Day 8: This One is for Jersey

Today we went out to support a cause very close to my heart. The Cincinnati Chapter of the National Canine Cancer Foundation held a fundraiser at MadTree in Oakley. I lost my 5-year-old Siberian husky, Jersey, to brain cancer earlier this year and used this event as an opportunity to celebrate his life while helping raise money for a great cause. As I found out earlier this year, a significant number of dogs are affected by cancer.

Did you know that 1 in 3 dogs get cancer? Did you know canine cures help people?Just by joining us for the Summer Series, together we generate awareness and dollars needed for ground-breaking research for cures and better treatments. Together – We Are The Cure!   -- National Canine Cancer Foundation 

The event, MadTree Dog Days, was open to both humans and dogs, so Zooey tagged along. It was actually really nice to see how she did in an environment with so much stimulation. There was a pretty good turnout - dogs and humans, alike. She did really well and was happy to greet every dog and dog owner that walked by.

MadTree Dog Days was the second of three events in the Cincinnati Chapter of the National Canine Cancer Foundation's Summer Paw Days. The third and final event will be held from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Friday, August 15 at WagsPark. Anyone interested in enjoying a night at the dog park is encouraged to join us!