AKC Canine Health Foundation | Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Support the AKC Canine Health Foundation DONATE Main Menu DONATE About Us Who We Are How We Work Financials News & Press Partners Canine Health Top Health Concerns For Your Dog's Health Resources Epilepsy Initiative Tick-Borne Disease Initiative Hemangiosarcoma Initiative Educational Resources Podcasts CHF and VetVine Webinar Series Articles & Newsletters For Breeders For Veterinary Professionals Educational Grants Genetic Consultation Research Our Research Our Impact Research Program Areas Participate in Research For Researchers How to Help Attend Events Become a Member Endowment Fund Planned Giving Purchase a brick at the Purina Event Center Research Sponsorship Send a Tribute 1995 Giving Circle Other Ways to Give Please leave this field empty Home > How You Can Help > Top 5 Reasons > Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Support the AKC Canine Health Foundation Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Support the AKC Canine Health Foundation 1. Focused Solely on Dogs The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) funds scientific research that improves the health and lives of all dogs. We award grants to scientists, clinicians, and research professionals that address the origins of canine illness, the diagnosis of canine diseases, the development of effective treatments and the identification of disease prevention strategies. While our primary focus is dogs, CHF embraces the concept of One Health where canine research may benefit human health research. 2. Our Grant Review Process Proposals submitted to CHF for funding consideration undergo rigorous peer review as well as evaluation by CHF’s Scientific Review Committee, a panel of veterinarians, medical doctors, researchers, and canine health experts. Grant proposals are reviewed for several criteria including scientific merit, impact in the field of study, and the significance to dogs and their people. 3. Our Partners CHF works closely with leaders in the field such as members of breed clubs, dog owners, breeders, veterinarians and researchers to identify and address health issues that matter most to dogs and their owners. 4. CHF-funded Research Has a Direct Impact on the Care of Your Dog Through peer-reviewed publications, webinars, scientific articles, newsletters, and our interactive website, we help veterinarians, scientists, breeders, and the dog-loving public learn new and innovative ways to improve the health of dogs. 5. Fiscal Responsibility CHF has earned the highest rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator, and a Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar. These ratings indicate that CHF exceeds industry standards for fiscal responsibility, accountability and transparency, and outperforms most charities in its category. How to Help Become a Member Send a Tribute Card Purchase a Purina Brick Purina Parent Club Partnership Program Attend Events Heroes for Health Research Ways to Donate Help Future Generations of Dogs Participate in canine health research by providing samples or by enrolling in a clinical trial. Samples are needed from healthy dogs and dogs affected by specific diseases. Learn How to Help Connect With Us: Get Canine Health News: Please leave this field empty Canine Health Top Health Concerns For Your Dog’s Health Canine Cancer Tick-borne Disease Hemangiosarcoma Epilepsy Educational Resources Podcasts Webinars For Breeders For Veterinary Professionals Articles and Newsletters Educational Grants Genetic Consultation Research Our Research Our Impact Participate in Research For Researchers Research Program Areas American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation, Inc 8051 Arco Corporate Dr. Suite 300 Raleigh, NC 27617 (888)-682-9696 Tax ID# 13-3813813 © 2021 AKC Canine Health Foundation | Privacy Policy | Site Map Site by Blackbaud, Inc. nonprofit software