AKC Canine Heath Foundation News
AKC Canine Health Foundation Announces 2022 Small Animal Theriogenology Residency Recipients June 29, 2022
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) announces two new theriogenology residencies awarded in 2022.
AKC Canine Health Foundation Welcomes Marleen Livingstone as Chief Development Officer June 20, 2022
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the health of all dogs and their owners, welcomes Marleen Livingstone as its new Chief Development Officer (CDO).
AKC Canine Health Foundation Marks Pet Cancer Awareness Month with Over $1.4 Million in Newly Awarded Cancer Grants May 2, 2022
The AKC Canine Health Foundation marks Pet Cancer Awareness Month this May with over $1.4 million in newly awarded canine cancer research grants.
AKC Canine Health Foundation Receives 2022 Distinguished Research Partner Award from University of Minnesota April 7, 2022
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) has been awarded the 2022 Points of Pride Distinguished Research Partner Award from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine.
Purina Supports Canine Health Research with Donation to the AKC Canine Health Foundation March 30, 2022
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) announces that Purina has donated $99,230 to support canine health research. The donation was raised through the Purina Parent Club Partnership (PPCP) Program.
AKC Canine Health Foundation Receives $60,000 Gift from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals March 1, 2022
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) announces a $60,000 gift from long-time corporate partner the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA).
AKC Canine Health Foundation Receives Champion Sponsorship from The Kennel Club of Philadelphia February 17, 2022
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the health of all dogs, announces a Champion Sponsor level gift from The Kennel Club of Philadelphia.
AKC Canine Health Foundation Announces New Board Members December 28, 2021
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) is pleased to announce two new members for its Board of Directors.
AKC Canine Health Foundation Recognizes 2021 Leaders in Canine Health December 17, 2021
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the health of all dogs and their owners, recognizes leaders in canine health with their annual awards.
AKC Canine Health Foundation Receives $1 Million Gift from the American Kennel Club December 13, 2021
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the health of all dogs and their owners, announces an additional $1 million gift from the American Kennel Club (AKC) to support cutting-edge canine health research and outreach to dog owners and veterinary professionals through CHF in 2022.
AKC Canine Health Foundation Receives Fourth Consecutive 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator December 7, 2021
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the health of all dogs and their owners, has received its fourth consecutive 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s premier independent charity evaluator.
AKC Canine Health Foundation Celebrates $3.4 Million in Canine Health Research Grants Awarded in 2021 December 3, 2021
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the health of all dogs, celebrates $3.4 million in canine health research grants awarded in 2021.
AKC Canine Health Foundation Awards 2022 Clinician-Scientist Fellowships November 29, 2021
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the health of all dogs, awards three Clinician-Scientist Fellowships for 2022.
AKC Canine Health Foundation Marks Epilepsy Awareness Month November 1, 2021
The AKC Canine Health Foundation marks Epilepsy Awareness Month this November with over $375,000 in newly awarded canine epilepsy research grants.
AKC Canine Health Foundation Announces New Executive Leadership October 18, 2021
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the health of all dogs, announces new executive leadership.
AKC Canine Health Foundation Announces Matching Funds for Musculoskeletal Disease Research October 15, 2021
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the health of all dogs, announces $25,000 in matching funds for musculoskeletal disease research.
Universities Selected for 2022 Theriogenology Residency Programs August 30, 2021
The American Kennel Club (AKC), AKC Canine Health Foundation (AKCCHF), and Theriogenology Foundation (TF) are pleased to announce that Auburn University, The Ohio State University, and the University of Pennsylvania have been selected through a competitive grant application process to receive residency program funding in 2022 through the AKC/AKCCHF/TF Small Animal Theriogenology Residency Program.
AKC Canine Health Foundation Holds its First Virtual National Parent Club Canine Health Conference August 13, 2021
The AKC Canine Health Foundation hosts its National Parent Club Canine Health Conference this weekend, August 13-15, virtually for the first time in the conference’s 24-year history
AKC Canine Health Foundation Honors Dr. Cynthia Otto with the 2021 Asa Mays, DVM Excellence in Canine Health Research Award August 5, 2021
Dr. Cynthia Otto is the recipient of the 2021 Asa Mays, DVM Excellence in Canine Health Research Award.
AKC Canine Health Foundation Announces Matching Funds for Endocrinology Research August 2, 2021
In recognition of their tenth anniversary, the Australian Terrier Trust will match donations in support of CHF-funded endocrinology research up to $10,000.
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