National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day2026 · Date · History · Messages
CLEAR states that National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day is observed each year on November 7 and was established in 2015 in honor of Reveille; Cornell veterinary material is used only to bound general canine-lymphoma context.
About National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day
National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day is observed each year on 7 November. CLEAR — Canine Lymphoma Education Awareness and Research — says the day was established in 2015 in honor of Reveille, the dog of CLEAR founder Terry Simons.
The observance is an awareness and education initiative rather than a veterinary diagnosis service. A dog with symptoms or a confirmed cancer diagnosis needs individualized care from a veterinarian or veterinary oncologist.
Why National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day matters
CLEAR uses the day to draw attention to canine lymphoma, research and owner/veterinary resources. Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine describes lymphoma as one of the cancers commonly seen in dogs and explains that diagnosis requires veterinary examination and testing.
Readers can use the observance to learn what veterinary oncology is, how research works and why professional evaluation matters, without trying to diagnose a pet from a checklist or web page.
History of National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day
CLEAR says Terry Simons founded the organization in 2012 after his experience with his dog Reveille.
CLEAR states that National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day was established in 2015 in Reveille’s honor and is observed each year on November 7.
The reviewed organizer source does not explain why November 7 was selected, so the exact date-selection rationale remains unresolved.
How the observance developed
This timeline uses documented milestones from reviewed sources. Missing stages are left out rather than guessed.
CLEAR — Canine Lymphoma Education Awareness and Research
CLEAR states that the observance was established by its organization in honor of Reveille.
CLEAR — Canine Lymphoma Education Awareness and Research
The organizer’s own account says National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day was established in 2015.
First documented observance
CLEAR explicitly states that National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day was established in 2015.
CLEAR — Canine Lymphoma Education Awareness and Research
CLEAR continues to publish and frame the recurring awareness day.
What the evidence establishes
Confirmed institutional roles and milestones are shown first. Details that could not be established from the reviewed sources are listed separately below.
5 fields not established in reviewed sources
How to Observe National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day
Read veterinary-school information about canine lymphoma and write down questions for your veterinarian rather than self-diagnosing a pet.
Learn about reputable veterinary cancer research, clinical trials and support resources.
If you share a pet’s story, protect the owner’s privacy and avoid presenting one animal’s experience as medical advice.
Support an animal-health or veterinary-research organization whose work and donation policies you have reviewed.
National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day Facts
National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day is observed on November 7.
CLEAR says the observance was established in 2015 in honor of Reveille.
CLEAR was founded by Terry Simons in 2012.
Canine lymphoma is a veterinary medical condition; diagnosis and treatment decisions belong with qualified veterinary professionals.
The reviewed organizer source does not establish a formal legal instrument or a specific reason for choosing November 7.
National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day Messages
Honor affected dogs and their families with compassion, accurate information and respect for privacy.
Topic and context
What this page does not assume
- Keep the source-defined country, community, organizer or institutional scope; do not silently broaden it.
- Do not treat the title alone as proof of government recognition or public-holiday status.
- Do not add a creator, founding story or origin claim unless the supporting evidence establishes it.
- Health Information Not Medical Advice.
Evidence & sources
Sources used across the guide are gathered here. Labels show how each source supports the page, and contextual references are kept separate from primary evidence.
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine — Oncology: Medical Conditions (opens in a new tab)
Veterinary Institution
CLEAR — National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day (opens in a new tab)
Creator Advocacy
Understand it, compare it, then explore further
Start with the most common factual questions, then compare closely related observances and explore useful connections.
Frequently asked questions
When is National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day?
7 November annually The documented recurrence rule is: 7 November.
Does National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day fall on the same date every year?
Yes. It uses a fixed annual date unless stronger evidence changes the pattern.
Is National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day an official public holiday?
The reviewed sources verify it within this scope: CLEAR — Canine Lymphoma Education Awareness and Research campaign. That recognition does not by itself make it a statutory public holiday; the site only makes public-holiday claims when reliable evidence explicitly does so.
Who established or recognizes National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day?
The reviewed sources identify CLEAR — Canine Lymphoma Education Awareness and Research as the proclaiming or establishing body. Current facilitation or coordination is recorded as CLEAR — Canine Lymphoma Education Awareness and Research.
Is National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day international or country-specific?
No single country is assigned to this observance. Its documented scope is: CLEAR — Canine Lymphoma Education Awareness and Research campaign. Use that scope rather than assuming worldwide or country-specific status.
How is this page verified?
The factual information is checked against reviewed sources, including the date pattern, scope and institutional history. This page was checked on 2026-10-02.
When is National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day?
It is observed each year on November 7.
Who established the day?
CLEAR says National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day was established in 2015 in honor of Reveille, the dog of CLEAR founder Terry Simons.
Why is the day observed?
The organizer frames it as an awareness, education and research-focused day concerning canine lymphoma.
Can this page tell me whether my dog has lymphoma?
No. Online awareness information cannot diagnose a pet. A veterinarian should evaluate symptoms and advise on testing and treatment.
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