Give thanks for your healthy pets this Thanksgiving: Six Million Dogs Face Cancer Each Year
Moose’s March, a brand-new nonprofit committed to raising awareness about pet cancer and providing support to pets and their owners, is ready to combat one of the leading causes of pet mortality: cancer. The animal cancer advocacy group is launching its first ever fundraiser on Giving Tuesday, November 28, but it wants to remind pet owners to cherish the holiday season with their pets.
The Animal Cancer Center at Colorado State University has identified alarming statistics concerning cancer in pets, emphasizing the urgent need for awareness and proactive measures:
Cancer is the leading cause of death in pet cats and dogs in the United States, with as
many as 50 percent of pets succumbing to this devastating disease.
An estimated six million dogs and nearly six million cats are projected to be diagnosed
with cancer this year alone, mirroring the frequency and behavior of cancer in humans.
Cancer is the leading cause of death in 47 percent of dogs, particularly those over the
age of 10, and 32 percent of cats.
To empower pet owners and those working with dogs, Moose's March hosted a webinar on early pet cancer detection, sponsored by Volition Veterinary. Although the live event has concluded, the recorded webinar remains available for viewing here. Tricia Montgomery, Founder of Moose's March, emphasizes the significance of this initiative memorializing her late PitBull Moose, who died of cancer in 2022. Empowering pet parents with knowledge is at the heart of our mission. While so many of our beloved dogs die of cancer, we know that early detection is key to saving their lives." To donate or learn more about Moose's March, visit their website.
About Moose’s March:
Moose’s March is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about early cancer detection in pets and providing support to pets and their owners in need. The campaign is inspired by Moose Montgomery, who passed away from Stage 4 Lymphoma in May 2022. Moose's March provides education and resources for the early detection of pet cancer and much-needed assistance for those who can least afford treatment. For more information about Moose’s March and to get involved, please visit MoosesMarch.com