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title: Riney Canine Health Center 2024 annual report
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Your support helps dogs live longer, healthier, happier lives. 

| View in browser A look back at 2024 Hello friend, This is the first full year I have had the privilege of leading this team which I rely on every day, just like we rely on all of you for your support and donations to propel our mission forward.   The Cornell Richard P. Riney Canine Health Center’s (RCHC) mission is to help dogs, and their owners live longer, happier and healthier lives. RCHC was established through a generous gift from Richard P. Riney in 2021, which kickstarted the work of our Center to be able to invest in funding basic and clinical research impacting canine health. These competitive grants are peer-reviewed by the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine’s Research Council and focus on stewarding our donor dollars to the most impactful research being done to support the health of dogs. We want to thank all of you, the community that supports our mission, enabling us to help our canine companions today and long into the future. To further deliver on our mission, we offer current and reliable health information for dog lovers on our website, which this year, was visited by over 2 million visitors. The site references more than 250 health topics, with new information added monthly, most curated by our extension veterinarians Drs. Brian Collins and Aly Cohen. Our mission is also supported by more than 50 Cornell faculty who provide expert canine health advice and conduct research on the health and care of dogs, year-round. Funding research impacting your dog's health Since 2022, the RCHC has funded 15 research projects, 9 residents in their continued training and discovery research, and 4 pieces of equipment to better serve canine patients at the Cornell University Hospital for Animals, with a total amount of support of approximately $2,200,000. All of this is made possible through the support from community members like you that care about the impact that research makes in the lives of our canine family members.   In 2024, through our internal research grants, we funded 6 new projects at a total of $705,000. including: Investigations into the fundamental basis of hemangiosarcoma, (a type of canine cancer which is often not discovered until it’s too late) Research opening avenues for the advancements in treatment of dry eye diseases in dogs The development of a skin sensor for blood glucose to monitor treatment of canine diabetes A pain sensor in the living body, research which could result in novel therapies for dogs suffering from chronic pain Research to better understand the changes in canine influenza disease in the U.S. and to develop control strategies New preventative, prognostic, and therapeutic measures to address granulomatous colitis, a severe intestinal disease, mostly affecting young Boxers and French Bulldogs Faculty members, Drs. Santiago Peralta, William Katt, Tracy Stokol, and Parminder Basran have recently published manuscripts regarding their research findings Outreach and education to meet our mission From left to right, Danby EMT/First Responder, Gio Garriga with Dr. Brian Collins demonstrate Pet CPR on a dog mannequin at a local firehouse training. Photo by Carol Jennings, CVM   In addition to fundraising to support canine health related research, we reach a diverse audience through our outreach and educational events. This year we helped purchase two canine mannequins to help faculty who train firefighters on best practices for canine first aid and resuscitating dogs affected by smoke inhalation from house fires. These were also able to be used for emergency medicine immersion events conducted by Dr. Elisa Mazzafero, from Cornell University Veterinary Specialists. Check out the video from the training.   This year we attended the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show and the annual Wine Country Circuit Dog Show with the Cornell University Hospital for Animals and Cornell University Veterinary Specialists, who along with our extension veterinarians, served as the show’s official veterinary team. Engagement I would be remiss if I did not highlight and thank our amazing RCHC members who continue to help support our mission daily solely through their gift of membership. We could not have accomplished all that we have described this year without your support. If you are interested in learning more about our member benefits and how to join, visit here. In addition to receiving monthly health tips from Drs. Collins and Cohen, and a $50 discount off select Embark DNA tests, there are many other benefits dog lovers can take advantage of, the best of which is that your gift makes an impact on dog health.   The Riney Canine Health Center team is grateful and lucky to be able to support the health of your furry companions. We wish you every success for the New Year. Sincerely,    Rory Todhunter, BVSc, MS, Ph.D. ‘92 Director, Cornell Richard P. Riney Canine Health Center View our digital report The Richard P. Riney Canine Health Center is a nonprofit organization. We rely on partnerships from dog lovers like you to fund the health studies, educational efforts, and outreach that makes the world a better place for dogs! The simplest, most effective way to help is to become a member for just $30 per year.   Will you consider starting your membership today? Find out more >> Become a Member Cornell Richard P. 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