Support for Canine Cancer

Looking for something to do on Sunday? Want to get out and enjoy the weather for a good cause? There is a walk going on in 12 cities across the Nation to help raise awareness for canine cancer. Check out the 2 Million Dogs Walk. It's for a great cause and I only wish we could go. Unfortunately, Gracie and Webster are both still on antibiotics, and it's probably best that they don't go until they are done and have a clean bill of health.

We've been aware of Luke and his beautiful dogs for a year or so. Lynette met Luke, Hudson and Murphy at the 2009 Cincinnati Pet Expo, and I had read an article shortly before that. What dedication. The three walked from Austin, TX to Boston, MA to raise awareness for canine cancer, which prematurely took Luke's beloved Malcolm. It's such a great cause that really needs a larger awareness. Little did we know a year ago that we would really become part of his cause...personally. I would recommend checking out this walk if you're free, reading Luke's blog, and/or buying something from their online store. I know I will be keeping track of my days in 2011 on one of their calendars.

PetPromise RescueRun

4 legs and 2 wheels has a fundraising page for this years RescueRun!

We participated last year in the RescueRun and it was a lot of fun!  We had to coax Gracie for the last mile, but it was still a lot of fun.  It's organized by PetPromise  and raised $44,000 last year.  Please check out their site for more details about what they are all about, but this is their mission statement:


PetPromise is dedicated to helping to create a world where there are no more homeless pets through education, rescue, sterilization, and adoption.


The RescueRun is a day long festival that centers around the walk, but there is also vendors, food, contests, music, etc.  We only stayed long enough for the walk last year, but we look forward to spending some more time checking out what everything is about this year.


Please help us, help a great and growing organization like PetPromise.  Come on out and walk with us!


Here's a few pictures from the 2009 RescueRun

Getting ready to step off