in support of this campaign between now and June 30, 2015, up to $50,000. Th ank you for fighting with us! ✢

Pet cancer prevention checklist Avoid second-hand smoke – Does your pet live in a household with smokers? Evidence suggests that cancer risk is increased in pets exposed to environmental tobacco. Keep your home a smoke free zone! Avoid exposure to lawn chemicals – Keep your pet away from applied lawn products when possible. There is some evidence for an increased cancer risk in pets exposed to applied lawn chemicals. Avoid exposing your pet to paints and solvents—One recently

published study suggests a possible association between exposure to these chemicals and cancer. Keep your pets outside or in another room when using these substances.

Avoid long-term exposure to sunlight – as in people, light skin pigmentation combined with lots of time outside, can increase the risk for some cancers. Make sure your pet can get out of the sun, and avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight when it is strongest, around midday. Avoid exposure to asbestos – Just like people, there are reports

of cancer related to asbestos exposure in animals. If removing this product from a home, keep pets away from the area for the duration of the process.

Monitor your pet’s weight – Research suggests that obesity may be a

risk factor for cancer. Feeding a poor quality or imbalanced diet may also be linked to an increase in cancer risk.

Add vegetables to the diet – At least one provocative study has suggested adding vegetables may help decrease cancer risk. Have regular veterinary checkups – Would you see your doctor once every five years for a checkup? Skipping a yearly checkup with your pet would be similar. Regular checkups allow your veterinarian to perform a complete physical examination, which can identify abnormalities as well as establish a “baseline” that can be used for later comparisons. Examine your pet once a month – Look in your pet’s mouth, ears,

run your hands along their body and note any change; early detection of problems is the best way to treat many diseases, including cancer.

Become an expert on your pet’s breed, or mixture of breeds – Did you know certain breeds of dogs and cats are prone to different diseases, including cancer? Learn everything you can about your pet’s breed disease predispositions. Exercise your pet regularly – Help keep your pet trim and healthy. Get to know your pet – Behavior changes are often a signal that a pet isn’t feeling well. Watch your pet, learn their likes and dislikes, their sleeping and eating habits. A change in routine or demeanor could be an early sign of disease.

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Morris Animal Foundation invests in the best and most innovative pet cancer research at veterinary colleges and medical institutions around the world. Since 1948, Morris Animal Foundation has awarded 233 grants totaling more than $18 million to scientists conducting cancer research.

No one wants to lose a pet to cancer. We will continue seeking answers to cancer and other diseases to save the lives of the animals we love. Your donations toward our Unite to Fight campaign will be matched, dollar-fordollar, up to $50,000, through June 30, 2015, thanks to the commitment of our partner, the Blue Buﬀalo Company.

Commit to walk The Virtual Walk is an easy and fun way to help raise funds for the ﬁght against pet cancer. You can easily take place in this fundraiser, as it can take place “virtually” anywhere. Be sure to sign up today for this year’s event that takes place on June 28, 2015.

Explore our pet cancer resources One of our responsibilities is to provide pet owners valuable resources pertaining to pet cancer. Read and share these resources about the disease, treatment options, and more provided by our staﬀ and leading industry health experts. To unite with us, visit unitetoﬁght.morrisanimalfoundation.org

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Important cancer research is ongoing at Tufts University in mast cell tumors of dogs. Researchers from the Ohio State University and the University of Pennsylvania are leading exciting new studies investigating novel and targeted therapies for the treatment of an important type of cancer, B-cell lymphoma, in dogs. Others from the University of Minnesota, Colorado State University, the University of Illinois and University of Wisconsin are looking for new targeted therapies to improve outcomes for dogs with osteosarcoma. New feline health studies were recently contracted with leading scientists around the globe. Cancer research will continue to be a signiﬁcant area of focus. One study at the University of Sydney in Australia will investigate whether novel cancer-causing viruses are found in cats with compromised immune systems. Researchers from North Carolina State University are leading another study will develop advanced DNA-based techniques that may help veterinarians provide a more comprehensive diagnosis for an important type of cancer, soft-tissue sarcomas, and improve their ability to choose the most appropriate clinical management strategies for cats with these cancers. For more information about our current studies, please visit our website, www.morrisanimalfoundation.org or call us at 800.243.2345. %

Golden Retriever Lifetime Study update B Y: L I Z N A H O N , D V M

Morris Animal Foundation is excited to announce that the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study has hit our most exciting milestone and we have met our recruitment goal and registration is now full! Thank you to the 3,000 golden retrievers, owners and veterinarians who have enrolled in this groundbreaking study and lent their support to this important eﬀort. We already have been collecting some amazing data from our enrolled dogs and are extremely excited to share in the coming years results from this study. The Golden Retriever Lifetime Study is the largest and longest study ever undertaken to improve canine health. The study follows 3,000 young and healthy purebred golden retrievers from the United States

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and observes them throughout their lives. The goal of this unique study is to discover better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat canine cancer in not only goldens, but in all breeds of dogs. To learn more about this study, visit www.caninelifetimehealth.org. %

Now that registration is full, here are some fun facts about our 3,000 strong golden family: Fun Fact #1

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The “Golden State” has pulled ahead of the home HAL LE team – California is a nose ahead with 273 dogs enrolled and Colorado is chasing their tails at 254 enrolled dogs.

We can no longer say – R “Girls Rule, Boys Drool” as RANGE intact males are now the highest population of study dogs at 875. The girls, however, hold the number two spot with 752 intact females and the number three spot with 750 spayed females. Let’s hear it for the girls!

Fun Fact #2 Turns out the South isn’t so laid back! This region continues to have the E highest number of dogs GRAC with more than 28 percent of the enrolled dogs calling it home.

Fun Fact #4 What’s in a name? The following is a list of the most SORA popular names of golden retrievers in our study: Cooper (34), Bailey (22), Bella and Finn (20), Maggie (19) and Abby and Lily (18).

Study findings offer hope for sea lions with cancer B Y: K E L LY D I E H L , D V M , M S , A C V I M

“Every time I perform a postmortem on another sea lion with cancer, I am troubled at how common it is, and also how painful it must be for these animals,” Dr. Frances Gulland said. Dr. Gulland is a senior scientist at the Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, California, a Presidential appointee as United States Marine Mammal Commissioner, and a past member of Morris Animal Foundation’s Wildlife Scientific Advisory Board. Part of Dr. Gulland’s job is to figure out why stranded sea lions die, and this means doing lots of postmortem examinations. All too often, she finds evidence of cancer and suspects this contributed to their death. For a variety of reasons, sea lion strandings occur each year and, unfortunately, some sea lions die after stranding. Nearly 20 percent of adult deceased sea lions have cancer, making it a major cause of death in these animals. Although an underlying cause for this large number of cancers is not known, viral infections and exposure to environmental contaminants are possible triggers. This places marine scientists in a desperate race to find out as much information about sea lion cancer as possible in order to implement effective strategies for control and treatment. For Dr. Gulland, finding answers to the cancers that affect large numbers of sea lions is an urgent problem; a life and death problem. “Frances has been tirelessly trying to raise awareness of the sea lions’ plight,” says Dr. Matthew Breen of North Carolina State University, an expert in cancer genetics. Dr. Gulland and Dr. Breen recently teamed up with Morris Animal Foundation to examine sea lion cancers at the genetic level. Their project was focused on understanding the genetics behind tumor development, with the ultimate goal of finding ways to treat, prevent and manage cancers in sea lions.

lions, dogs and humans. Dr. Breen explains, “By considering the changes that are occurring in the genomes of multiple species, we aim to identify genes shared among species and associated with cancers. With this approach each species effectively acts as a data filter for the other species, leading to a reduction in the number of genes needed to be subsequently evaluated. This is a very efficient way to accelerate cancer gene discovery, which in turn can lead to faster paths toward the development of better therapies for numerous species.” Morris Animal Foundation continues to work to improve animal health by addressing urgent needs in many species, including sea lions. %

Dr. Gulland and Dr. Breen were able to show significant similarities among the cancers that affect sea

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UPCOMING EVENTS S TA F F

executive David Haworth, DVM, PhD, President/CEO Dan Reed, Chief Development Officer Diane Brown, DVM, PhD, DACVP, Chief Scientific Officer Chris Orzechowski, Chief Marketing Officer

animalnews contributors Allen Byrne; Kelly J. Diehl, DVM, MS, ACVIM; Leslie Hansen; Liz Nahon, DVM; Jean Vore

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

officers James Kutsch Jr., PhD, Chair of the Board Amy Hunkeler, DVM, DACVO, Vice Chair Susan Giovengo, DVM, PhD, MA, BS, Corporate Secretary Colin Giles, BVetMed, PhD, MRCVS, Treasurer

board members Prema Arasu, PhD, DVM, MBA Deborah Davenport, DVM, MS, DACVIM Robert C. Gain Walter George Clinton Lewis Jr. Patrick Long, DVM Jonna Mazet, DVM, MPVM, PhD Bette Morris, PhD Cynthia Morris David Morris David Petrie Stanley Teeter, DVM

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 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

Unite to Fight Pet Cancer Virtual Walk • June 28 Indy K9 Cancer Walk • Indianapolis, IN • September 20 Elk Grove K9 Cancer Walk • Elk Grove, CA • October 11 For more information or to register, please visit www.morrisanimalfoundation.org/events or call 800.243.2345.

Donor photos paint a picture of why our work matters B Y: L E S L I E H A N S E N

On a recent visit with Patricia Mulvihill, I quickly noticed the photo hanging on the refrigerator of Patricia sitting in the passenger seat of the car, three tiny pups on her lap. The day that picture was taken, Patricia’s friend and coworker Tracey had invited her to go to the local flea market. When they came across Jamie Robinson’s Rescue, Patricia knew she had the home—and heart—for all three dogs. Mikey, Lucy and Neven are now about 3 years old and have since welcomed another four-legged friend, Oliver, to their pack about a year ago. The energy that 16 paws bring into Patricia’s home is just perfect, and she wouldn’t want it any other way. Patricia also shared with me the pictures of the dogs that came before her current brood, each with its own stories and memories. She fondly reminisced about how each of her dogs came into her life. As an animal lover since childhood, she credits her mother for nurturing that trait deep into her being. Patricia was introduced to Morris Animal Foundation through her veterinarian, and she’s been a loyal friend of ours ever since. She’s also been an avid supporter of the South Florida K9 Cancer Walk to benefit Morris Animal Foundation, which helps the Foundation invest in science that will help prevent and treat cancer and other diseases in dogs. “It’s a time of healing and remembrance, to be in the company of others who have been through the same loss, and to fight for those who have left us,” she said of the walk.

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In January, Patricia proudly walked in loving memory of Dolly and Boo, both who were taken by cancer, and for Baxter, Shana and Mickey, who all passed away at a very old age. It’s always a pleasure to meet our supporters. Each of their stories is unique, but together they paint the greater picture of why our work is so important to animals and those who love them. % We are excited to announce the installation of our new Pet Memorial Wall. The beautiful digital display pays tribute to beloved animals that are no longer with us and is showcased in our Denver office headquarters. The loss of a pet is so difficult to experience, and our Pet Memorial Wall is a very special way to honor those who are no longer with us. To learn more about how to memorialize a companion in your life, please visit our website, www.morrisanimalfoundation.org, and click on “Ways to Donate.”

OUR MUCH-LOVED BOO

PUFF

SAM

TRUMAN

WILEY

Special animals that have touched their families’ lives Beloved Cat with the Magic Tail

Beloved Golden Retriever

Family: Kathy & Mike Quattrone

Family: Kathryn & Scott Hardy Donor: Patricia Perkins

Family: Chris & Sherm Sherman Donor: Janet Gore

PATCH

QUINCY

SAMMY

We’ll Miss Him Always, And Love Him Forever

TAI

Family: The Hansen Family

Beloved Cat

Beloved Friend & Companion

TALLON

Family: Debby & Terry Fitch Donor: The Truman Collar Website

Beloved Beagle Family: The Heaster, Ritter, and O’Bryan Families Donor: Brenda Heaster & Keith Ritter

ZOE

Beloved Greyhound

Beloved Dog

Family: Edward Hammond & Greg Parr Donor: Edward Hammond

Family: Mike Istok Donor: The Groomery

PHOEBE Beloved Amazon Parrot Beloved Companion

Beloved Cat

Family: Noreita Kempe

Family: Hugh & Linda Webb

RHYN Beloved Golden Retriever Family: Diane & Dan Day

SKRATCHY

Beloved Rottweiler

Beloved Cat

Family: The Bradbury Family

Family: Erin, Andrew, Ryan, Dixie & Cooper Petrush

Family: Caroll Daunis Donor: Robert & Theresa Elva Mathiesen

THOMAS

RIKKI Beloved Great Pyrenees & Assistant Dog Family: Sandra McCrady

Beloved Family: Anna-Marie, Joel & Cindy Smith Donor: Anna-Marie & Joel Smith

The pets in this section were honored through qualifying donations made between December 16, 2014, through March 15, 2015. 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.

IIn n llo loving ov ng m memory emo orry ry 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.

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ALEXIS

BELLA

BRETTA

CASH

DALLAS

GEORGIE FREUD

LIBERTY

Beloved Golden Retriever

Beloved Corgi

Beloved Lab and Friend

Family: Susan Jistel

Family: The Elliott Family

Most loyal gentle spirit, you are deeply loved and missed every day

Beloved Golden Retriever

MACK

MARLEY

MAX

Beloved Labrador Family: The Pepe Family

BERNARD Beloved Companion Family: Sarah McIntosh & Andrea Stout Donor: Sally Rau McIntosh

Beloved Yorkie

BOOMER

Family: W.M. “Wally” Bunker

Family: Claudia Cayo

BACCHUS

BUMBLE

COSMO

Beloved Good Boy

Beloved Dog

Beloved Cat

Family: Irene & Joe Kennedy

Family: The Pinkham Family Donor: Debra & Bill Pinkham

Family: Alexa and Brian Morgan & Family Donor: Debra & Dennis Roe

Family: Bob & Cindy Edmonson

LUCY

MACY

Beloved Dog

Beloved Cocker Spaniel

Family: Susan Seaburg & Judy Allen

Family: Jill Humphrey & Ron Burg

Family: Jessica Freud & Family

DUDLEY

Beloved Greyhound Family: Angie & Chad McDaniel Donor: Sally Rau McIntosh

GIZMO, MURPHY, JOOP, SKIPPY AND BINGO

CREMKARAT ZONA

Family: Diane Beth Jolliffe

MARLEY BLUE FREUD

MINNIE

Beloved Cats Beloved Dog

GRACIE

Family: Pamela & Arnold Loeb

Beloved Cat Beloved Golden Retriever

BOWTIE Beloved Cat

Family: The Ashley Family Donor: Deborah Ashley

Family: Linda Marquardt Donor: Debbie, Guido and Rocco Meyer

Family: Praddy & Jane Mangat Donor: Best Friends Pet Care Cincinnati, Bova Contemporary Furniture & Charles Emmons

HEATHER

CANDI Beloved Collie

BAILEY

Family: Carol S. Martin

Beloved Cat

CASH

Family: Edward Hammond & Greg Parr Donor: Edward Hammond

Beloved Dog

Beloved English Cocker Spaniel Family: Carolyn & Chris Zona

ETHEL

Beloved Collie

Beloved Companion

Family: Carol S. Martin

Family: Sarah McIntosh & Andrea Stout Donor: Sally Rau McIntosh

HILERIE

LUCY

MAEVE LOUISE DEW-BECKER FITZPATRICK

Beloved Pet

Forever in our hearts beautiful girl, we love you and miss you

Beloved Special Friend, Always Dressed for the Occasion Family: Penelope Perkins Donor: Patricia Perkins

Family: The Freud Family

MOLLY BROWN MAX

Family: The McGovern Family

Family: Linda Marquardt Donor: Debbie, Guido and Rocco Meyer

JACK Beloved Pet Family: Jim & Irene Maple Donor: Cole & Susan Taylor

Beloved Dog

JOY

Beloved Golden Retriever Family: Dan & Kristie Bodeman Donor: Dave & Janet Galassi

Beloved Great Pyrenees Family: Sandra McCrady

Beloved Corgi Family: James Jistel

Family: Nancy, Jeanne, Kay & Dell

Beloved Cat Family: Ian Dew-Becker & Rebecca Fitzpatrick

Beloved German Shepherd Family: Jeffrey Trop & Family Donor: Kaete Elliott

Beloved Turkish Van, the best and bravest cat there ever was Family: Newton Termeer