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California’s City of Cats Is Tops for Dogs! More than 600 California dog lovers joined together on Sunday, October 10, for the 1st annual K9 Cancer Walk in Los Gatos, Calif., and they raised more than $80,000 for Morris Animal Foundation’s Canine Cancer Campaign. The campaign funds research to prevent, treat and, ultimately, cure cancer in dogs. More than 50 teams participated in the first annual event. Teams showed their spirit by participating in the Top Dogs Contest. Top Dog Contest winners: Top Team: Golden Retrievers to the Rescue raised nearly $7,000 Most Team Members: VCA Animal Hospitals, of Los Gatos, Calif., had 56 registered participants Top Fundraiser (individual): Mary Rieger, of Society Dog’s Team Trevor, raised more than $1,800 Top Fundraiser Honorable Mention (individual): Joanne Mcgrail, of Golden Retrievers to the Rescue, raised more than $1,600 Most Spirit: Society Dog’s Team Trevor showed up “Clowning Around for a Cure” Most Spirit Honorable Mention: Angelfish Silicon Valley Thank you to this year’s event sponsors and media partners: Eukanuba, Clear Channel San Francisco, VCA Animal Hospital, AMARC Enterprises, Animal Scan Advanced Veterinary Image, Canidae Natural Pet Food Company, Diva Dogs, Fetch Magazine, Legacy Films, Veterinary Medical Specialists and Veterinary Surgical Associates. A special thank you to our volunteers, participants and team captains for their commitment to Morris Animal Foundation’s Canine Cancer Campaign. With your help, the 1st annual K9 Cancer Walk was a huge success! We look forward to seeing you next year! |
Los Gatos K9 Cancer Walk
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