Dogs are brought onto a table and guided into lying on their sides. The blood donation process for dogs is similar to how it goes for humans. “Anything that has to do with running around and being a goofball." About the donor programĪ proud Royal after a successful blood donation “Some of his favorite things to do are playing with his huge ball, lure coursing and chasing squirrels,” Ruvio said. Outside of competition, Royal is big on having fun. He also is a therapy dog and has an impressive list of working dog titles. He is ranked the number one American Kennel Club Owner-Handler Cane Corso for 2019, 20 Silver Grand Champion, and breed winner of the 20 National Owner-Handled Series Top 10, among other placements. “Royal is as big in heart as he is big in size,” said Ruvio. Known affectionately as “fuzzy boy” when he was a pup, Royal was born at the Ruvio’s home as a little ball of fluff - though quickly grew to a massive 145 pounds in size. One donation from Royal can used to save up to four dogs - over 25 dogs a year! About Royal What makes the contribution of Royal and the other 70 dogs enrolled in the Donor Program is the fact that although dogs have 13 blood types, only one of them is truly universal. While Royal has an impressive list of titles and achievements, what makes him truly extraordinary is being a lifesaving participant in the Canine Blood Donor Program at Michigan State’s Veterinary Medical Center for the past four years. Her daughter, Lihi, 15, shows Royal in national dog shows, and together, they have attained many accolades and titles. Royal is a five-year-old Cane Corso who is loved by the family of Ayalla Ruvio, associate professor of marketing in Michigan State University’s Broad College of Business. We all try to give our pets lives that are fit for a king or queen some pets give back tenfold.
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