AnimalNEWS 16.4
Spillover
Diseases Golden Retriever Lifetime Study Update A Life of Service to Animals Ways to Give
IN THIS ISSUE 2 Your Gifts in Action 3 The Perils of Spillover 4 Golden Retriever Lifetime Study Update 5 Donor Profile
YOUR GIFTS IN ACTION
For the past 68 years, Morris Animal Foundation has been a global leader in funding studies to advance animal health. Without the help of generous donors like you, we could not fulfill our mission to improve the health of dogs, cats, horses and wildlife worldwide.
6 John Paul Pet’s “Share the Holidays” 7 K9 Cancer Walks to Fight Cancer 8 Season of Hope Matching Gift Offer
Successful Cancer Surgery Starts with a Clean Cut Researchers from the University of Illinois are evaluating a new imaging method to detect cancer cells left behind following removal of highly aggressive soft tissue sarcomas in cats and dogs. This technology, used successfully in human breast cancer surgery, provides microscopic assessment of surgical margins within minutes. Real-time data helps veterinary surgeons rapidly delineate normal tissue from diseased tissue and make informed treatment decisions during the surgery. Cancer Imaging and Therapy Conference, April 2016
One Cause of Lameness, Two Available Surgeries
OUR MISSION Morris Animal Foundation improves the health and well-being of companion animals and wildlife by funding humane health studies and disseminating information about these studies. AnimalNEWS Volume 16/Issue 4/Fall 2016 AnimalNEWS is published four times a year by Morris Animal Foundation. 720 S. Colorado Blvd. Suite 174A Denver, CO 80246 800.243.2345 303.790.2345 mailbox@morrisanimalfoundation.org morrisanimalfoundation.org
Cranial cruciate ligament rupture is a common cause of lameness in dogs. Currently, two types of surgical treatments are commonly used in dogs: lateral fabellar suture stabilization and tibial plateau leveling osteotomy. Researchers at the University of Illinois compared the two surgeries and found that while TPLO resulted in better functional outcomes, both procedures produced improvement overall. However, for large and giant breed dogs, researchers recommend TPLO over the LFS, based on their outcome data.Veterinary Evidence, September 2016
Novel Muscle Disorder Found in Arabian Horses Researchers from Oregon State University and the University of Minnesota discovered a novel form of exertional rhabdomyolysis (tying up) in Arabian horses characterized by distinct microscopic changes in muscle tissue. Exercise testing had limited value for diagnosing at-risk and affected Arabian horses. Researchers recommend repeat monitoring of serum enzymes indicative of muscle damage to identify affected horses during training and racing, as well as muscle biopsy, as preferred screening methods for ER in Arabian horses. ACVIM Forum, June 2016
Health Care for Black Rhinoceros Wild black rhinoceros populations have plummeted by 90 percent in the last 45 years, making conservation animals critical to the long-term genetic diversity and survival of this species. Iron overload disorder, a common condition in black rhinoceros under managed care, can cause permanent damage to the liver and other organs. Researchers from the University of Florida tested a novel iron-binding dietary supplement and found the new treatment significantly increased urinary iron excretion in black rhinoceros. Nutrition Advisory Group to the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, September 2015
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AnimalNEWS
Old & Emerging Diseases Find New Targets
When several Siberian tigers began showing signs of distress in 2001, scientists in Russia were at a loss to explain what was causing the big cats to weaken, drop weight, and lose their hunting ability. It wasn’t until a decade later that the cause of illness in these endangered cats was uncovered. The tigers had contracted canine distemper virus, a disease we commonly associate with dogs but that is spreading globally to other species – a classic example of spillover. “Having studied tigers in the Sikhote-Alin Reserve for the past 20 years, we were dumbfounded as we documented their dramatic decline here in 2010, and were profoundly disturbed when we were forced to work with local police to kill a long-term study animal after she entered our home town village, sick from canine distemper, desperate and dangerous,” said Dr. Dale Miquelle, Director of the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Russia Program. “Not knowing the cause at that moment, it was a bit like watching a family member turn into a zombie.” Spillover is a phenomenon where a virus or other pathogen moves from one species to another, and it is a growing problem in both people and animals. When endangered wildlife are affected by spillover, already small populations – such as Siberian tigers, Santa Catalina island foxes and black-footed ferrets – can be pushed closer to extinction. Several recent and ongoing Foundation-supported studies center on understanding the factors behind spillover, including: • Understanding how canine distemper affects African lions, a population that has suffered repeatedly from CDV outbreaks.
• Identifying the source of a potentially harmful blood parasite found in the endangered Darwin’s fox in Chile. • Learning that pathogenic respiratory viruses were being repeatedly introduced into endangered mountain gorilla populations by people. Wildlife biologists and veterinarians need to find answers about the fundamental nature of these spillover outbreaks as they race to save precarious populations. For these first response teams, Morris Animal Foundation is a partner and resource. “Our study has been instrumental in understanding the impact of CDV on tiger populations in Russia but, just as importantly, has also highlighted the need to investigate the role that CDV might play in the conservation of tigers in other parts of the world,” said Dr. Miquelle. “Since the onset of the project, there have been reports that CDV has been diagnosed in wild tigers in India, and reports of tigers behaving in a manner consistent with CDV cases have emerged in Indonesia. This has led to new collaborations, and the development of new studies involving project partners in each of these countries, to begin assessing the threat posed by CDV in these quite different environments.” As researchers race to combat spillover diseases, and predict where they will be going next, Morris Animal Foundation continues to be a leader in funding studies focused on wildlife health emergencies. Infectious agent spillover into fragile wildlife populations is just one of the many health crises the Foundation is addressing through research and education. morrisanimalfoundation.org
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A LIFE OF SERVICE TO
Animals Texas Donor Inspired to Do More It seems to go hand in hand. People who are passionate about animals also have a natural tendency to give generously to causes that help animals have better lives. They have good hearts rooted in a desire to take action – and these wonderful people often find themselves on a path that leads to Morris Animal Foundation. Such is the case with Jo Ann Manigold of Brownwood, Texas. To say that Jo Ann is a champion for animals would be an understatement. A long-time donor to the Foundation, her original connection came through her veterinarian and a memorial card. Jo Ann and her family had a kitten that had died as a result of injuries, and her veterinarian made a gift to the Foundation in the kitten’s honor. Jo Ann’s involvement continues today, particularly as she has lost two dogs to cancer, including a very special dog named Gunshot. “I was doing volunteer work every day at our local animal shelter,” said Jo Ann. “One day, a couple drove up as I was closing the shelter for the evening. They had a young dog they had found on a road who was injured. I told them that we have no veterinarian and no one for treatment, so any sick or injured animal left there would be put down. They cried. I looked at the dog, saw her eyes pleading for help. She was young and her entire shoulder was gone.” Jo Ann and the pup where soon on their way to Jo Ann’s veterinarian, where the dog, shot with a high-powered rifle, was put on the road to recovery and settling into a comfortable and devoted life with her new champion.
“She was a short-haired yellow Old Yeller type with the most beautiful expressive brown eyes, and she grew to be very large at about 100 pounds,” said Jo Ann. “That dog loved me with everything she had.” At 11 years old, Gunshot developed cancer in her injured shoulder. The cancer was very aggressive and the time came when Gunshot, with her expressive eyes and now-still tail, let Jo Ann know it was time. Gunshot’s final resting place is out under the big, blue Texas sky on the Manigold family ranch, where she found a safe place and a loving family. Now, Jo Ann gives in honor of Gunshot and all the other animals, before and yet to come, that hold a special place in her life and in her heart. “I am most grateful for an organization such as Morris Animal Foundation which funds research for our animals who cannot help themselves,” said Jo Ann. And those animals are most fortunate to have someone like Jo Ann, too.
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STAFF executive John Reddington, DVM, PhD, President and CEO Barbara Wolfe, DVM, PhD, DACZM, Chief Scientific Officer Kathryn A. Holm, MBA, Chief Operating Officer
AnimalNEWS contributors Jean Vore Kelly Diehl, DVM, MS, ACVIM Jackie Poliseo Carol Borchert Roxanne Davis Kate O’Brien Nicole Maluso
BOARD OF TRUSTEES officers Walter George, Chair David R. Morris, JD, MBA, Vice-Chair Colin Giles, BVetMed, PhD, MRCVS, Treasurer Deborah Davenport, DVM, MS, DACVIM, Secretary
board members Robert C. Gain Jr. Amy Hunkeler, DVM, DAVCO, MBA Wendy Knudsen Richard Lichter Patrick Long, DVM Jonna Mazet, DVM, MPVM, PhD Bette Morris, PhD Cynthia Morris David Petrie Richard (Dick) Swanson Jim Tedford Stanley Teeter, DVM Amy Eagle Thompson Robert Vetere
presidents emeriti Betty White Ludden Tom Sullivan Cheryl Wagner
trustees emeriti Eve Anderson G. Marvin Beeman, DVM Erik Bergishagen Lewis Berman, DVM Roger Bohart Mark Carter, PhD R. Anthony Chamberlin Mrs. Robert V. Clark Jr. Robert Detterman Jim Dickie Sue Ane Langdon Emrek Lester Fisher, DVM Richard Gebhardt Alan Kalter Arlene Klein Daniel Marsh Jr. Dayle Marsh Dennis Murphy Peter Rhulen Ken Rosenthal Mary Silkworth
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AnimalNEWS
CELEBRATES THE SEASON
with 2 Ways to Give
Cooper, a rescue pup, is the inspiration for two holiday giving opportunities through John Paul Pet for Morris Animal Foundation. His story, Cooper, A Rescue Dog’s Story, was written by Gina Dial, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for John Paul Pet, and told in coloring book form, adapted by James Martinez of Helping Tales Publishers. Gina almost adopted the real Cooper, but had adopted a special-needs dog before she could get to him. Gina took to Facebook to find a home for Cooper, and that was the start of the book and the PALs (Passionate Animal Lovers) program. John Paul Pet is sharing Cooper’s story this holiday season, and encouraging others to share, give and adopt. • From October through December, John Paul Pet is hosting their “Share the Holidays” promotion. Purchase a holiday box set, pop out the picture of Cooper from the front of the box, snap a festive selfie, post to social media, and John Paul Pet will make a $1 donation to Morris Animal Foundation.* • The PALs program is made up of 50 pages on Facebook, one for each state. This grass-roots campaign serves as a resource to find a pet to adopt, and as a showcase for pets that need homes. Just join the page for your state to start sharing pictures of lost, found, and adoptable pets and John Paul Pet will donate $1 to Morris Animal Foundation.** Thirty years ago, John Paul DeJoria, co-founder of John Paul Mitchell Systems, revolutionized the professional salon industry by banning animal testing for his products. His love of animals led him to the creation of John Paul Pet, a line of shampoos, conditioners and pet wipes “tested on humans first, but pH balanced for pets.” Learn more about PALs at johnpaulpetpals.com.
Cooper, the inspiration for the PALs program
John Paul Pet is committed to helping animals, and proceeds from the PALs program and the Holiday Box Program benefit Morris Animal Foundation and its mission to advance health and save the lives of animals everywhere.
*Holiday box sets can be found at JCPenney and other pet supplies retailers. **These two programs are running simultaneously with a maximum donation of $10,000.
K9 CANCER WALKS Putting a Foot (& Paw) Forward to Fight Cancer
“I hate cancer. I hate everything about it,” said Nancy Dearolf, a Knoxville K9 Cancer Walk team captain. “I hate cancer’s viciousness and cunning. This is why we walk. So that losing Ripley will not be in vain.” Nancy and her wife, Paula, walk in honor of their pug, Ripley, a one-of-a-kind dog that succumbed to cancer last year. Ripley bravely fought not one, but two cancers.
Upcoming Walks: Ft Lauderdale, FL January 22, 2017 Dallas, TX March 18, 2017
Each year, dog lovers from across the country join together to honor and remember dogs they have lost to cancer as well as to raise money for the fight against canine cancer. This year we are looking forward to a recordbreaking year with walks in eight cities across the country and growing!
San Diego, CA April 9, 2017
“As always, each event has a great crowd out to support Morris Animal Foundation’s mission to save lives by finding better ways to treat canine cancer,” said Annie Li, Event Specialist at Morris Animal Foundation. “Cancer is one of the most common causes of death in older dogs. Every participant, walk volunteer and supporter who helps with our walk program, helps the Foundation to continue to work toward saving the lives of more dogs affected by this terrible disease.”
Northern Virginia, VA May 2017
Morris Animal Foundation thanks all the people and dogs who have come together to make our walks a success. To find a walk near you or to find out how you can start a walk in your city, please visit morrisanimalfoundation. org/events, to help fight pet cancer today!
Los Gatos, CA April 30, 2017
Knoxville, TN 2017 – TBA Virtual Walk, Anywhere! June 2017 Indianapolis, IN Fall 2017 Greater Sacramento, CA Fall 2017
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Your Gift Doubles with the
Gift Match! The greatest gift we can give to the animals we love is the hope of a lifetime of good health. During the holidays, the Season of Hope gift match gives your donation twice the power to help find the answers to the health problems facing animals today. Thanks to the generosity of a few anonymous donors, your contribution made now through December 31, 2016, can be doubled, up to $100,000! Take advantage of this extraordinary opportunity to invest in the valuable science we need to advance the future of animal health. Donate today to double your impact and give animals the hope of a brighter, healthier tomorrow.
TRIBUTE Remember or honor a pet or person through cards, e-cards & more!
LAMPLIGHTER SOCIETY Make Morris Animal Foundation a beneficiary of your estate.
Other Ways to Give at Year End
WORKPLACE GIVING Have your employer match your gift this holiday season.
LOYAL FRIENDS Provide sustainable support all year long through a monthly gift.
STOCK GIFT Stocks, bonds, mutual funds & other securities make excellent gifts.
PLEASE CALL YOUR VETERINARIAN TO ASK PET HEALTH QUESTIONS Our staff is unable to provide veterinary medical advice. The opinions of study investigators may not necessarily be those of your companion animal’s veterinarian. Morris Animal Foundation is a nonprofit organization and is tax-exempt under the Internal Revenue Service 501(c)(3). Our audited financial statement and state registration information are available upon request.
Materials, including photographs and artwork, in this publication may be reprinted only with the permission of Morris Animal Foundation. Please write or call to receive financial information or permission to reprint materials: Morris Animal Foundation, 720 S. Colorado Blvd., Suite 174A, Denver, CO 80246, or call 800.243.2345.
Special animals that have touched their families’ lives OTIS OUR SWEET BOY Family: The Castellano Family
TESS THE SWEETEST GIRL EVER
RUTH BOGGAN BELOVED DOG OWNER Family: Kathy & Bill Boggan; Nancy & David Murphy Donors: Ric, Ron, Bob, John, Jane, Jim & Tom
SHADOW
Family: The Castellano Family
With your gift of $200 or more per pet, you can include a special pet in the “In Loving Memory” section of AnimalNEWS. We will do our best to include the pet’s photo when you send it along with your donation.
BELOVED GOLDEN RETRIEVER – BEST FRIEND & SOULMATE Family: Brandon Stacey
PIPER BODINE BELOVED GOLDEN RETRIEVER Family: Sue Bodine Donors: Mary Ann, Mike, Scout, & Frodo
WILEY BELOVED BEAGLE
SCOUT BELOVED BLACK GREAT DANE Family: David & Jay Miller Donor: Margaret Shappard
SOCKS BELOVED CAT Family: Jon & Diane Sollars Donor: Ann Campbell
The pets in this section were honored through qualifying donations made between June 16, 2016 and September 15, 2016. These gifts will be used to invest in science that creates a brighter world for animals.
Family: The Heaster, Ritter, and O’Bryan Families Donors: Brenda Heaster & Keith Ritter
For donations of $500 or more, the pet’s name and family name will be added to our Pet Memorial Wall located in Morris Animal Foundation’s Denver headquarters. We will also send a special commemorative keepsake to the family. For more information about tribute options, or to make your gift, visit give.morrisanimalfoundation.org or use the envelope included in AnimalNEWS.
PIPPI THE SWEETEST OF THE P’S Family: Jamie Reifman
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CHELSEA
AUGUSTUS BELOVED CAT AND SOULMATE, 2004-2016 Family: Holly Aglialoro
BRANDY
MOZART
DUKE
BRAVE, SWEET GIRL
BELOVED DOG
OUR SWEET GIRL
Family: Jennifer Jones & Eric Leventhal
Family: The Lechtanski Family
Family: Jennifer Jones & Eric Leventhal
17 WONDERFUL YEARS
HANK THE BEST DOG EVER
Family: Charles & Barbara Holmes
DIXIE
Family: Mark & Cindy Wade
BELOVED COMPANION
K-9 HOOVER
Family: Carol & Robert Ayers Donor: Kathi Guerrant
BAILEY BELOVED TUXEDO CAT Family: Joanne Rando
BUSTER BELOVED PET Family: Laura Taxel
BELOVED FAMILY MEMBER & COLLEAGUE EOW 8/22/16
COOPER
FIONA
BELOVED DOG
BELOVED GREYHOUND
Family: Sandy Lundstrom Cerro Donor: Sue Bodine
Family: Sally Rau McIntosh
Family: The Edlund Family Donors: George, Tommy, Scott, Chris, Reggie, Millie, Mike, Jen & Neil
MOZZIE BELOVED GOLDEN DOODLE Family: Nancy Ostrove & Paul Brounstein Donor: Carol S. Martin
HEATHER BELOVED COLLIE Family: Carol S. Martin
DOMINO OUR BEAUTIFUL BOY Family: Jennifer Jones & Eric Leventhal
LEFTY BELOVED YELLOW LAB
BOWMAN BELOVED BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG Family: Dr. Catherine Boswell & Family Donors: Diane, Dan, Benjy, Kay & Kelly
CANDI BELOVED COLLIE Family: Carol S. Martin
COWBOY BELOVED HORSE Family: RK Farm
GENTLEMAN JACK BELOVED TONKINESE Family: Joel Pritkin & William Jones
Family: Paco & Tom Urban
JAKE BELOVED YELLOW LAB Family: The Mitchell Family Donors: Bridget Belson & Nicole Swen
ODIE BELOVED CAT Family: Ron & Karen King