Hans was still acting like a puppy when he was diagnosed with hemangiosarcoma
at age 10. Although he received the best of care and lived much longer than
vets predicted, he died 18 months later.
Did you know that one out of three dogs will be affected with cancer? And of those, half will die from it?
The National Canine Cancer Foundation is sponsoring a fabulously fun fundraiser for Tweeps and Twitter-fanciers called "Write the Perfect Tweet."
In 140 characters or less, contestants display their tweeting skills in one of four categories:
1. Write the Perfect Tweet for quitting your job.
2. Write the Perfect Tweet for raising money for canine Cancer.
3. Write the Perfect Tweet for a marriage proposal.
4. Write the Perfect Tweet for telling your kids there is no Santa.
The two-week contest ends July 31, 2009 so there's still time. Here's how to Write the Perfect Tweet.
From the We Are the Cure blog:
"The National Canine Cancer Foundation is a nationwide, contribution funded, non-profit corporation dedicated to eliminating Cancer as a major health problem in dogs by funding grants for the scientific efforts of Cancer researchers who are working to save lives, find a cure, find better treatments, find more accurate, cost effective, diagnostic methods in dealing with Cancer, and diminishing dogs’ suffering from Cancer through research, education, advocacy, and service."
Finding a cure for canine cancer not only means that dogs will live longer, happier lives, but it can also have an impact on human health and vice-versa. Dogs and humans share the same cancers and many of the same treatments, and the research, advancements, and finally a cure benefits everyone. It's all about friends helping friends!
For more info: National Canine Cancer Foundation blog
OncoLink Vet from the University of Pennsylvania
BMD Health Links (an excellent resource for canine cancer information)
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