Watch the Movie Trailer That Started It All... ABOUT 2 DOGS 2000 MILES Our Mission: Discovering the Cause of Cancer
We've Come A Long Way Since Then. We've travelled from Texas to Tennessee...
Over 600 miles and countless challenges we are about to acheive our second major milestone by crossing the Mississippi River into Memphis. Come celebrate this historic occasion August 2nd and 3rd...
Very Truly
Hudson, Murphy, and Yer Big Dog
The Inspiration
In 2004, my boy Malcolm was diagnosed with bone cancer which following amputation and chemotherapy ultimately spread to his lungs. His loss devastated me but became the inspiration behind the 2,400 mile journey from Austin to Boston that I am taking with my two other boys, Hudson and Murphy.
There are many cancer foundations which work towards finding a cure and while we applaud their efforts, we want to know what's causing it.
The funds raised from the walk will finance the first ever nationwide epidemiological canine cancer study.
More Than Just Canine Cancer
But the implications of this study are even more far reaching.
Scientists have discovered that the vast majority of cancers found in pets are the same types in humans, which make the dog an ideal model for research. Not only will pets benefit from this study but people, too.
There is another reason, too. By using dogs with pre-existing cancer for studies, it reduces our dependency on lab animals.
How Can I Be a Part of this Historic Walk?
There are many ways to become a part of this special journey! From Donating to Volunteering
Wearing Our puppy up! Cause Bracelets
Where Can I Buy Other puppy up! Merchandise?
Check out our puppy up! Store on Cafe Press.
Where Are They Now?
To receive daily updates on where they are...
Share your Photos and Stories
You Can Also:
*Read about our adventures on our Blog
*View our Video Trailer on YouTube
Find them in the Media:
*American Road Magazine (Summer 2008)
"Toto Two" - Check them out online at:
www.americanroadmagazine.com
*KTHV (Little Rock, AR)
"Patriotic Pets Help Raise Money,
Awareness for Canine Cancer"
*Dog Talk Show - Listen to Your Big Dog
every Saturday 11am - Noon (EST) with
Tracie Hotchner.
*Cat Chat - Be sure not to miss the Big Dog
every Wed 8-9pm (EST) with Tracie
Hotchner on Martha Stewart Living Radio,
Channel #112 on Sirius Satellite Radio.
*Pawz Cauze Radio
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Or Access our New Online Mapping System Below:
Click on the 2 Dogs 2000 Miles link on the bottom of the map to view full map.
