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Worthwhile Walk ABC Soaps in Depth, June 14, 2010
 It’s no secret that ONE LIFE TO LIVE’s Melissa Archer (Natalie) is an animal lover. So when she was contacted about participating in an event benefiting the furry creatures, she didn’t hesitate. Last month, Archer and her beloved pooch, Ginger, took part in the Animal Cancer Foundation’s 2nd Annual East Coast VPI K9K Pet Cancer Awareness Walk over NYC’s Brooklyn Bridge. And despite a little rainy weather, the event was a huge success, bringing in a total of $8,000. “We raised a lot of money, which was fabulous, “ raves Archer, adding that her loyal fans lent their support, as well.“My fans were awesome. They sent in..” more...
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Dogs Stroll Across Brooklyn Bridge For Pet Cancer Awareness - by Roie Ward, WPIX.com, April 25, 2010
 NEW YORK (WPIX) - Hundreds of pet owners and their dogs took part in the 2nd Annual East Coast Pet Cancer Awareness Walk Sunday.
The 4-kilometer walk across the Brooklyn Bridge raised money for the Animal Cancer Foundation, while treating participants to breathtaking views of New York landmarks.
The mission also raises awareness about the nation's number one disease-related killer of dogs and cats -- cancer.
Participants were encouraged to walk across the bridge with or without their pets, knowing that 100% of registration fees more...
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Port Washington Residents Support VPI K9K Pet Cancer Awareness Walks Port Washington News, January 7, 2010
 Raise More Than
$14,000 for Animal
Cancer Foundation - Port Washington residents Barbara Cohen,
executive director of the Animal Cancer Foundation (ACF), and David Levine, M.D., board president, joined
more than 500 people and their pets to observe Pet Cancer Awareness Month this November by walking in New York and California to raise funds. The bicoastal
VPI K9K Pet Cancer Awareness Walks, organized by Veterinary Pet Insurance Co. ( VPI), brought in more than $14,000 for ACF... more...
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VPI's K9K Earns $14K for Animal Cancer Foundation Haley Finnegan, ZooToo.com, December 1, 2009
 Veterinary Pet Insurance held their third annual walk for pet cancer awareness in Long Beach, California on November 14th. With the money they raised at this walk and the previous walk in Brooklyn, NY VPI earned over $14,000 for the Animal Cancer Foundation... more
See the video below...
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Winning Cancer Fight Amy Sacks, Daily News, November 14, 2009
 He never missed a beat on-air. Behind the scenes, though, WPLJ deejay Scott Shannon anguished over the moral decision to amputate his energetic golden retriever’s hind leg. If not, Jimmy would die; a checkup after an uncharacteristic tumble down the stairs revealed the 10-year-opld dog had osteosarcoma, an aggressive bone cancer that kills thousands of dogs every year... more
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City Dogs Lead Walk Toward Cancer Cure Haley Finnegan, ZooToo.com, October 28, 2009
For the first time in New York, Veterinary Pet Insurance hosted their K9K Pet Cancer Awareness Walk at Cadman Plaza in Brooklyn. People came out to walk across the Brooklyn Bridge... more...
See the video here...
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Walking For Pet Health Brooklyn Eagle, October 26, 2009
 Pet owners and their pets — wearing red ponchos, T-shirts and bandannas — braved the drizzle in Brooklyn Heights this past Saturday morning to take part in the third annual K9K... more...
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Dogs and Cats Can Get Breast Cancer, On Animal Radio Dec,
2007
 ACF
Founder and President Dr Gerald Post adresses the issue
of breast cancer in pets on Animal Radio. "We are hearing
more and more about our pets getting some of the same diseases
that humans get. Now, we find out that they can get breast
cancer as well, known as mammary cancer. Cancer is now the
No. 1 natural cause of death in older pets. Dr. Post states
that mammary cancer is very common in unspayed female dogs
and cats. He states it is very important..." more
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Tails of Hope November 18, 2007
 WITH
Thanksgiving just days away, it's time to check in with
a few New Yorkers for whom the holiday has extra-special
meaning. Thankful that her dog Jack survived a battle with
cancer and is now valiantly fighting heart valve disease
at Westbury's Center for Specialized Veterinary Care, NBC's
Jill Rappaport has made the 12-year-old German shepherd
the high-profile "Ambassadog of Hope" for... more
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"Cancer Clues from Pet Dogs," feature article in
Scientific American
 Scientific
American, December, 2007 - Studies of pet dogs with
cancer can offer unique help in the fight against human
malignancies while also improving care for man's best friend.
Scientific American turns its spotlight on one of the driving
forces behind the work of The Animal Cancer Foundation. For
the full article, please see, "Cancer
Clues from Pet Dogs," at ScientificAmerican.com.
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