Morris Animal Foundation

Morris Animal Foundation launches critical year-end fundraising campaign

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Animal lovers can change this reality with a gift to Morris Animal Foundation's year-end fundraising campaign .

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  • Animal lovers can change this reality with a gift to Morris Animal Foundation's year-end fundraising campaign .
  • Launching today and running through Dec. 31, the campaign is dedicated to advancing veterinary scientific exploration, ultimately leading to longer, healthier lives for animals everywhere.
  • To kickstart the campaign and double the impact of donor contributions, the Foundation's Board of Trustees pledged to match all donations, up to $200,000, through the end of the year.
  • "The best gift we can give is the one that keeps our best friends by our side for years to come," said Ryan Welch, Morris Animal Foundation Interim President & CEO.

National Dog Day campaign kicks off with $75K donation match

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

DENVER, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Morris Animal Foundation celebrates dogs everywhere this month with its annual National Dog Day campaign, aimed at raising funds for vital canine health studies.

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  • DENVER, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Morris Animal Foundation celebrates dogs everywhere this month with its annual National Dog Day campaign, aimed at raising funds for vital canine health studies.
  • "National Dog Day is an occasion I look forward to each year," said Ryan Welch, Morris Animal Foundation Chief Development Officer.
  • To further raise awareness and funds for canine health research, a virtual walk will take place on National Dog Day, Aug. 26.
  • Morris Animal Foundation has been actively funding canine health studies since its establishment in 1948.

Morris Animal Foundation marks 75th anniversary, reflects on decades of advancing animal health research

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

DENVER, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Morris Animal Foundation, a global leader in advancing animal health, is celebrating its 75th anniversary this month with June 15 declared as Morris Animal Foundation Day by Colorado Governor Jared Polis.

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  • DENVER, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Morris Animal Foundation, a global leader in advancing animal health, is celebrating its 75th anniversary this month with June 15 declared as Morris Animal Foundation Day by Colorado Governor Jared Polis.
  • The Foundation traces its roots back to 1948, when a forward-thinking veterinarian – Dr. Mark L. Morris Sr. – founded the organization to improve the health and well-being of animals everywhere.
  • As the Foundation celebrates its 75th anniversary, it reflects on its decades of work –  funding nearly 3,000 studies to date – and its continued push to advance veterinary medicine on a global scale.
  • Morris Animal Foundation through the years:
    In 1950, the Foundation funded its first two studies, which investigated cat and dog nutrition at Rutgers University and Iowa State University, respectively.

Morris Animal Foundation selects 10 fellowship studies for funding

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

DENVER, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Morris Animal Foundation announced it is funding 10 new fellowship studies, with two of the studies funded by longtime donor Sally R. McIntosh.

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  • DENVER, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Morris Animal Foundation announced it is funding 10 new fellowship studies, with two of the studies funded by longtime donor Sally R. McIntosh.
  • The studies will focus on a variety of topics, including deadly infections in dogs, immune response disorders in horses and amphibian conservation.
  • "Our Fellowship Training program is one of the most impactful investments we can make for animal health research," said Dr. Kathy Tietje, Chief Program Officer at Morris Animal Foundation.
  • McIntosh made her first gift to Morris Animal Foundation to advance greyhound health research in 2009 and since then, has expanded her support into other areas of animal health research, including wildlife health.

Freshpet Advances Operational Improvement Plan Through Board Changes

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

SECAUCUS, N.J., May 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freshpet, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRPT) (“Freshpet” or the “Company”) today announced several actions as part of its operational improvement plan launched in August of 2022. Walter George, current Chair of the Nominating, Governance and Sustainability Committee of the Board, will be appointed the new independent Chair of the Board effective immediately following the Company’s 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “2023 Annual Meeting”). Accordingly, in alignment with the Company's director retirement policy, Charles Norris, Chair of the Board, will not stand for reelection at the 2023 Annual Meeting. Former Conagra Chief Supply Chain Officer David B. Biegger has also been appointed to the Board of Directors (“the Board”). Biegger will serve on the Board’s Audit Committee.

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  • Former Conagra Chief Supply Chain Officer David B. Biegger has also been appointed to the Board of Directors (“the Board”).
  • “As Freshpet builds upon the strong operational improvements we have made over the past year, ensuring that our Board has the skills and expertise to oversee the strategy and execution of the business is paramount,” said Mr. George.
  • Mr. George added, “We would also like to thank Charlie for his dedication to Freshpet and his leadership of the Board since the initial founding.
  • Walt has been on the board of Freshpet since 2014 and is the current Chair of Nominating, Governance and Sustainability Committee.

Morris Animal Foundation launches annual Stop Cancer Furever campaign to fund animal cancer research

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

DENVER, May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Morris Animal Foundation, a leader in advancing animal health, kicked off its 10th annual Stop Cancer Furever campaign on May 1. Petco Love and Blue Buffalo are generously providing a dollar-for-dollar match for all gifts up to $100,000. The two-month campaign, ending June 30, raises awareness about animal cancer and funds for research advancing cancer prevention, diagnostics and treatment.

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  • DENVER, May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Morris Animal Foundation, a leader in advancing animal health, kicked off its 10th annual Stop Cancer Furever campaign on May 1.
  • The two-month campaign, ending June 30, raises awareness about animal cancer and funds for research advancing cancer prevention, diagnostics and treatment.
  • To learn more and donate to this cause, please visit the Morris Animal Foundation Stop Cancer Furever campaign.
  • Pet owners also can visit the Foundation's Stop Cancer Furever Pledge page to share why stopping animal cancer is important to them.

Boston Marathon dog's legacy lives on through cancer research fundraiser at Morris Animal Foundation

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Now, Penny and Spencer's owners have created a fundraiser to help raise awareness of and money for cancer research at Morris Animal Foundation .

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  • Now, Penny and Spencer's owners have created a fundraiser to help raise awareness of and money for cancer research at Morris Animal Foundation .
  • Spencer gained worldwide fame during his years at the Boston Marathon with his owner, Rich Powers.
  • Although he will no longer be on the sidelines holding the "Boston Strong" flag, his legacy lives on through Powers' Spencer and Penny Fundraiser that recognizes both dogs' battles with cancer.
  • To learn more about Morris Animal Foundation and how you can make a gift in honor of Spencer and Penny, visit the Spencer and Penny Fundraiser.

Saving declining amphibians through genetics - newly funded Morris Animal Foundation and Revive & Restore projects lay the foundation for genomic approaches to amphibian conservation

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

DENVER, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Morris Animal Foundation and Revive & Restore recently announced the funding of five new projects building genomic tools for amphibian conservation.

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  • DENVER, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Morris Animal Foundation and Revive & Restore recently announced the funding of five new projects building genomic tools for amphibian conservation.
  • "Amphibian populations are declining at an alarming rate around the world," said Dr. Kathy Tietje, Chief Program Officer at Morris Animal Foundation.
  • "These newly funded projects will leverage advanced genomic approaches to create new conservation strategies."
  • "The selected projects have important conservation applications today, and lay the foundation for future genomic technologies that can help rescue amphibian populations."

Morris Animal Foundation funds new study on the health of post-traumatic stress support dogs

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

The project, funded by Morris Animal Foundation , will be conducted by a team based at the University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work .

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  • The project, funded by Morris Animal Foundation , will be conducted by a team based at the University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work .
  • "There is growing evidence that pairing military veterans with trained psychiatric service dogs can reduce PTSD symptoms," said Morris.
  • The results of this study will guide the ethical use of psychiatric service dogs and provide more tools to track their health and welfare.
  • "The benefit of service dogs to people with a wide variety of medical conditions is unquestioned," said Dr. Kathy Tietje, Morris Animal Foundation Chief Program Officer.

Morris Animal Foundation launches Loyal Friends monthly donor campaign with match opportunity

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

DENVER, Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Morris Animal Foundation is seeking 100 new Loyal Friends monthly donors to unlock a $10,000 match and support critical animal health research.

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  • DENVER, Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Morris Animal Foundation is seeking 100 new Loyal Friends monthly donors to unlock a $10,000 match and support critical animal health research.
  • Current Loyal Friends also can participate in the match by increasing their ongoing monthly donation.
  • "Steady monthly support is an important financial pillar for any nonprofit organization," said Dan Stencel, Morris Animal Foundation Vice President of Development.
  • Loyal Friends who already donate to the Foundation are passionate about animal health and support long-term investment in scientific discovery that improves animal lives everywhere.