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04/11/13

I am emailing you to give you my deepest and sincere thanks for contributing to the Magic Bullet Fund. Because of your generosity, they are able to help me pay for my dog's treatment.

Let me tell you a little about her...

Sometimes our angels are in the most unlikely beings. That is how I feel about my Shih Tzu mix, Diva. I got Diva at 8 weeks old, just 6 months after my Father passed away suddenly. I was heart-broken and in a deep depression from his sudden death. When Diva showed up in my life, I had no idea what an impact she would have.

Diva had a very rough start. About a week after I brought her home, she started vomiting and had very bad diarrhea. I took her to vet after vet and no one could figure out what was happening to her. There were times that she was so sick that I had to spoon feed and water her. I almost lost her twice because her immune system had gotten so weak from loss of nutrition. It was like no matter what I did, she never got any better. So, I tried one last veterinarian. He finally diagnosed her with severe food allergies. At first, he had me cook ground turkey and green beans for her and supplement with an all-natural dog food. Eventually I was able to feed her just the all-natural dog food and she has been just perfect until now.

The 2 years that it took to get her diagnosed with food allergies is the time that we bonded so closely. She literally saved my life and I, hers. As I mentioned earlier, I was in a deep depression from the loss of my Father whom I was very close to. One day I had had enough. I just couldn't take the heartache any longer. I was sitting in my room contemplating ending all of the heartache when Diva walked in and just stared at me. She had always been very aware of my emotions but I had no idea how aware. It was right then, in that very second, that I knew if I didn't want to fight for myself, I HAD to fight just because of her. I got off my bed and grabbed her and we cuddled for hours…me crying and her licking my tears away. To this very day when I am sick or upset or anyone else close to her is sick or upset, she will not leave my side or theirs.

Now she has lymphoma. She saved my life and I HAVE to save hers. Every person that she meets comments on what a sweet dog she is. All of her vets have always fallen in love with her. She is on this earth for a reason. She isn't finished yet.

Partner: Magic Bullet Fund

03/14/13

I am emailing you today with overwhelming gratitude. I have been accepted by the Magic Bullet Fund to begin my fundraising. My dog is in chemotherapy for Lymphoma. I am a Veterinary Technician, however, the chemo cannot be completed at my clinic. It must be done at the University of Minnesota, which means that I will pay the full cost. Without you and MBF I would not be able to save my little girl.

Partner: Magic Bullet Fund

02/22/13

I just wanted to express my deepest gratitude to you at Petco Foundation for donating to my Kellie for her Chemo treatment for Lymphoma. Without your generous donation her treatment would not be possible. The mere thought of the alternative breaks my heart. She is special little one we adopted at our local shelter when she was 6 months old, no one wanted her. We took her home and gave her a furever home with our LabX Jake. We will cherish every moment our little one is here. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I have attached a picture of her and her sweet little smile. God Bless You!

Sincerely, Mary

Partner: Magic Bullet Fund

02/21/13

I would like to take a moment to thank Petco Foundation for their generous donation to the Magic Bullet Fund to aid them in helping dogs like my Lilya get the chemo they need to live. Lilya was diagnosed with multicentric lymphoma on 11/24/12 and began chemo on 12/1, she attained remission status in two weeks and is half way through her protocol. Despite a bump in the road at Christmas she is doing well at this point.

Lilya is a 6 year old Samoyed, she is an ambassador for Minuteman Samoyed Rescue, meeting families and allowing them to experience the joy and beauty of the breed. She is also a companion to another samoyed with cancer, and an elderly male hospice samoyed. She is a joy, a loving and gentle girl.

Thank you so very much for allowing her this opportunity to keep her light shining and the others needing care for a devastating illness.

We thank the Petco Foundation for their special contribution to pets and their owners, Sincerely Denise & Lilya

Partner: Magic Bullet Fund

01/30/13

My name is Rebecca Sutton and my little girl/dog Tinkerbelle has Lymphoma and is being treated with chemotherapy. We are be helped through the Magic Bullet Fund in which you help with grants. We are both so grateful for this help!!! I had no clue how I would pay for her treatment. Now, I have hope that Tinkerbelle will live a long, happy and healthy life. She's the sunshine in all my days!

I'm sure you get plenty of "thank you's", but do you really realize what a wonderful thing it is that you do by helping those who need help with their furry children? I feel so blessed that I found those who could and would help me save my little girl! Between Petco and the Magic Bullet Fund, Tinkerbelle and her Mommy will make it through this ordeal.

May God bless you all for your caring,
Rebecca Sutton - aka Tink's Mom

Partner: Magic Bullet Fund

12/27/12

I am writing today to personally thank you for your 500.00 donation towards the chemo treatment for my dog (baby) Molly. I was devastated to learn that my sweet baby has a very aggressive form of cancer. She has already had surgery to remove the bulk of the disease and the chemo should put her in remission.

I can't tell you what your generosity means to me. I am trying to live on Social Security disability and as you know there is barely enough money to take care of my basic needs let alone expensive treatments for Molly. I have donated in your stores before never thinking that someday I would need donations to help save my beloved companion.

Molly's expenses are going to total over 10,000.00 which might as well be a million in my case. Without people like you and their organizations many innocent animals would suffer and die early. You are a true hero in my book and I cannot thank you enough. Thanks to you and your donation there is light at the end of the tunnel for Molly and I.

Molly is a 9 year old Black Lab who I adopted from the Humane Society. She was horribly beaten and abused before she was rescued and was very shy and fearful of many things including people. I am proud to say she has come such a long way and is a happy well adjusted girl who loves her family dearly and is greatly loved in return. She is the light of my life and has saved me every bit as much as I have saved her. She is on the Magic Bullet Fund's website. Her name is Molly Mullowney and she is on the donate to a dog page if you would like to see her.

Partner: Magic Bullet Fund

09/10/12

We have been through a very difficult time in our lives the last few months. Over two weeks ago our dog Lali had to be put down due to a spinal injury. We exhausted all our financial resources trying to save her and make her comfortable. The week after her passing we took our other dog Cadence in for a routine procedure and received the devastating news that she has cancer of the bladder. The prognosis was grim. We were told she had 4-6 months before we would have to put her down. With the help of our veterinarian and our own research we were able to find a new radiation treatment being offered which would give Cadence a chance at remission. The only downside was the cost for the therapy over $7500.

There are times in life where the words, "Thank you," are so insufficient in their ability to convey the level of gratitude we have for people that reach out to help and do something special for you. Today is one of those days. We cannot say Thank you enough to the Petco Foundation for their generous donation of $500.00 to help us save our baby, Cadence. With your support and the help of the Magic Bullet Foundation we will be able to get Cadence the help she needs to have a chance at life.

Cadence is one of the most beautiful souls we have ever come across. She is the light of our lives. She is the reason we smile every day. She wipes our tears when we cry. She makes us laugh when we are sad. She is the reason why we work hard. She and our other fur babies are our life.

Thank you for making a difference in some many lives. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Partner: Magic Bullet Fund

08/13/12

The Texas Veterinary Cancer Registry (TVCR) would like to extend its sincerest gratitude to Petco and the Petco Foundation for awarding TVCR with the Petco Foundation Grant. We know there are many worthy recipients of the Petco Foundation Grant, so it is with great thanks that we use these funds to help advance veterinary cancer research to new heights.

With these funds, TVCR hopes to expand existing registry technology to incorporate a greater interaction between pet owners and increase data for researchers; these upgrades will be the model to expand the registry nationally, which is our second use for the funds. We will also use the funds to inform pet-owners about the TVCR through traditional and digital media.

Thank you for believing, as much as we do in the difference a big idea, a little bit of technology, and a great deal of passion can do in the lives of pets and people. We hope this new partnership will continue to foster new advancements in veterinary cancer research and, again, we thank you for supporting our worthwhile cause.

Partner: Texas Veterinary Cancer Registry

07/01/12

We are more than honored to receive this most generous grant on behalf of Petco in support of The Kate Fund. We are so incredibly humbled by your trust in our foundation. We feel like our efforts have been acknowledged after 10 years of work to increase awareness about cancer in our four legged friends. The opportunity to be associated with a national organization with a fantastic reputation will have a tremendous impact on our work as well as on the very important research into the causes and treatments of cancer in animals and humans, We will work so hard to give your company the coverage you deserve and will work hard to further your desire to impact cancer research also.

Words simply can not express the deepest and most sincere gratitude for this generous contribution. We hope this is the beginning of a wonderful relationship.

Partner: The Kate Koogler Canine Cancer Fund, Inc.