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THE BAJA POST
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SOURCE: PR NEWSMEDIA
During Pet Cancer Awareness Month this May, Petco Love, a national nonprofit organization leading and inspiring change for pets, is joining forces again with long-standing partner Blue Buffalo to raise awareness about pet cancer. Petco Love and Blue Buffalo improve accessibility to treatment for pet cancer patients and pet parents, giving them a chance at a longer, healthier life together.
Pet cancer remains the leading cause of disease-related deaths in dogs and cats in the U.S., affecting 1 in 4 dogs and 1 in 5 cats. Early detection and treatment can save lives. That’s why Petco Love and Blue Buffalo are committed to investing in lifesaving cancer research and treatment.
«Cancer doesn’t just affect people — it takes the lives of too many beloved pets,» said Susanne Kogut, President of Petco Love. «Together with Blue Buffalo, we’re empowering pet parents with education, resources, and hope to help pets fight and survive this disease.»
Since the launch of the Pet Cancer Awareness (PCA) initiative in 2010, Petco Love and Blue Buffalo have partnered to invest $21 million in pet cancer research and treatment, funding cutting-edge studies and helping thousands of pets receive the care they need. Petco Love supports 15 partner organizations and oncology universities by investing in pet cancer research and subsidizing treatment costs for pet parents who wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford lifesaving care for their pets.
The Petco Love and Blue Buffalo Pet Cancer Treatment Fund has helped many pets like Turbo receive treatment for their pet cancer. 9-year-old Turbo was diagnosed with melanoma. Last year, thanks to the Petco Love and Blue Buffalo Pet Cancer Treatment Fund and the Mosby Foundation, the tumor on his hip was removed. «Turbo is doing fantastic. His incisions are healing up very nicely,» said Turbo’s pet parent, Katherine. «Having him by my side is the best gift I could have hoped for. Thank you for the help!»
«We believe pets, like Turbo, deserve love and a fighting chance,» said Katie Wong, director of Brand Experience at Blue Buffalo. «By supporting innovative treatments and spreading awareness, we’re giving more pets the opportunity to beat cancer and live longer, healthier lives.»
