Critters for the Cure was recently featured in a Washington’s Finest article by Ryan Staton.
Clancy Kress runs a 501 (c)(3) non-profit that benefits women with breast cancer, and as you can imagine, she’s heard some incredible stories about women and their amazing critters.
One of her favorites was from a survivor whose dog started licking her repeatedly in one particular spot, and when she went to wipe off the slobber, she felt the lump.
The fact that this woman was a breast cancer survivor is only half the story; equally important was her relationship with her dog, who quite probably saved her life in more ways than one.
Read the entire article in the PDF: A Woman’s Best Friend
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Discovery Health Channel and Del Monte Foods partnered together to create The Power of Paws™ to educate consumers about the mutual health benefits that both pets and pet parents enjoy and motivates them to spend time together and connect.
“Studies show there are significant physical, mental, and emotional benefits for both pets and pets parents,” said Bill Pearse, Chief Marketing Officer of Del Monte Foods.
CFTC partnered with the Montgomery County Humane Society one Sunday in June for their annual PAWS WALK. Hundred’s of people turned out with their critters at Wheaten Regional Park for a day of family fun and activities geared to all ages.
Scully is our new addition – a therapy puppy in training. Scully is a yorkie-poo who completed his first round of training classes.

These white cotton long sleeve tees are pre-shrunk and feature the Critters logo on the front and our motto, “Until We LICK Women’s Cancer!” on the back.

Twelve breast cancer survivor models, thirteen puppies, and Missy the guinea pig. Each woman exemplifies the bond people share with their critters.

These grey cotton short sleeve tees are pre-shrunk and feature the Critters logo on the front and our motto, “Until We LICK Breast Cancer!” on the back.