As part of a long-standing partnership with the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, Petco Love has committed to a $100,000 investment over two years to help cover the cost of cancer treatments for dogs and cats.

Since partnering with Cornell in 2016 in the fight against pet cancer, Petco Love, in partnership with Blue Buffalo, has invested $750,000 in Cornell for pet cancer treatments, including chemotherapy, radiation therapy and surgery, assisting 276 families thus far. The latest investment will help bolster the “Petco Love & Blue Buffalo Pet Cancer Treatment Support Fund,” which is available at the Cornell University Hospital for Animals to pet parents who otherwise could not afford the cost of treating pets diagnosed with cancer.

“Cancer doesn’t just affect people — it takes the lives of too many beloved pets,” said Susanne Kogut, President of Petco Love. “Together with Blue Buffalo, we’re empowering pet parents with education, resources and hope to help pets fight and survive this disease.”

“Cancer in a pet can have a profound effect on a family,” said Dr. Cheryl Balkman, oncology section chief at the Cornell University Hospital for Animals. “This investment from Petco Love enables our clients to seek treatment for their pets and lessens their financial stress in an already trying situation.”

About Petco Love

Petco Love is a life-changing nonprofit organization that makes communities and pet families closer, stronger and healthier. Since our founding in 1999, we’ve empowered animal welfare organizations by investing nearly $421 million in adoption and other lifesaving efforts. We’ve helped find loving homes for more than 7 million pets in partnership with Petco and organizations nationwide. Our love for pets drives us to lead with innovation, creating tools animal lovers need to reunite lost pets, and lead with passion, inspiring and mobilizing communities and our more than 4,000 animal welfare partners to drive lifesaving change alongside us. Visit PetcoLove.org for more information.