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Focused Giving

Focused giving is for those who want to direct their support to a specific program area or need. Whether you wish to contribute to the Discovery Fund, address the greatest needs in canine health, or support specific research initiatives, your donation can be tailored to align with your passions. Monthly giving provides ongoing support, while Donor Advised Funds allow you to designate your gift to specific areas of interest. Your intentional giving helps drive the research and advancements critical to building a healthier future for all dogs.

5 Types of Focused Giving

Greatest Need

Make a gift to this fund to have the greatest impact on canine health where it is most needed.

Directors’ Discovery Fund

Donate in a dynamic way by supporting the most cutting-edge canine health research.

Monthly Giving

Give each month to ensure continuous progress in canine health research.

Specific Research

Sponsor a research grant on the health priorities that matter to you and stay updated on progress.

Donor Advised Funds

Contribute to a DAF that aligns with your passion to maximize your impact.

Support a Research Grant

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2026 Active Grant
Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Residencies $299,984.00
03458-E: Cornell University 2026 Canine Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency
Breed(s): All Dogs
Researcher(s): Christopher W. Frye, DVM, DACVSMR, CVA
2026 Active Grant
Theriogenology Residencies $128,883.00
03459-E: University of Missouri 2026 Small Animal Theriogenology Residency
Researcher(s): Julia M. Baldrighi,, DVM, PhD
2026 Active Grant
Theriogenology Residencies $149,979.00
03461-E: The Ohio State University 2026 Small Animal Theriogenology Residency
Breed(s): All Dogs
Researcher(s): Dr. Erin E Runcan, DVM
2026 Active Grant
Epilepsy $15,237.50
03635-A: Epidemiology and clinical features of idiopathic epilepsy in Irish Wolfhounds: A questionnaire-based cross-sectional study
Breed(s): Irish Wolfhound
Researcher(s): Yoshihiko Yu
2026 Active Grant
Epilepsy $21,620.00
03659-A: Evaluating Long-chain Fatty Acids as a Nutritional Biomarker in Canine Idiopathic Epilepsy.
Breed(s): Australian Shepherd
Researcher(s): Go Togawa, DVM MSc PhD
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2026 Active Grant
Kidney & Bladder Health $121,165.15
03463: Efficacy of Alkaline Therapy as a Treatment of Metabolic Acidosis in Dogs with Chronic Kidney Disease
Breed(s): All Dogs
Researcher(s): Autumn N Harris, DVM, DACVIM
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2026 Active Grant
Kidney & Bladder Health $127,166.00
03572: The impact of genetic, metabolic, and clinical risk factors for calcium oxalate urolith recurrence in dogs
Breed(s): All Dogs
Researcher(s): Eva Furrow
2026 Active Grant
Eye Health $29,441.00
03670-A: The Molecular Genetic Basis for Progressive Retinal Atrophy in Berger Picard Dogs
Breed(s): Berger Picard
Researcher(s): Martin L. Katz, PhD
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2026 Active Grant
Nervous System Health $14,285.88
03681-A: Clinical Utility of Quantitative Pupillometry in Dogs
Breed(s): All Dogs
Researcher(s): Alex Chan
2026 Active Grant
Nervous System Health $23,035.00
03467-A: Validation of Circulating microRNA Biomarkers to Predict Neurologic Outcomes in Dogs with Severe Spinal Cord Injury
Breed(s): All Dogs
Researcher(s): Dr. Ji-Hey Lim, DVM, PhD
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2026 Active Grant
General Health & Wellness $28,484.35
03574-A: Development of an Antibiotic Susceptibility Protocol and Genetic Characterization of Canine Mycoplasmas
Breed(s): All Dogs
Researcher(s): Rinosh Joshua Mani
2026 Active Grant
General Health & Wellness $18,000.00
03732-R: Translational Research Immersion Program (TRIP) 2026
Breed(s): All Dogs
Researcher(s): Starr Cameron, BVetMed
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2026 Active Grant
Skin & Allergies $73,191.00
03433: Identification of commensal skin bacteria that inhibit the growth of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius and their associated bacteriocins
Breed(s): All Dogs
Researcher(s): Jessica Gilbertie
2026 Active Grant
Lymphoma $29,900.00
03474-A: Engineering Cytokine-Receptor–Enhanced CAR T Cells to Achieve Long-Term Persistence and Durable Remission in Canine B-Cell Lymphoma
Breed(s): All Dogs
Researcher(s): Anthony J Mutsaers, DVM, PhD
2026 Active Grant
Infection & Immunity $209,770.00
03385: Prevalence and Risk Assessment of Heterobilharzia americana in Dogs and Freshwater Sources in the Southwestern United States
Breed(s): All Dogs
Researcher(s): Adler R Dillman, PhD