ACF’s Research Focus 2004 - 2009

ACF places the highest priority on supporting research that benefits both pets and people; and to educating the public and the scientific community about the ways comparative oncology is accelerating the treatment, prevention and ultimate eradication of cancer. To these ends, the organization has established its first integrated research program. Through two unique partnerships, ACF is developing and supporting research that from 2004 - 2009 will focus on:

     · Discovering new life-saving treatments for cancer
     · Defining practical interventions to prevent cancer
     · Determing how aging affects cancer incidence and aggressiveness
     · Developing reliable methods to assess an individual’s cancer risk

To realize these initiatives, we look forward to the continued support of those who, through their generosity, have enabled us to reach this juncture, and to welcoming those who have yet to join us on the next phase of our historic journey.

ACF Partners with FetchDog  March, 2008

We have recently partnered with FetchDog, a dog-centric universe of all things canine. FetchDog offers passionate dog people a place to find the highest quality products, credible advice on their dog's health and wellness, and an online community of fellow humans who love their dogs. Any purchases from this link will result in 6-8% of the order value to be donated back to Animal Cancer Foundation --- help yourself while helping us! And be sure to request their free catalog.
Click here to request your free catalog from FetchDog.

2 Dogs, 2,000 Miles  Feb, 2008

A walk from Austin to Boston...  A walk for all those touched by cancer...  and the start of a journey to rid the world of this disease...

Our Mission: Discovering the Cause of Cancer not Finding a Cure.

It all began when I lost Malcolm, my Great Pyrenees, to metastatic bone cancer. He was my boy and his loss devasted me.  And it became the inspiration behind the 2,400 mile journey from Austin to Boston that I'll be taking with my two other Pyrenees, Hudson and Murphy.

The funds raised from the walk will finance the first ever nationwide epidemiological canine cancer study which will be managed by our partner, the Animal Cancer Foundation...  more

Dogs and Cats Can Get Breast Cancer, On Animal Radio  Dec, 2007

ACF Founder and President Dr Gerald Post adresses the issue of breast cancer in pets on Animal Radio. "We are hearing more and more about our pets getting some of the same diseases that humans get. Now, we find out that they can get breast cancer as well, known as mammary cancer. Cancer is now the No. 1 natural cause of death in older pets. Dr. Post states that mammary cancer is very common in unspayed female dogs and cats. He states it is very important..." more

Veterinary Cancer Society Annual Conference  November, 2007

The ACF was delighted to join more than 500 attendees at the largest Veterinary Cancer Society Annual Conference ever. It was a wonderful time to hear about the newest in oncology research and collaborate with other professionals in the animal cancer fields. Shown from left to right are: Board member David Levine, Board member Barbara Cohen, Founder and President Dr. Gerry Post and Executive Director Charlotte Lee.

Tails of Hope  November 18, 2007

WITH Thanksgiving just days away, it's time to check in with a few New Yorkers for whom the holiday has extra-special meaning. Thankful that her dog Jack survived a battle with cancer and is now valiantly fighting heart valve disease at Westbury's Center for Specialized Veterinary Care, NBC's Jill Rappaport has made the 12-year-old German shepherd the high-profile "Ambassadog of Hope" for... more

Carnegie Hall  Monday, October 22, 2007

A friend of Board member Kim Williams had his music featured at a concert at Carnegie Hall on Monday, October 22, 2007. Board members and friends of ACF helped celebrate this impressive accomplishment. A wonderful time was had by all!  Pictured from left to right: Executive Director Charlotte Lee, Brian Carrihill, Gary Cohen, Board member Barbara Cohen, Board member David Levine, Keli Levine, ACF Founder and President Dr. Gerald Post, Donna Simon, and Jeanne Scolnick.

Outdoor Channel's DockDogs Unleashed  Tuesday September 18, 2007   11 AM - 4 PM

Enjoy the competition of America's fastest growing canine sport as the DockDogs bring their high flying action to NYC. DockDogs will be televised exclusively on Outdoor channel this fall and this is a great opportunity to see what these dynamic canine athletes can do LIVE! Plus Animal Cancer Foundation representatives will be on-site to answer questions about canine cancer.

Venue : Bryant Park behind the New York Public Library
            (Between 40th and 42nd streets & Fifth and Sixth Avenues)
            New York, NY 10110

Pet4Pets Charity Collars Now Available at PETCO.com!  See below for more on the collars.

PETCO is now carrying Pet4Pets charity collars online, as well as in retail stores across the country. Sales of Pet4Pets charity collars raise funds for the Animal Cancer Foundation. The ACF appreciates this support, and all the good works that PETCO does for pets and their families. Click here to order your Pet4Pets collars today!