Pioneering cancer research for pets

More than just pets, the animals in our lives are an integral part of our families. Sadly though, 1 in 4 dogs and 1 in 3 cats will develop cancer in their lifetime. As the leading cause of death in both dogs and cats beyond middle age, many of us will lose our pet to cancer.


The Rumba Animal Cancer Foundation is working to beat animal cancer. With your help we can:


  • Stop cancer in its tracks: By conducting cutting-edge research to address the challenges of cancer in pets and develop new treatment options.


  • Ensure the best chance of successful treatment: By providing state of the art equipment, exploring innovative therapies, including targeted treatments, immunotherapies, and personalised medicine.


  • Train the vets of tomorrow: Ensuring that the next generation of vets are given the most up to date education in animal cancer and can recognise early signs of cancer in animals, improving the chances of successful treatment.  Ultimately, this will increase the number of veterinary cancer specialists in the UK.



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About Rumba

Animal cancer has a devastating effect on pets and their families. Our founders, Jim and Fiona Hindle lost their Burmese cat, Rumba, to cancer at a young age. In 2012, they established the Rumba Foundation to create a positive legacy for Rumba, and ensure every pet has the best chance of a happy and healthy life. 


The Rumba Foundation has evolved into The Rumba Animal Cancer Foundation. Our mission is to transform veterinary oncology in partnership with AURA Veterinary – a world leading centre for excellence in animal oncology and soft tissue. This collaboration will deliver groundbreaking clinical research and treatment.


Together, we will push forward the frontiers of cancer care in animals.

Meet Lady

The Rumba Animal Cancer Foundation donated £50,000 to purchase a C-arm fluoroscope - an x-ray system that allows vets to see the body in real time. A C-arm offers greater precision and detail than a standard X-Ray. 


The C-arm has been saving lives since 2015 and has treated 100's of animals, including that of “Lady”, a ten-year-old wire-haired dachshund. Previous ultrasounds had shown that Lady had several cancerous tumours. Thankfully, the team were able to use the C-Arm to understand the placement of the lesions in real time, and block the blood supply to the tumours while sparing healthy tissue. Lady is now back to her happy self, but without this technology treatment would not have been possible.


Donating to the Rumba Animal Cancer Foundation ensures that more beloved pets like Lady can receive pioneering cancer treatments, and lead longer, happier lives. 
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