'Dog Whisperer' Creates Nonprofit For Abused, Abandoned Dogs

[TribalRats]

LOS ANGELES -- TV's "dog whisperer" said Thursday that he and his wife are establishing a nonprofit foundation to support the rescue, rehabilitation and placement of abused and abandoned canines throughout the United States.

Cesar and Ilusion Millan said they are simultaneously establishing a new headquarters for their Dog Psychology Center, where they oversee the rehabilitation of up to about 50 animals at a time.
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The center is moving from an inner-city Los Angeles location to a 40-acre ranch near Santa Clarita, they said.


The Millans said they will live on the property, which will include dog trails, exercise runs, an obstacle course, a small lake large enough for swimming and recreation, and a host of kennels.

Initial funding for The Cesar and Ilusion Millan Foundation will be provided by the couple themselves, but the amount of seed money was not disclosed.

Specifically, they said, the foundation will:

# Assist select nonprofit dog rescue shelters and organizations engaged in rescuing, rehabilitating and locating homes for abused and abandoned dogs with funding and expertise.
# Support no-kill shelters and other organizations committed to saving dogs from euthanasia, as well relocating misplaced, and/or misunderstood animals
# Create and support regional and national projects targeting education and awareness of proper dog behavior and care, with separate outreach directed to both adults and children
# Produce and create national public service announcements to create and foster awareness of important animal-related issues, including spay and neuter programs.

"We have personally enjoyed good fortune over the years and the national platform our 'Dog Whisperer' series has provided us makes the timing perfect to reach out and help others in the field," the Millans said in a statement.

"The foundation, which has long been a dream of ours, is intended to benefit needy dog shelters and rescue centers throughout the United States," their statement says. "Our many years of experience has taught us that most animals can make excellent companions, and that all many of them need is the proper care and a second chance."

Millan, who was born in rural Mexico, has spread his dog training methods via his series on the National Geographic Channel, his New York Times best-selling book "Cesar's Way," instructional DVDs and appearances on shows such as "Oprah."

[briarlow]

Good idea but I have to admit I don't like the way that he handles many of the dogs on the show and especially against the choke chain method that he seems so keen on!

[DakotaSpirit]

Originally Posted by briarlow

Good idea but I have to admit I don't like the way that he handles many of the dogs on the show and especially against the choke chain method that he seems so keen on!

-nods- I'm the same :/ The foundation sounds like a good place though. Homeless dogs need as much help as they can get. I'll have to keep my eye on this.

[Beryl]

I like to see when people give back to the very ones who have helped them to become personal successes.

Good for you, Cesar!

[rmci]

Specifically, they said, the foundation will:

# Assist select nonprofit dog rescue shelters and organizations engaged in rescuing, rehabilitating and locating homes for abused and abandoned dogs with funding and expertise.
# Support no-kill shelters and other organizations committed to saving dogs from euthanasia, as well relocating misplaced, and/or misunderstood animals
# Create and support regional and national projects targeting education and awareness of proper dog behavior and care, with separate outreach directed to both adults and children
# Produce and create national public service announcements to create and foster awareness of important animal-related issues, including spay and neuter programs.

This is a good thing!