Petco Love and Blue Buffalo are marking National Pet Cancer Awareness Month with a $150,000 donation for pet cancer treatment. The national nonprofit and Blue Buffalo have invested more than $21 million in the fight against pet cancer since launching the Pet Cancer Awareness initiative in 2010. Their work supports 12 partner organizations and oncology universities by subsidizing treatment costs for pet parents who otherwise could not afford lifesaving care. One in four dogs and one in five cats will face a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime.
Support For Pet Families
Pet cancer is the leading disease-related cause of death among dogs and cats in the U.S. The Petco Love and Blue Buffalo Pet Cancer Treatment Fund is intended to help families facing the financial burden of veterinary care.
Chelsea Staley, President at Petco Love, said:
“Petco Love knows pets are family and a pet cancer diagnosis is devastating. We’re proud that the Petco Love and Blue Buffalo Pet Cancer Treatment Fund gives pets a chance at a longer, healthier life with their families.”
Tiki And Odin
Search and rescue dog Tiki received chemo treatments through the fund. Odin’s pet parent, Natalie, struggled with the costs of radiation treatments. Odin and Tiki are now cancer free and thriving.
Bobbie, Tiki’s pet parent, said:
“This is a miracle and made me feel that we weren’t alone, which was a really big deal,”
Natalie, Odin’s pet parent, said:
“The support meant that I would get more time with Odin and he would get more enjoyment out of life,”
Continuing The Fund
Families can find 10 pet cancer warning signs and information about assistance for pet cancer veterinary care here.
Gabriel Viñas, Vice President and Business Unit Director for Blue Buffalo Dog at General Mills, said:
“We believe every pet, like Tiki and Odin, deserves a healthy and happy life. Veterinary care should never be a financial decision, and together with Petco Love, we ensure pet families facing a pet cancer diagnosis receive the help they need.”
