45 million dog owners the US
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008Depending on what statistics you read, there are anywhere from 25 to 45 million dogs owners in the US. Many people have more than one dog which is why those same statistics say there are anywhere from 45 to 65 million dogs in the US.
Being part of a non profit organization that funds canine Cancer research, stats like that get me both excited and frustrated. I wish I could cosmically speak into every one of these dog owners and tell them to send $10 per year to help fund canine Cancer research. With 25 to 45 million dog owners that would be $250 to $450 million dollars toward canine Cancer research each year.
If we received funds like that we would have a cure for canine Cancer. Now, before you say that it would be better used to fund human Cancer research, let me share a few things with you. (more…)