Welcome to Drake Dog Cancer Foundation
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My Dog Was Just Diagnosed
Learning that your dog has cancer can feel overwhelming. Explore these trusted resources to better understand the diagnosis, prepare for next steps, and find support for the journey ahead.
Reduce My Dog's Cancer Risk
Learn how to reduce your dog's cancer risk.
My Dog is Starting Cancer Treatment
Learn the options and what to expect.
My Dog Needs Help with Nutrition
Learn how nutrition can help or harm your dog with cancer.
My Dog is in Palliative Care
Palliative care is about quality over quantity whether you're seeking treatment or taking each day as it comes.
Help Through End-of-Life
Knowing when to let go is one of the most difficult decisions a pet parent can face. Explore gentle guidance on signs your dog may be nearing the end of life, changes in quality of life, and when to speak with your veterinarian.
I'm Grieving the Loss of My Dog
Losing a beloved dog can bring profound grief. Explore these gentle resources for comfort, understanding, and support as you navigate the days ahead.
Keep Everything in One Place
Track symptoms, medications, appointments, quality of life, and changes in your dog’s health with the free Dog Cancer Tracker.
Here For You Through the Entire Dog Cancer Journey
If your dog has been diagnosed, you may be feeling scared, confused, or completely overwhelmed.
The questions come quickly. What should I feed? Am I doing the right thing? What actually matters?
This is not a journey anyone expects to face, but you don’t have to face it alone.
We’re here to support you with guidance you can trust, information you can understand, and a community that truly cares.
Get Personalized Support for Your Dog
Ease Your Dog's Pain
Dogs rarely make pain obvious. They just sleep differently, hesitate before standing, stop jumping onto the couch.
Managing Pain in Dogs With Cancer is a five-module course that teaches you what to watch for, how to track whether the plan is working, and what to bring back to your veterinary team. $9.99, and the first module is free.
Enroll for $9.99
Get the Nutrition Information You Need
Choosing the right foods for a dog with cancer can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Join “Feeding Your Dog with Cancer,” our completely free course and supportive online community, and start making more confident, informed nutrition choices for your pup today. Enroll for free now.
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Keep Track of Your Dog's Quality of Life with Our Free Scale
Download our free Joys of Life Scale to help you thoughtfully track your dog’s comfort, happiness, and quality of life throughout their cancer journey.
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Drake Dog Mission Statement
The mission of the Drake Dog Cancer Foundation is to revolutionize the way we understand, prevent, and support canine cancer through education, advocacy, and holistic approaches. We are committed to empowering families and professionals with actionable resources, fostering hope, and improving the quality of life for dogs affected by cancer.
Meet the Founder
Dr. Amber L. Drake, PhD, is the founder of Drake Dog Cancer Foundation, a Board-Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, and a Canine Clinical Herbalist.
Combining her background in biology, holistic health, and canine cancer education, she created the Foundation to provide pet parents with compassionate, practical guidance during one of the most difficult journeys they may face.
The Drake Dog Cancer Foundation strives to work alongside veterinary professionals, not replace them, by helping families better understand their options, prepare for appointments, and confidently participate in their dog’s care.
Her mission is to make trustworthy dog cancer information, supportive tools, and educational resources accessible to every family who needs them.
