Be your dog’s hero. Help us chase away K9 cancer.
“I could tell you the longest story about the worst day of my life but that’s not how Chase should be remembered.
She left us yesterday after I took her to Sauvie Island one last time for a swim off a dock she has played on for years. It was strange: I have never seen the water in the Willamette so clear that you could see her entire body and her legs swimming away. She had a happy smile on her face and her tail was up and she enjoyed play time at the river. The cancer was getting her quicker than anyone expected so it was time for us to say good bye. My vet did a wonderful job and I held her to the end. She will never ever be forgotten and will fill our hearts forever with so many great memories.”
- Cera Reusser, Founder of Chase Away K9 Cancer
Sometimes it takes being in the presence of a hero to help others become heroic.
Welcome to the home page for Chase Away K9 Cancer Website: a portal of hope, healing, action, and promise!
Like many worthwhile organizations, the Chase Away K9 Cancer campaign finds its beginnings at the end of a great love and loss. And, like a Phoenix rising from the depths of sorrow, works to provide new hope and promise for many, now and in the future.
Chase was a beautiful black Lab, who achieved the designation of AKC Master Hunter, and Elite Jumper status in DockDogs’ Big Air and NW Challenge Championship in 2005. She was a picture of good health and vitality until her “mom,” Cera Reusser, discovered a lump under her chin. It turned out to be nasal carcinoma. Even after the best possible care by a Board-certified veterinary oncologist it was too late to save Chase. She died three months shy of her seventh birthday. But her unfailing devotion to her family and her courage throughout her ordeal earned her the title of hero.
Propelled to action by the loss and determined to find a cure for this devastating disease, Cera set off on a mission to do all she could to help in this crucial battle. She decided that she could be a hero for Chase. Her efforts through fundraising and organizing have made a huge difference in the fight against canine cancer. Her example has helped many others to join in this valiant fight.
We would like to express our deepest gratitude to Cera and all of those heroes whose passion and commitment have made such a difference in the fight against canine cancers.
You too can Chase Away K9 Cancer and help us improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of this terrible disease.
Featured Highlights
New Link for Donations! We are up and running with NCCF so please be sure to use the new link for donations: http://wearethecure.org/chaseaway/.
Chase Away K9 Cancer teams up with The National Canine Cancer Foundation
Chase Away K9 Cancer teams up with The National Canine Cancer Foundation "Together, We are the Cure". Read the press release here.
Chase Away partners with Sit Means Sit
Chase Away partners with Sit Means Sit to encourage early detection! Read the press release here.
Take a few minutes on the 14th of each month to Do a Check to Chase Away K9 Cancer
We have launched a program where we will remind people once a month via Facebook to take a few minutes on the 14th of each month to Do a Check to Chase Away K9 Cancer. Please download this flyer and share it with your friends and family and become a fan on Facebook for more updates. Early detection may affect prognosis and treatment!
NEW Grants Announced
Thanks to your ongoing support we are very happy to announce two new Chase Away K9 Cancer research grants. Dr. Timothy Stein of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Dr. Barbara Biller of Colorado State University have each been awarded funding. Read more
Purchase Steadfast and Give Back
Steadfast joint & structural supplement is a great way to help keep your pet happy and healthy. Now you can help Chase Away each time you order. For more info click here. Be sure to enter the promo code of PRP-70439 when ordering!
