Thoughts from Lori

Books for Brooke Fund Raiser

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 03:43:54 GMT

Brooke was a beautiful greyhound, who was a registered therapy dog. She devoted five years to Pets for Life and three years to R.E.A.D (Reading Education Assistance Dogs.), visiting nursing facilities, schools, and libraries.

She passed away in April. In her honor, GREYlong is hosting this special fund raiser. With the proceeds a study will be selected to remember her.

What you can do: check those shelves and bookcases. GREYlong will accept hard back, paper back, children’s books, video’s, CD’s, and/or cassettes.

Pack them in paper bags or “office paper” sized boxes. Mark the outside of your box with your name and number of items.

When: Start collecting now. We will accept your donations from 1 July through 15 August 2011.

Where: Books can be dropped off at Lori’s house or you can email her at greylong3@yahoo.com.

Collect the most books and win a gift certificate.

In Ohio at the Pet EXPO

Sun, 10 Apr 2011 11:18:02 GMT

Tibbi volunteers with her pup at the Ohio Pet EXPO - thanks for supporting our cause to find a cure!

GREYlong Fund Raiser $5 off GREEN LANTERN Car Wash Coupons

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 01:51:35 GMT

Wash that Mobile Kennel!

GREYlong is partnering with GREEN LANTERN to offer coupons for $5 off a "car wash."

GREEN LANTERN will pre-spray, wash, soap the front and rear of the car, wash the underbody, use a soft cloth system and a reverse osmosis spot free rinse, and has 12+ different dryers.

What ??

Buy a book of six $5 off coupons for $10. A $30 value.
Buy a book of fifteen $5 off coupons for $20. A $75 value
Coupons are good on the Super $12 wash or Ultimate $16 wash.
Coupons have a 11/30/11 expiration.

Where is the GREEN LANTERN car wash?

In Olathe at 135th and Black Bob
Or Liberty, Missouri at I-35 and Hwy 152.

When ?

Coupons are available for purchase now.
Email lori@greylong.org
We have a limited number of coupons, so get your order in early.

Morris Animal Foundation thank you

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 08:05:42 GMT

Morris Animal Foundation published their most recent Animal Newsletter.

If you go to the next to the last page, you will find a spot where they thank those corporations who have donated more than $10,000. Corporations such as the Elton John Charitable Fund, Eukanuba, Petco, Pfizer Animal Health, Walt Disney. . .

Guess who is noted - first column, 3rd from the bottom?

Can we do it again this year?

thanks so very much for making this happen!

Study Update and great results!

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 11:29:38 GMT

It is so heart warming to receive such great news. This is one of the studies that GREYlong is supporting:

February 4, 2011

GREYlong

Dear Ms. Haberman-Wilson:

D07CA-034: MicroRNA Expression Profiling of Canine Osteosarcoma, William C. Kisseberth, DVM, PhD

UPDATE: Osteosarcoma, commonly known as bone cancer, is a significant cause of death in large and giant dog breeds. Because of the strong breed predilection for bone cancer, it is believed that genetic mutations predispose dogs to develop this disease.

To identify genetic causes of canine bone cancer, researchers at the Ohio State University have developed a customized genetic tool—canine microRNA microarray—which is being used to characterize microRNA expression in osteosarcoma cells.

The tool will also be used to determine any differences in microRNA expression between tumors and healthy tissue from Greyhounds and Rottweilers—two breeds with high risk of osteosarcoma.

To date, researchers have discovered 17 microRNAs that are differentially expressed in Greyhound and Rottweiler tumors, suggesting that breed-specific mechanisms may be involved in disease development and progression.

Based on these preliminary results, researchers are now evaluating a larger group of tumor and tissue samples, including those from Greyhounds, Rottweilers, Golden Retrievers and a mixed population of other breeds. Preliminary data from this larger group are encouraging in that researchers have identified 44 microRNAs that are expressed differently in different breeds. Notably, Golden Retrievers appear to have the most exceptional patterns of microRNA expression compared with other breeds.

Information gained from this study will identify microRNAs that may be important for determining diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of osteosarcoma in all dogs, but specifically for high-risk breeds.

In addition, this grant is serving as the research project for a PhD/veterinary medical oncology resident’s graduate thesis and as a Morris Animal Foundation veterinary student scholar project.

GREYlong supports Lymphoma study through Morris Animal Foundation

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 11:59:41 GMT

Lymphoma is one of the most common and fatal cancers in dogs. Most dogs treated with chemotherapy go into remission, but the cancer quickly develops drug resistance and recurs.

Chemotherapy generally works by initiating apoptosis, a normal process in which cells undergo programmed death. Apoptosis occurs throughout life and is critical for developing and maintaining healthy tissues. Cancer cells develop ways to avoid apoptosis, which allows them to grow and survive in an uncontrolled fashion.

Researchers will study a novel compound, PAC-1, that has been shown to induce apoptosis in tumor cells without the presence of chemotherapy. This study will evaluate safety and dosing, as well as efficacy, of PAC-1 in dogs with lymphoma.

This compound holds great promise for the treatment of this disease, as well as other cancers.

Morris Animal Foundation Study D09CA-082

www.morrisanimalfoundation.org

Your 2009 donations went to support this study! Thank you,

Good News: Palladia Treats Mast Cell Cancer

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 09:53:35 GMT

In 2009 the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced its approval of the first canine cancer therapy in the US. The drug is called Palladia^tm (toceranib phosphate) and it is used for treatment of skin based (mast cell) cancers in dogs. Read the report at www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm164118.htm

Pfizer is the manufacturer and hopes to make the product available to vets in 2010. Palladia works by killing the tumor and cutting off its blood supply.

Mast cells are produced in the bone marrow and normally occur in the skin. They are part of the immune system and contain histamine, which is released in response to allergens or trauma. Mast cell tumors are a common skin tumor in dogs and cats, but can be found anywhere in the body.

According to the Morris Animal Foundation, after the age of 2, 1 in 2 dogs die of cancer. News of this treatment for skin cancer is encouraging to all dog owners!

Progress is being made in Cancer research!

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 10:07:45 GMT

We wish you a happy holiday and hope your new year is blessed with health and happiness. We will be getting our year end newsletter out in January, but I did want to share some good news.

Morris Animal Foundation relayed some preliminary results on 1 of the studies we are actively supporting. The study is being performed by Dr. Kisseberth at OSU. They are investigating the genetic component of osteosarcoma, bone cancer. They are using a tool called a canine microRNA micro array to determine the differences in the genetic express of healthy tissue and that of a tumor. They are happy to report to us that the "preliminary data are encouraging." So hoping that the scientists will soon be able to "map" this cancer and then focus on a specific treatment for bone cancer.

may you and yours GREYlong!

Flurry

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 02:28:04 GMT

It seems now days that we operate in a flurry. Everything is provided to keep us operating at a rapid pace – cell phones, PC’s, planes, schedules, and projects. When you think about it, the task you have to complete right now, . . . if you complete it, will it make a difference 30 minutes from now, 3 weeks from now, or 3 months from now?

Today I slowed down to think about this. A friend called. Her dog had been diagnosed with a squamous cell cancer. We were hopeful that surgery would cure it. But 3 weeks later, something was growing again on his head. She visited the vet to learn that the cancer was back, and most likely destroying the part of his skull to which it had been attached.

Flurry is a delightfully happy boy. He loves all. He loves his toys, his trips, his role in Becky’s life as her constant and faithful companion. But lately he hasn’t played with many toys.

So today, I ask you to pick your cause. Draw a line and say let’s put an end to _____. It can be poverty, environmental pollution, heath issues. It is your choice. As for me, for me, I will fill in the blank with the disease named cancer.

Today, I ask you to support your cause – with your time and/or your resources. You can volunteer or you can save your pennies in a piggy bank for a year end donation.

But today, agree with me to not live in a flurry. But rather, Live as Flurry would. Enjoy your life, your simple pleasures. Accomplish those tasks that will make a difference 30 minutes from now, 3 weeks from now, and 3 months from now.

Vacations

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 04:46:43 GMT

You know you are on vacation with your 4 legged friends when

1. You plan the time and location of your destination based on their likes for cool climates, and only dog friendly environments will do!

2. You pack a “doggy-all” bag with food, biscuits, vitamins, liver snacks, dental cleanser, dog bowls – all in all – the size of your own carry on bag!

3. The back of your car has more pillows and comforters than your hotel room.

4. You pack an ice chest with six or seven bottles of cold water and frozen ice packs, etc.

5. You check the AAA guide for only those hotels/motels that take dogs and you “redefine” the word small.

6. You will only lodge at a hotel that has 2 queen size or 1 king size bed – or you know some one will be sleeping on the floor and it won’t be a hound!

7. Your dog gets to eat diner on the bed, and you don’t!

8. You fall asleep with a dog paw cast carelessly across your chest

9. You stop at McD for breakfast, because you know your dog likes the scrambled eggs in their big breakfast.

10. You ask your server for half a cup of hot water, because your dog likes their meals served warm.

11. You carry out any leftover breakfast cereal milk to your car, because your dog likes the milk.

You know you are at home – when the bed is all yours, the hounds are in theirs . . .