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A close-up, underwater view of two bottlenose dolphins swimming together in clear blue ocean water, showing their faces and dorsal fins as sunlight ripples across their bodies.

Dolphins Face Growing Health Threats. Science Is Helping Us Protect Them.

January 13, 2026 – Dolphins are facing rising threats from pollution, disease and chronic stress, and new science is revealing what these pressures are doing to their health and how we can stop the damage.

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Morris Animal Foundation Awards New Equine Behavior Grants

July 25, 2025 – Morris Animal Foundation has awarded two new research grants aimed at advancing horse health and well-being. These projects focus on equine behavior, particularly sleep health and pain management during reproductive procedures.

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Stress, Inflammation Linked to Cognitive Decline in Older Cats

MEDIA ALERT: DENVER/February 12, 2025 – Researchers discuss how stress and inflammation affect cognition in older cats and what veterinarians and cat caretakers should know to slow progression of cognitive decline into disease.

Older tan dog chasing a tennis ball

Newly Funded Studies Aim to Improve Health of Senior Dogs

MEDIA ALERT: DENVER/January 23, 2025 – As dogs live longer lives, their health challenges also change. The Foundation recognized this trend and made senior dog health the focus of our October call for research proposals. We selected eight for funding that are slated to begin in early 2025.

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Morris Animal Foundation Now Accepting Equine Behavior Research Proposals

MEDIA ALERT: DENVER/January 8, 2025 – Morris Animal Foundation announced a new call for pilot study research proposals aimed at improving the lives of horses through the study of equine behavior relating to mental health and welfare.

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Looking Ahead to 2025

December 18, 2024 – As we get ready to close out 2024 at the Foundation, our team is gearing up for some exciting new projects in 2025 we’d like to share.

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Newly Funded Morris Animal Foundation Projects to Improve Senior Dog Health and Well-being

MEDIA ALERT: DENVER/December 17, 2024 — Morris Animal Foundation announced funding for eight new canine health studies to improve the health and well-being of senior dogs.

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