October 2016

Dear Dog Lover:

For more than 20 years, the AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) has worked to improve the health and well-being of all dogs. Your support of CHF's mission enables our funded researchers to better understand the genetic cause of disease, improve treatment options, and make long-term impacts in veterinary medicine and biomedical research. 

We could not make these important strides in canine health research without you, and we are grateful to count you as a friend of the Foundation.

Part of the Foundation's mission is built around educational outreach and our efforts to provide reliable information about canine health research to dog lovers like you.  One way we do this is through our very popular webinar series, produced in conjunction with our partner, VetVine. The series currently contains seven episodes, which are all available to watch on demand. The next webinar in this series features Dr. Timothy R. Fan who will discuss cancer vaccines and immunotherapy. We hope you will join us on Tuesday, October 18 at 8:00 p.m.,EDT, for this exciting educational opportunity. Free registration is required, and details can be found below.

As someone who is committed to the health of dogs, we encourage you to share information about CHF with people who are equally passionate about dogs. Please consider forwarding this e-newsletter so they can learn more about CHF and possibly join you in supporting excellence in canine health research. 

As an added incentive, during 2016, the American Kennel Club (AKC) is generously matching all donations to the AKC Canine Health Foundation from new and lapsed donors (last gift 12/31/2013). This is a great way to double your impact and benefit all dogs!

As always, we appreciate your support and your commitment to canine health research.

Happy Autumn!

Free Webinar on Cancer Immunotherapy: Basic Concepts and Strategies for Improving Treatment Outcomes

Join us on October 18 at 8:00 pm EDT for this informative, live webinar! Dr. Timothy M. Fan, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (oncology) will discuss the current role that immunotherapy plays in improving outcomes for cancer patients. CE credit is available for veterinarians. Webinar will cover:
- The cellular and non-cellular participants involved in tumor immunity
- Strategies for amplifying the immune system to recognize and fight cancer cells
- Current antitumor immune strategies, including cancer vaccines, employed in the care of companion animals to improve treatment outcomes
*Register Today! >>>

*This webinar is produced in partnership with VetVine. The link will take you the VetVine website. Free registration is required. 

2015 Annual Report

In 2015 the AKC Canine Health Foundation celebrated its 20th anniversary. Thanks to you, we have a long history of making an impact in the field of canine health, and 2015 was even stronger. With the continued support of people like you, all dogs can live longer, healthier lives. Read the report >>>

New Grant to Address Canine Thyroid Disease

CHF recently announced an exciting new grant that aims to address thyroid disease in dogs. Funding for this grant is made possible by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA), a long-time partner of CHF. Brian Petroff, DVM, PhD and Kent R. Refsal, DVM, PhD, of Michigan State University, will lead this study. Read More >>>

 Canines & Cocktails -- Join Us!

Canines & Cocktails, CHF's signature fundraising event, celebrates milestones in canine health and donors like you who make this important work possible.
Please plan on joining us, Thursday, December 15, 2016 at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, FL. Purchase event and raffle tickets through our website.