Canine Cancer?
September 10, 2008
What is the Kate Koogler Canine Cancer Fund one may ask? Up until one year ago I had no idea what canine cancer even was. I met Dr. Teresa Koogler while planning the first Furmont Days in 2007, and discovered an ugly disease that affects not only humans, but dogs as well, thousands each year. Dr. Koogler lost her Rottweiler Kate in September of 2002 to Chondrosarcoma, a form of bone cancer. As a vet, Dr. Koogler comments “As a Veterinarian I cannot explain how powerless I feel when I have to deliver the diagnosis of bone cancer to the family of the pet.” After losing longtime friend Kate, Teresa felt helpless, since there is no cure. Dr. Koogler & husband Robin established the Kate Koogler Canine Cancer Fund a 501 c-3 non-profit organization to raise money for bone cancer research. “Studying this disease in dogs may also provide vital information that can be used in the treatment of people” Dr. Koogler notates. On October 4, 2008, Teresa & Robin will host their sixth annual Canine Cancer Ride. The motorcycle ride will encompass the beautiful back roads of Frederick & Washington County, and end at Penn Mar Park for an outing. (You don’t have to have a motorcycle to participate) Ironically, this past April my Boxer was diagnosed with bone cancer, and the feeling of sadness was devastating.
The American Caner Society is researching what causes this, and why certain breeds are over represented, Rottweiler’s, Boxers, & Labs. For more infomation or how you can help deck out www.katefund.org. Dr. Koogler oractuced in Thurmont, and o1d the clinic to Dr. John Bramson & Dr. Susan Keane, as we know it as Catoctin Vet Clinic. Remember www.katefund.org
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