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Methuselah Foundation Launches $1 Million Competition to Stimulate Development of Animal-Free Precision Medicine

Goal: Replace unreliable animal research with more precise test technology to speed development of effective new drugs and therapies DUBLIN, Sept 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Methuselah Foundation, the original biomedical charity devoted to extending the human health span, announced a $1 million Competition to encourage innovation that will enable medicine to move away from unreliable animal testing. Though medicine relies …

UW School of Veterinary Medicine Students Awarded Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research Fellowships

Earlier this month, the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) and the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) announced 13 recipients of the 2022 Veterinary Student Research Fellowships (FFAR Vet Fellows). Kailey Wichman and Madeline Zutz of the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Veterinary Medicine are among the awardees. This unique fellowship creates opportunities for veterinary students around …

Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University Receives $3.5M Gift from SVF Foundation

Newswise — Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University has received a historic $3.5 million gift from SVF Foundation to establish the Dorrance H. Hamilton Professorship in Applied Reproductive Medicine. It is the largest gift to fund a professorship the school has ever received. Since 2001, Cummings School has collaborated with Swiss Village Farm (SVF) Foundation in Newport, Rhode …

American Veterinary Medical Foundation and Merck Animal Health to support relief efforts in Ukraine

(SCHAUMBURG, Illinois) March 10, 2022—Responding to urgent relief needs in Ukraine, the American Veterinary Medical Association announced today that its charitable arm, the American Veterinary Medical Foundation, will direct a $100,000 donation from Merck Animal Health to help pets in need , to support veterinary and animal-welfare groups in the war-torn country and the surrounding areas. In addition, the American …

Saving Souls K9 Foundation providing free service dogs for veterans

CHELSEA, Okla. — For many US Military Veterans, PTSD service dogs provide life-changing benefits. Dustin Parker, an Army Veteran in Chelsea, has seen that firsthand through his service dog, Sissy. “She has saved my life,” says Dustin. He adds the Great Pyrenees mix who status loyally by his side, helped him get his life back. “I have a lot of …

Soi Dog Foundation stems distemper outbreak at Phuket Stray Dog Shelter

A Soi Dog vet vaccinates a dog with a combination vaccine plus a rabies vaccine. The Soi Dog Foundation conducted an emergency vaccination campaign at the Phuket Stray Dog Shelter in Thalang – also known as the government kennel – to stem an outbreak of the distemper virus. Transmitted through direct contact and airborne exposure—namely, sneezing, coughing, and sharing food …

🌱 Smithtown Daily: The Guide Dog Foundation Needs Volunteers!

Happy Monday folks from Smithtown! Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Smithtown today. First today’s weather: rain rolls off. High: 35, Low: 27. Rent this space: Read moreIris Atrophy In Dogs: Symptoms, Causes, & TreatmentsAre you a local business owner or marketer in smithtown? We want to connect local businesses with our amazing readers. Click here …

The Roverchase Foundation Service Dog Graduation Gala 2021

The Roverchase Foundation is proud to announce its Closing Service Dog Gala, which will take place on Sunday, August 29th from 5pm to 8pm at the Gabrella Manor at 8912 4th Ave. S. takes place. Guests are invited to attend a special graduation ceremony in honor of the Roverchase. Attend Service Dog Program Class 2021. Proceeds from the event will …

Almost Home Foundation Dog and Cat Rescue of Schaumburg Launches Cause 4 Paws Campaign to Raise Money for the Addition of a Surgical and Medical Treatment Center, Including a Facility Expansion and Improvement

The Near Home Foundation, a non-profit, purely voluntary dog ​​and cat rescue service, is running a Cause 4 Paws campaign to raise funds to build a surgical and medical treatment center, including expanding and improving our facility. These exciting and much-needed changes will support the organization’s vision and commitment to reducing the number of homeless and unwanted pets. In 2020, …

Therapy Dog initiative receives funding from Tomah Health Foundation

TOMAH, Wisconsin (WXOW) – The Tomah Health Community Foundation, which is a philanthropic arm of the Tomah Health System, made a donation Thursday to help fund a therapy dog ​​program. Brighter Tomorrows adds a therapy dog ​​to support its services to domestic violence and sexual assault survivors across Monroe County. Brian Eirschele, vice president of the Tomah Health Community Foundation, …