by NCCF Editor | Oct 23, 2018 | Dog Care
Many of us—myself included—live in dread of receiving bad news about our pets. We fear the moment when, looking at our vet’s face or hearing her voice, we know that something is seriously wrong. Unfortunately, given the short lifespan of our beloved furry family...
by NCCF Editor | Oct 14, 2018 | Canine Cancer Prevention
The same way good and balanced nutrition helps humans prevent severe illnesses, what your dog eats will influence his lifespan and health too. Most people aren’t really aware of the canine cancer risk. It always seems like that’s something that only happens to others,...
by NCCF Editor | Sep 27, 2018 | Losing a Pet
I have been fortunate, through the years, to have had the privilege of living with many great dogs and I anticipate having several more before its all over. I have loved them all, though some were very special to me. When I think of them a warm feeling washes over me...
by Sara Nice | Sep 24, 2018 | Dog Stories
This falls under the header of I love my job! I received an email from Amber the other day and she was asking me to verify our mailing address and company information as she was getting ready to sign up for another year of payroll donations through her employer, who...
by Chris Pike | Sep 20, 2018 | Support Dog Cancer Research
August 26th has been designated “Dog Day” and what better way to celebrate then a day dedicated to our pups! The NCCF was excited to be invited to be the benefactor of the Manayunk Dog Day of Summer. Philadelphia is home to the second longest running NCCF Bark and...
by NCCF Editor | Sep 14, 2018 | Dog Stories
Yesterday, we shared a story explaining what happens in your pets final moments if you have to make the hard decision to put them down. Veterinarians and pet hospitals recently responded to a tweet that said that the hardest part of a vet’s job, is frantically...
by NCCF Editor | Sep 13, 2018 | Losing a Pet
There are few thoughts as sickening as imagining your pet in a scenario where they’re vulnerable, scared and alone. We’d like to think our pets know they’re loved always, and know we’ll do whatever is necessary to protect them and make them feel safe. But according to...
by NCCF Editor | Sep 7, 2018 | Dog Care
Calling all dog people! If you’re a pet parent like myself, then you know we only want the very best for our furry companions, i.e. we want them to live forever and ever. But since the world is cruel and that’s not realistic, the next best thing we can do...
by Sara Nice | Sep 4, 2018 | Dog Stories
I want you to meet Hooch, a 100 lb Pit Bull who is surviving Mast Cell Cancer. Hooch and his Mom, Sherry tell his interesting story. This story will shout out to you that you should check your dog at least once a month for lumps or bumps and then it will give you...
by NCCF Editor | Sep 3, 2018 | Support Dog Cancer Research
Daisy Ledger, a 24 year-old woman from Abingdon, Oxfordshire has gone Triathlon-mad in order to raise much-needed funds for cancer research in dogs. Moose was a loveable Labrador, an important part of the family and Daisy’s childhood pet. The Ledger family sadly lost...
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