Land of PureGold Foundation Cancer Treatment Grants for Working Dogs

Land of PureGold Foundation Cancer Treatment Grants for Working Dogs is sponsored by Land of PureGold Foundation. This grant provides financial assistance for oncology-related expenses for full-time working dogs diagnosed with cancer.

Land of PureGold Foundation Cancer Treatment Grants for Working Dogs to the world's largest Golden-inspired website! Since 1997 we have strived to help others strengthen and proactively lengthen the bond. Our 501(c)(3) nonprofit additionally provides cancer treatment grants for working dogs and funds research in comparative oncology.

led the way when our site came online in 1997. And, his valiant struggle and loss to lymphoma helped us channel our efforts in more healthful and holistic ways. Yet, even with reduced vaccinations, filtered water, a chemically-clean environment, organic foods, and more, we did not escape a fibrosarcoma diagnosis with our Golden Darcy in 2005.

Their images, along with other Goldens who battles, are honored above. In October 2006, we learned about Harley , a Golden boy from San Antonio. The discovery of a brain tumor compounded difficulties his mom, Andrea Hanssen, was experiencing due to being a widow, single mom, and nursing student.

The huge costs of treatment took her entire savings. continued on, her positive spirit present even though Harley was not well enough to continue his visitations to wounded soldiers at the Brooke Army Medical Center. We provided a special fundraiser for Harley, raising over $10,000 to cover his The amount we can extend ($1,000 per dog) is small, when one considers the enormous cost of scans, surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.

However, it allows more dogs to be helped. But your help for a specific dog could make a huge difference. Remember, whatever you donate, always goes directly to the treating veterinarian or veterinary specialist.

And, it is tax-deductible as well, which means a win-win for How to Apply for a Working Dog Cancer Treatment Grant Our grants are $1,000 per individual full-time working dog reimbursements provided directly to respective veterinary personnel for oncology related expenses in the United States and Canada. All breeds/mixes may apply.

working dogs at the time of cancer diagnosis, in the areas of assistance, detection, search & rescue, enforcement, military work, or animal-assisted therapy*. Emotional support dogs, comfort dogs, and therapy dogs are not eligible as they are not considered service dogs under Title II and Title III of the ADA. as service dogs are retired by that age, and statistically, after the age of 10, cancer is considered a disease of old age.

All applicants must prove that their dogs have been professionally trained and certified. Click here to download the [PDF] Cancer Complete and snail mail your to: Land of PureGold Foundation, 3731 Greenway Lane, Owings Mills, MD 21117. Be sure to include copies of all the required documents and all necessary signatures.

an email (foundation at landofpuregold dot com) informing us that you have downloaded a grant application. In the email, detail the job that your dog provides and a biography of his/her life, including his/her recent cancer diagnosis. Also, include photos of your dog, and yourself with your dog if you'd like.

This may be placed online if your application is approved. Applications cannot be accepted unless this step is fulfilled. toward treatment costs within 14 days of receipt, if the application meets established criteria.

Supportive supplements, to augment the dog's current cancer treatment regimen, may also be provided by Smiling Blue Skies Cancer Fund founder. *Animal-assisted Therapy Dogs providing at least 30 hours weekly to qualify.

They can be full-time facility dogs in assisted living homes or providing therapy in a professional setting (e.g., working with a speech, physical therapy, or occupational therapist; working in a school 5 days weekly; etc.). Animal-assisted Visitation Dogs are no longer included in our grant program. Dogs Helped by our Grant Program We have helped close to 40 working dogs with their cancer-related bills.

While we'd love to share all of their stories, we don't always get materials and information from their respective partners. But, when we do, it is wonderful! Below, please enjoy some of the partnerships that we have assisted.

the phone (getting the phone when it rings)ace on command, stiffening body to play the Rock of Gibraltar, to steady Sharon after she get up or after Gadget pulls her to her feetrt to the stove timerert to people that they are needed to help Sharon in Assisted Therapy Dog (Golden) Harley Assisted Therapy Dog (Golden) Inker Search and Rescue Dog (Black Lab) Alley Assisted Therapy Dog (Golden) Chance K-9 Enforcement Dog (German Shepherd) Xantho K-9 Enforcement/SAR Dog (Golden) Robin Animal Assisted Therapy Dog Guide Dog (Vizsla) Scooby Doo Assisted Therapy Dog (Greyhound) Alf Animal Assisted Therapy/Demo Dog (Greyhound) Diabetes Alert Dog (Golden) Montana Guide Dog (Yellow Lab) Comet Hearing Dog (German Shepherd / Collie Mix) Chewy Sensory Overload & Seizure Response Dog (Golden) Pebbles Mission Ready Type I Search Dog (Golden) Murphy's Law Animal Assisted Therapy Dog (Standard Poodle) Rylee Animal Assisted Therapy Dog (Standard Poodle) Haley Narcotics Dog (Belgian Malinois) Castor Police K9 (German Boxer) Shawnee Explosive Detection Dog (German Shepherd) Ketty Hearing Dog (Schnauzer) Dune Hypoglycemic Detection Dog (Lab) Odetta Mobility Assistance Dog (Cattle Dog) Akua Guide and Assistance Dog (Flat Coated Retriever) James Mobility Assistance and Seizure Alert (Rottweiler/Shepherd) Lotta Mobility Assistance Dog (Belgian Sheepdog) Weyekin Mobility Assistance Dog (Golden) Lunar Sky Medical Alert Dog (Dachshund) Hershey Animal Assisted Therapy Dog (Standard Poodle) Nick Animal Assisted Therapy Dog (Golden) Marley Guide Dog (Black Lab) Icon Police K-9 Enforcement Dog (German Shepherd) Gomo Mobility Assistance Dog (Bouvier) Gadget Animal Assisted Therapy Dog (Golden) Armani Animal Assisted Therapy Dog (Golden) Buddy Animal Assisted Therapy Dog (Golden) Scout Search and Rescue (Flat-Coated Retriever) Gabe Diabetic Alert Dog (Black Lab) Lulu Search and Rescue Scent Dog (Mixed breed) Hera Seeing Eye Dog (Black Lab) Francine Mobility Assistance Dog (Lab) Tim Human Remains Detection K9 (Lab) Payton Sensory Overload Response Dog (Golden) Facility Animal Assisted Therapy Dog (Golden Doodle) Make a Donation to this Special Program Your tax-deductible donations are integral to our provision of grants to help working dogs in need of cancer treatment.

Donations can be made in any amount by clicking below on the "Donate" button. You may also designate in the comments area if you want to direct your donation to a specific dog referenced above.