Author weaves parents' love story with World War II history in collection of letters

Author weaves parents' love story with World War II history in collection of letters

K. S. Mueller's "More Than Anything in the World: Volume 1, 1942-1943" documents her parents' new marriage and the hardships of their separation due to the war through letters written between them during World War II

SPENCER, Mass. (MMD Newswire) August 1, 2011 - - After her mother passed away in 2010, Kathleen Mueller and her brother found more than a thousand letters which their parents had written to one another while their father was away at war from 1942 to 1945. In "More Than Anything in the World: Volume 1, 1942-1943" (ISBN 1456547976), K.S. Mueller provides a personal and detailed glimpse into America during the 1940s and World War II.

Recently married, Sergeant Frank J. Mueller leaves his young wife for military training in the United States. While he is still stationed in the country, he is away from everything he knows and loves as he faces both mentally and physically challenging training. His letters depict life for thousands of soldiers who had to leave their homes and families to join the military during World War II.

In addition to the letters, Mueller includes World War II memorabilia and historical information to show the hardships and sacrifices made by "the greatest generation." She contrasts life in the 1940s, when individuals would sometimes wait hours to make a phone call, with life in today's age of instant gratification.

"I think that this work can relate to events happening currently," Mueller says. "Nearly seven decades later, the country is at war in Afghanistan. Loved ones are still separated due to the war, but we now have email and the internet for communication."

In Mueller's publication of the actual letters written in her parents' own words, she hopes to display the sacrifices and courageous efforts of World War II soldiers and their families through her parents' correspondence. This first edition in a three-part series focuses on her father's time in training while he was stationed in the United States. The next two volumes will cover Sgt. Mueller's deployment to Europe and the events he experienced throughout World War II. The author hopes that readers will develop an appreciation for soldiers like her father who risked their lives and futures for the freedoms we enjoy today--and, in the middle of it all, enjoy a poignant love story between two young Americans.

"More Than Anything in the World: Volume 1, 1942-1943" is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.

About the Author:
K. S. Mueller writes short non-fiction essays about dogs, cats and other topics, aside from her "real job" as a travel executive in Massachusetts. She found a box of more than 1,000 letters written by her parents during World War II in 2010, and decided to publish these letters in a three-volume set that covers the three years her father, Sgt. Frank J. Mueller, was stationed in various locations worldwide with the United States Army.

MEDIA CONTACT:
K. S. Mueller

Email: k2k9dogs@gmail.com

Phone: (508) 450-9552

Website: www.ksmueller.com

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From Cesarsway.com: A Westminster Story: Teddy

The dog show world caught the attention of the masses in 2000 with the viral popularity of the comedic film, “Best in Show.” But the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show has actually been a tradition for more than 130 years. In fact, it is the second-longest running sporting event in the United States behind only the Kentucky Derby. Hundreds of thousands of dogs have marched through the show ring to display the finest of pedigree and breeding throughout the show’s long history, and Teddy the Beagle is one of those many.
Teddy joined Richard Hilton and Diana Lipari’s family in May 2007. Diana, the President of the Southern California Beagle Club, had grown up with Beagles and wanted to bring another one into her life when her 14 and a half-year-old Beagle, Lionel B. Barrymore, passed away. Upon selecting a reputable breeder, Diana decided to take on her first show quality Beagle and chose Teddy from the litter. “Teddy is a natural show dog with a lot of charisma,” said Diana. “He comes from a long line of great dogs who had that extra something.” Read more at Cesarsway.com! http://www.cesarsway.com/news/dognews/A-Westminster-Story-Teddy

From Cesarsway.com: Ask the Vet: Remedies for Skin & Coat Issues

I adopted a nine-year-old Westie last year that has had skin outbreaks continually! Vet visit after vet visit and a change of his food. Nothing seems to be a cure for this little guy and I am about to give up! This outbreak is so bad that he has lost most of his hair now! What kind of food does he need? I use oatmeal shampoo on him as the ones from the vet seem to break him out even more. Please help! 
The fact that you have already tried several hypoallergenic diets with no improvement suggests that food hypersensitivity is not the cause of your Westie’s allergies or that there may be concurrent pruritic dermatoses in addition to food hypersensitivity. Other common causes of allergies in dogs are canine atopy and flea bite hypersensitivity and these should be ruled out since diet changes are not helping. West Highland Terriers have a known tendency towards canine atopy.  Read more at Cesarsway.com! http://www.cesarsway.com/askthevet/skincare/Remedies-for-Skin-and-Coat-Issues

Breaking news from CesarsWay.com

We wanted to alert you to the following story that just broke on CesarsWay.com : BREAKING-NEWS-Dog-Dumping-on-California-Highway

Samantha - GWP in need - Hit by car!

http://gwprescueinc.blogspot.com/2011/03/samantha-gwp-in-need-hit-by-car.html

8-year-old Bull Mastiff needs a new home

Gus is a 150-lb, neutered male, Bull Mastiff. AKC certified, likes other dogs, not sure about cats. Needs home without small children. Very well-trained, and a real sweet love-bug. Please contact me directly for more info - k2k9dogs@gmail.com.   Gus is 8 years old. Needs a little companionship. He is smart and obedient, low-to-medium energy. Very loveable and quiet..

EO Products Dog Model Contest and Product Giveaway

This contest ends March 8th, so get on the ball !!


To help promote their new line of natural and organic pet products, EO is hosting a Dog Model Contest from Feb. 22 through March 8. Five winning dogs will be selected to receive a full set of EO’s pet care products (value $27.95). Winning dogs will also have their images used to help promote the pet care line on EO’s website, Facebook page, newsletter and possibly product labels.
 
To enter, pet owners must fill out a registration form on EO’s website and upload a photo of their pet to EO’s Facebook page (owners can be in the photos too).  
 
Winners will be asked to send back a photo of their pet with EO’s shampoo for promotion on the EO website. And videos of the winning dogs being shampooed with EO would be an added bonus (personally, I'd love to see those videos!)
 
EO Pet Care products are free of parabens, polysorbate, disodium EDTA, phosphates, animal bi-products, synthetic fragrances and sulfates. The bottles are made from 100 percent post-consumer recycled plastic.
 
Visit EO’s Dog Model Contest registration page for more information. 

Three Back-to-Back Hours of BLUE-COLLAR DOGS on Nat Geo WILD (Mon Feb 21)

Don't miss Monday's broadcast of Blue Collar Dogs on Nat Geo Wild!!  This Nat Geo Wild special follows four-legged specialists hard at work in a number of different fields from medicine, to border patrol, proving to be indespensible to their human colleagues and those who benefit from their work. Check out the links below for a preview, and set your DVRs !!

Blue-Collar Dogs: Canine MD

Premieres Monday, February 21 at 8PM ET/PT on Nat Geo WILD

Many doctors, scientists and therapists are harnessing dogs’ extraordinary work capabilities to enhance and even save human lives.  The medical field has expanded use of dogs from assisting the hard of hearing and the physically challenged to predicting blood sugar crashes, detecting oncoming seizures and sniffing out disease.  With olfactory senses generally 100,000 times more powerful than a human’s, dogs are now being trained to detect epilepsy, diabetes and even cancer with a single sniff. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRXTBJ8Nqps

Blue-Collar Dogs: Border Hounds

Premieres Monday, February 21 at 9PM ET/PT on Nat Geo WILD

All across the nation, dogs are hard at work helping U.S. Customs and Border Protection stand guard over land borders, deserts and urban ports of entry.  Using their extraordinary noses, these dogs can outperform man or machine in detecting smuggled narcotics or concealed humans, and even locating victims stranded in the desert. Follow a K-9 team from recruitment through graduation to learn about the methods and science behind training a dog team, and how handlers use natural elements in the field, such as the wind, to their advantage.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nu-ocb3UqQI

Blue-Collar Dogs: New York Police

Premieres Monday, February 21 at 10PM ET/PT on Nat Geo WILD

The New York Police Department’s K-9 squad is one of the nation’s most exclusive police units.  For decades, dogs have been first responders to crime scenes and terrorist attacks, and have even traveled to help in the aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti.  Go on patrol with NYPD’s K-9 Bomb Squad, Emergency Service Unit and Transit Units and watch as the dogs hunt for bodies through collapsed piles of wood and cement, patrol the bowels of NYC’s subway system, sweep major tourist attractions for bombs and guard the streets of the city’s toughest neighborhoods.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MauNOYHM81Q

My interview on cesarsway.com

Ambassador Profile: Kathleen Mueller

At Cesar Millan, Inc. our goal is to make the world a better place, one dog at a time. The Ambassadors group was created to harness the power of the pack in order to make a greater difference in our world. Cesar Millan Ambassadors is a volunteer organization that helps spread the word about Cesar Millan events and products on the internet and in their community; assist in events, such as Dog Whisperer auditions or fundraisers for the Millan Foundation, that are held in their area; and share their participation and outreach in their community with other pack leaders. Together, we work to build a greater awareness of our dogs’ needs and create a positive “ripple effect” in the dog community.

For more information on the Ambassador Program and to apply, click here.

CMI: How did you first learn about Cesar Millan?

KM: About five years ago, I started visiting an on-leash, dog-friendly beach on Cape Cod near my home. I've had dogs my whole life, and at this time I had my two mixed-breed males, Hobie a Lab/Shepherd, and Hector a "Heinz 57" mix (we think he's Coonhound/Lab/Border Collie/and some large breed because of his height). My dogs and I had a reputation for walking long distances and often picking up loose neighborhood dogs, unintentionally, while we walked. I would often have a huge pack of dogs by the time we got home, and would return them to their homes by automobile or sometimes on foot. But, I had not done a very good job of training Hector, the younger of my two, to greet other dogs politely. As a result, when we started frequenting the beach, which requires leashes, I would get pulled down on the ground and "dragged" by my two dogs as I held on for dear life because "there's a leash law."

On one particular spring morning, something like this happened and my wrist got slightly injured, but the more insulting injury was the reaction of the other dog owners at the beach. They threatened me and said "Don't come around here anymore!" I was devastated. My dogs didn't hurt anyone (except me!); they were just overly-excited in their greeting behavior. Not one person asked if I was all right -- they just shunned me from the group.

That morning, after I calmed down a little bit, I turned on the TV to watch "Regis and Kelly". Their guest that day was a person I had never heard of: "Dog Whisperer" Cesar Millan. As I watched Cesar help the various guest dog-owners, including one of the show's crew, I couldn't believe what I was seeing. I was blown away watching the TV that morning, having just had this awful experience at the beach, and I started watching "Dog Whisperer" on National Geographic Channel that week, and have never stopped.

CMI: What is it about his techniques and philosophies that interest you?

KM: Based on my own experience with Timba, I knew, and agreed 100%, with Cesar's philosophy of "exercise, discipline and affection in that order." I have always been a person who walked my dog very long distances, daily. People would point at me and my dog(s) because it was such a rarity to see someone in my community actually walking a dog -- I live in a farming community way out in the countryside of Massachusetts, there are not a lot of sidewalks out here!

Cesar's leadership technique is also something that came naturally to me, and something I was already doing. In the old days, people would say it was "showing the dog who is boss". That seems a little too aggressive to me, but if you tone it down and you compare it to being a supervisor, teacher or parent, it makes a lot of sense. You are the dog's parent, teacher, supervisor and finally friend. The dog will not respect you if you do not lead -- he will challenge you for that leadership position. I knew this from my experience, and was happy to know that Cesar used this simple philosophy as part of his techniques. As a person who has supervised many humans in my career, I discovered that I naturally have the personality of a leader.

Another important point is not to treat your dog like a human. Dogs are wired differently than us, and I think that's what gets a lot of inexperienced dog owners into trouble -- they expect that the same techniques that work for their human children will work for their dog, and that just isn't the case. If humans simply did not expect dogs to be humans, they would appreciate normal dog behavior and it could solve a lot of problems in dog/human relations.

CMI: How did you hear about the ambassadors program and what made you apply to be part of the program?

KM: After I had been watching Dog Whisperer for a while, I noticed a little pop-up on the TV screen in the lower right corner announcing that viewers could join the discussion online on Nat Geo's web site. Back in those days, hundreds of people would login to the discussion board on Nat Geo's Dog Whisperer page and beg Cesar for help with their dogs. It sort of happened spontaneously, but a few of us just started responding "on Cesar's behalf" so to speak, indicating to the person that Cesar was not available to respond to their individual questions, but we would certainly try to help. There were about six or 12 of us initially who did this. The Nat Geo forum started to become somewhat unmanageable, and C.J. Anderson set up a Yahoo! group and moved the discussion there. About a year later, maybe less, I was asked by C.J. if I would like to be a part of the new program she was working on with Cesar Millan, Inc. --that was the Ambassador program, and I, of course, said yes.

CMI: What do you do as an ambassador?

KM: Due to my busy schedule, it is not always easy for me to do a lot in person, so I've remained doing what I did in the beginning as an Ambassador: communicating about Cesar's philosophies online. This means, responding to questions on the Yahoo! Dog Whisperer Fans group, which still exists today with a membership of several thousand; writing to bloggers who criticize Cesar's methods; assisting with internet outreach to promote Cesar's live appearances; reading Cesar's books and posting reviews about his books on sites that sell the book, such as Amazon and Barnes and Noble; and, mostly, networking on Facebook and Twitter with the hundreds (perhaps thousands?) of "dog people" I've met through this journey.

In 2009, I was lead Ambassador for Cesar's live appearance in Boston, and I arranged for several ambassadors to assist Cesar backstage and during the performance. I also promoted the show for several months beforehand by handing out fliers and sending email blasts to various dog-related organizations in the area. Being an ambassador requires teamwork, and the dynamics of doing things online vs. in person is extraordinarily challenging -- not only do you have the personalities like you would in any group of people, but there are time zone differences and lags in response, technical difficulties and a whole host of other challenges. It sure isn't boring!

CMI: What do you want people to know about Cesar and the Ambassadors?

KM: First and foremost is the important fact that not all dogs need Cesar's help -- only those who are unbalanced need rehabilitation using Cesar's Way. There is a continuing misunderstanding that Cesar is a "dog trainer," and people will often criticize his "training" methods. Cesar is not a dog trainer; he rehabilitates dogs that have often been given up on by frustrated, inexperienced owners. I want people to know about the countless dogs' lives that have been saved by Cesar. I want people to know that Pit Bulls and other powerful breeds are born as good dogs, it's the humans who raise them that make them turn out "bad." Cesar Millan's Ambassadors, in conjunction with the Millan Foundation, set forth to educate the public about these facts, and many others including the importance of spaying/neutering our pets; adopting from shelters or rescues; refraining from purchasing dogs from pet stores (puppy mills) or back-yard breeders; and just a general education on the most humane way to raise and train a dog. Cesar says it best when he says as long as the "training" method does not harm the dog, then use it -- there is no "one right way" to raise and train your dog.

CMI: When you’re not volunteering as an ambassador, what do you do?

KM: In real life, I'm vice president of U.S. operations at Passports, the student travel company based here in central Massachusetts. I currently live with my sweetheart, Gil, our two dogs Hobie and Hector, and three cats Newman, Tux and Cali.

I write dog and cat stories, and am currently working on a biographical account of my parents' early marriage which includes preserving and archiving what may be perhaps the largest collection of love letters written during World War II -- written by my parents. It's a fascinating project, and one I'm very proud of. Additionally, I live with chronic pain everyday due to fibromyalgia, and I run an online support group for women living in the same situation. I try to stay busy and active, because it helps, and I try to impress that strategy on others and help them by sharing my experiences.

CMI: Anything else you’d like to add?

KM: In my travel career, I've visited many countries, and I always marvel at the way other societies treat their dogs in comparison to we in the United States. In France, dogs are welcomed in restaurants, and lie at the feet of their owners while they dine on French cuisine! In the Caribbean, dogs still run loose, unfortunately, and spaying and neutering is a relatively new concept, but despite the somewhat adverse conditions, the dogs are balanced! I have observed Caribbean dogs knowing the boundaries of their homestead, and not venturing past a certain invisible line -- no fences, no leashes, just rules, boundaries and limitations. In each of these instances, the dogs are led by a strong but calm individual, they do a lot of walking and migrating, and the dogs seem remarkably happier than many dogs in our country.

It is my wish that we in the U.S. would all learn to take a calm, relaxed approach to dog ownership -- everything does not fit into a perfect little box, and I think we would have fewer unbalanced dogs if dog owners would try to understand dog behavior and not humanize their canine companions, and follow the exercise, discipline, affection recipe. In other words, help your dog be a dog. Above all, enjoy your time with your pets! Their time with us is short, and they teach us many lessons.

Read more Ambassador Profiles here.

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My interview on cesarsway.com

http://www.cesarsway.com/packgallery/packpeople/Kathleen-Mueller?utm_source=mobilestorm&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feb11NL_2

Start Your New Year with Unlikely Animal Friends 2 on Nat Geo Jan 7th!

Season 7 of Dog Whisperer starts Friday Oct 8!! Cesar helps Howie Mandel get along with his chihuahua!

Cesar Millan LIVE! in Canada!

National Geographic Channel's And Man Created Dog (8/8)

Sunday August 8th 9 pm ET/PT, don't miss Nat Geo's "And Man Created Dog"

http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/episode/and-man-created-dog-3136

Dog missing from Holden, MA please help

Chloe is a 1 year old hound dog mix with short white fur, tan freckles on her ears and body, a tan spot on her left side, NO TAIL (just a tiny stub). She weighs 30 pounds and is wearing a pink and green "paw print" collar. She also has a microchip.

Help us find a forever home for Cheyenne! Worcester MA

Monday, June 14, 2010

WORCESTER, MASS. Dog needs re-homing!! Please cross-post!

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A relative of one of my dearest friends needs help in rehoming their dog, Cheyenne. Description below. Photo to follow, but for now please help us get the word out. Thanks!

Cheyenne is a spayed four-year-old mixed breed Lab/Retriever, color of gold and white. Her behavior is excellent and she is very affectionate and obedient. However she tends to be aggressive to strange dogs and needs more training to walk on leash. A strong pack leader is essential, and so is an active person or family. This is a high-energy Lab/Retriever mix, she will need lots of exercise, discipline and affection.

This dog is great with children, and adapts well to other family members. Cheyenne will play fetch all day long, if permitted! A high-energy family would be the perfect fit for this gorgeous girl!

Currently she is staying in a two room apartment with a woman, another dog, and husband and that is not the life for her. She wants to run and play, which the family cannot provide for her. She was scheduled to go live with other relatives, but that has all changed.

Cheyenne is a devoted keeper for her family and her owners are seeking a home for her where she can thrive and be happy. This is a quote from Gail, the woman who is living with the dog right now: "I feel so safe when she is by my side and only wish I had the means to add her to my family but cannot. Can you help in any way? We are located in Worcester MA."

If interested, please contact me (Kathy Mueller) at k2k9dogs@gmail.com or post a reply to my blog, Facebook, or Twitter.

Thanks everyone! Let's find this gal a good home!

WORCESTER, MASS. Dog needs re-homing!! Please cross-post!

Please cross-post and share as widely as possible. This is not spam.

A relative of one of my dearest friends needs help in rehoming their dog, Cheyenne. Description below. Photo to follow, but for now please help us get the word out. Thanks!

Cheyenne is a spayed four-year-old mixed breed Lab/Retriever, color of gold and white. Her behavior is excellent and she is very affectionate and obedient. However she tends to be aggressive to strange dogs and needs more training to walk on leash. A strong pack leader is essential, and so is an active person or family. This is a high-energy Lab/Retriever mix, she will need lots of exercise, discipline and affection.

Currently she is staying in a two room apartment with a woman, another dog, and husband and that is not the life for her. She wants to run and play, which the family cannot provide for her. She was scheduled to go live with other relatives, but that has all changed.

Cheyenne is a devoted keeper for her family and her owners are seeking a home for her where she can thrive and be happy. This is a quote from Gail, the woman who is living with the dog right now: "I feel so safe when she is by my side and only wish I had the means to add her to my family but cannot. Can you help in any way? We are located in Worcester MA."

If interested, please contact me (Kathy Mueller) at k2k9dogs@gmail.com or post a reply to this blog, Facebook, or Twitter.

Thanks everyone! Let's find this gal a good home!

RIP Daddy the Pit Bull

All of us at k2k9.com mourn the death of Cesar's beloved Pit Bull, Daddy. May you rest in peace Daddy, with the knowledge that you've helped countless dogs and were a fine representative of your ever-misunderstood breed.

Cesarsway.com Celebrates Puppy Love in February

Share the Puppy Love at CesarsWay.com

February is the month for love! Don’t just share your affection with your human companions; include your canine friends as well. At CesarsWay.com, we're celebrating Puppy Love. Visit the site to join the commemoration!

Share the Puppy Love Campaign

The non-profit Cesar and Ilusion Millan Foundation will celebrate its third anniversary this Valentine's Day! To celebrate, CesarsWay.com is donating 10% of the proceeds from Cesar Millan's Mastering Leadership DVDs for the month of February. You can form a better bond with your canine companion and help abused and abandoned dogs at the same time. What better way to express your love this Valentine's Day?

Find the Mastering Leadership DVDs at www.CesarsWay.com/puppylove

Junior and Duncan Fiona's Valentine Contest

Enter for your chance to win the heart of the dashing young pit bull Junior or the beautiful and mature Labrador Duncan Fiona. The lucky winners will each receive a prize package including a signed copy of the complete Mastering Leadership DVD series, the official Dog Whisperer t-shirt and hat, the Illusion collar, and more!

Find details on how to enter at www.CesarsWay.com/contest

New DVD Release: Raising the Perfect Puppy

Also in February, Cesar will be releasing the 6^th installment in the Mastering Leadership DVD series, Raising the Perfect Puppy. Everybody dreams of having a perfect dog - one that is happy, healthy, and well-balanced, and socializes well with other animals and people. In his new DVD, Cesar shows you how to make this dream a reality!

Learn more about how to pre-order a copy at www.CesarsWay.com/DVD

Happy Valentine's Day!

Dog Whisperer week Dec 28 - Jan 1

NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

G’DAY BOY!

CESAR MILLAN KICKS OFF NAT GEO CHANNEL’S
ANNUAL DOG WHISPERER WEEK WITH A TRIP DOWN UNDER
TO HELP FRUSTRATED AUSSIES TAME SOME FEISTY CANINES

Episodes include Dog Whisperer’s first cases
taped outside the United States

Cesar Goes Down Under premieres Monday, December 28, 2009, at 8 PM ET/PT
Cesar in Oz premieres Friday, January 8, at 9 PM ET/PT
Dog Whisperer Week runs Monday, December 28, – Friday, January 1

(WASHINGTON, D.C. — DECEMBER 7, 2009) As the sixth season of Dog Whisperer continues, Cesar Millan, the “Dr. Phil for Dogs,” goes down under to the nation-continent of Australia, a country with nearly 400 million dogs, for two special episodes. This passport to the other side of the world is the first time Dog Whisperer has filmed outside the United States.

“I was amazed that even on the other side of the world, many of the dog problems are the same as here in the U.S.,” said Millan. “The owners may have a different accent, but they still need to be trained!”

Dog Whisperer: Cesar Goes Down Under premieres Monday, December 28, at 8 p.m. ET/PT (with an encore Friday, January 1, at 9 p.m. ET/PT), bookending National Geographic Channel’s Dog Whisperer Week, which includes back-to-back favorite episodes from 8 to 10 p.m. ET/PT every night, December 28 through January 1.

The following week, Dog Whisperer: Cesar in Oz premieres Friday, January 8, at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

In these special Aussie episodes, Cesar spends three weeks traveling across the Australian continent, from Sydney to Perth to Melbourne to Brisbane, seeking dogs of all breeds needing rehabilitation — and finding many owners in need of training. In the land with more than 11,000 beaches, the Great Barrier Reef and exotic animals including alligators, koala bears and 329 mammals, there is also no shortage of dogs in need of Cesar’s help.

In the first episode, Dog Whisperer: Cesar Goes Down Under, Cesar helps tame three dogs, Willow, Bonnie and Jack. The episode begins with Cesar traveling south of Sydney to teach Willow, a massive Great Dane, to stop biting his owner. Willow’s persistent jumping and biting tend to go way beyond “play,” particularly during runs through Australia’s massive sand dunes. Next, Cesar helps 4-year-old bearded collie bonnie. Bonnie’s unpredictable aggression has crushed her family’s dreams of enjoying the dog park. And finally, Cesar faces a true Australian challenge when he rehabilitates Jack, a 17-month full-sized French mastiff weighing a whopping 150 pounds. Jack’s owner fears the aggressive mastiff is going to hurt someone, and is in desperate need of Cesar’s expertise to help her stop Jack from jumping, biting and harassing visitors.

Link: http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/series/dog-whisperer/4511/Videos/07615_00

Dog Whisperer: Cesar in Oz continues with Cesar in Australia. Cesar begins working with Sydney, a 9-year-old Weimaraner who was attacked by a man on a postie motorbike, the vehicles used by Australian mail carriers. The incident turned Sydney aggressive against posties or anyone riding one of the motorized red postie delivery bikes. Cesar pulls out all the stops to stamp out Sydney’s postie phobia. Next Cesar faces one of his toughest challenges in Oz as he meets Vincent, a 4-year-old shar-pei who has a thirst for blood, attacking other dogs and his owner. Cesar’s Australian adventure is not over yet — he meets Australian red cattle dog Astro, who barks incessantly at the oddest activities, including making the bed, riding a bike or carrying an object out of the house. In this special destination episode, Cesar gets a taste of Australian wildlife … in canine form.

About Dog Whisperer
Each episode of Dog Whisperer follows dog behavior specialist Cesar Millan as he goes directly into the homes of dog owners — without any prior information about the dog’s case — and documents the remarkable transformations that take place under Cesar’s calm, assertive guidance.

The hugely popular series has grown into a pop culture phenomenon, including parodies on “South Park” and “Saturday Night Live”; references on popular shows including “Jeopardy!” and Bravo’s series “Work Out”; appearances on “Oprah,” “Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “Martha Stewart,” “Today Show,” “The View” and “Live with Regis and Kelly”; and a guest star role for Cesar on the hit series “Ghost Whisperer” and the upcoming Jennifer Lopez movie “The Back-Up Plan,” scheduled for release in spring 2010.

Dog Whisperer has also been nominated three times for the Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Reality Program.

About Cesar Millan
With more than 20 years of experience working with canines, Cesar has been called a “Dr. Phil for dogs,” and for good reason. He has a unique gift of rehabilitating dogs and training their owners. His talent with dogs first developed on his grandfather’s farm in Mexico. His Dog Psychology Center in Los Angeles received as many as 100 calls a week from owners desperate for help and confronting a crisis with their beloved pets. Cesar has now moved his center to Santa Clarita, where he is at work on building a true sanctuary for his canine companions. Often, the dogs Cesar works with are “red-zone cases” that trainers or veterinarians have told the owners to put down. Cesar believes every dog deserves a chance at rehabilitation before such drastic measures should even be considered. His pack of dogs are largely dogs no one thought should be left alive — and they now live in harmony as part of Cesar’s pack, and make frequent appearances on the show.

Millan was made an honorary member of the International Association of Canine Professionals and was presented The Michael Landon Award for Inspiration to Youth Through Television at the 28th Young Artist Awards.

Cesar has published four best-selling books, and launched a new magazine, Cesar’s Way, in the fall of 2009. Other things Cesar include: the first three seasons of Dog Whisperer are available on DVD; Cesar and his wife Ilusion have founded the nonprofit Cesar and Ilusion Millan Foundation, providing financial support and rehabilitation expertise to shelters throughout the United States; Cesar has an exclusive product line available at Petco; and he is giving online seminars, “Sessions with Cesar,” an interactive coaching course. Additionally, Cesar's new magazine — Cesar's Way — from IMG Publishing is available on newsstands now and will feature celebrity dog stories and everyday dog lovers who have built a lifestyle around their companions. More information can be found at http://www.cesarmillaninc.com/.

Dog Whisperer is produced by MPH Entertainment and Emery/Sumner Productions for National Geographic Channel. For MPH Entertainment, executive producers are Jim Milio, Melissa Jo Peltier and Mark Hufnail. For Emery/Sumner Productions, producers are Sheila Possner Emery and Kay Bachman Sumner. For the National Geographic Channel, executive producer is Char Serwa; senior vice president of production is Michael Cascio; and executive vice president of content is Steve Burns.

For more information, visit natgeotv.com/dogwhisperer.

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Dog Whisperer's holiday tips

Holiday Dog Tips from
“The Dog Whisperer” Cesar Millan!

Don't forget about your dog this busy holiday season! Here are Cesar's Top Tips for a balanced dog all winter long.

1.) Exercise your dog before taking him to visit, or receiving, holiday guests. Holiday visits may involve more excited energy than usual. Your dog is more likely to behave if you've drained its energy with a long walk first.
2.) Do your holiday boarding research in advance! Feel confident and comfortable that your pet is safe while you are away. Get recommendations and find two or three facilities that meet your requirements, and investigate further.
3.) Plan your trips ahead of time. Your dog will sense the tension and anxiety if you hastily try to pack and go. Be ready days beforehand so that your dog has a normal experience before getting in the car or on a plane.
4.) Beware of hazardous holiday items. Ingested poinsettia plants cause dogs to vomit; chocolate is poisonous to dogs; and tinsel has sent many a dog to the emergency room after being ingested.
5.) Protect your presents and decorations. A dog will be able to smell presents with food in them, so be sure to keep these items separate and ask guests to do the same. Keep all of your fragile ornaments near the top of the tree, place old sturdier ornaments near the ground.
6.) I don't recommend giving a puppy as a holiday gift. I strongly believe that the whole family needs to have basic knowledge about the commitment and responsibility of pet ownership before receiving an animal.
7.) Protect your dog from the cold. Many breeds are not built for cold weather. There are many products made specifically to help your dog stay warm such as doggy boots and paw waxes. Check out your local pet store for suggestions.
8.) Don’t forget rules, boundaries, and limitations just because it’s the holidays! New temptations abound in the form of sights, smells, and sounds during the holidays. Use this opportunity to reinforce the household rules.
For more Cesar tips and information, please visit CesarsWay.com

This February, join Cesar in celebrating Puppy Love! Get smitten with the new Mastering Leadership DVD Raising the Perfect Puppy, and help the non-profit Cesar and Ilusion Millan Foundation spread the love for pups in rescues and shelters to commemorate their third year anniversary!

From Cesarsway.com - Dog Whisperer's Tips for the 5 Most Common Canine Misbehaviors

DOG WHISPERER CESAR MILLAN'S
TIPS FOR THE 5 MOST COMMON CANINE MISBEHAVIORS

Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan tackles the five most common issues faced by dog owners in the fifth edition of his Mastering Leadership DVD series, Common Canine Misbehaviors. Here are a few tips for each of these problems:

5.) Aggression towards other dogs – Watch your temper! If you are tense, frustrated, or angry, your dog will mirror that energy right back at you, so it's especially important to remain calm when dealing with an aggressive dog. But remember, always put your safety first! Seek the help of a professional to deal with this potentially dangerous issue.

4.) Overexcitement or hyperactivity – Overexcited or hyperactive dogs are not being challenged enough. Most often, they just require more exercise! Find a new activity to try with your dog – hiking, swimming, agility courses – or step up your current walk routine. Dogs require at least 30 minutes of a structured walk every day. Talk to your vet about how much exercise your dog can safely handle.

3.) Barking while the owner is away – This is most often a symptom of separation anxiety. You can help your dog to relax by communicating that being apart is no big deal. Instead of showering your dog with affection, practice no touch, no talk, and no eye contact for at least five minutes when entering or leaving your home.

2.) Barking at a specific stimulus – Take time to simulate the cause of the barking, and practice correcting your dog. If it’s the doorbell that sets your dog off, ring it when no one is coming over, so you can stay focused on the task at hand: helping your dog overcome this unwanted behavior.

1.) Problems on the walk - A canine pack leader leads, and so should you! Your dog should always be next to you or behind you, never out in front. Make sure you are the first one out the door and the first one to come back in.

Watch Cesar demonstrate these tips and more in his new DVD Common Canine Misbehaviors available at CesarsWay.com.

"Biggest Loser" Jillian Michaels gets a visit from Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan

Dog Whisperer: Seven, Sara, and Madeliene
THE NEW SEASON CONTINUES
Friday, November 6, at 9P ET/PT (World Premiere)

Life coach and "Biggest Loser" fitness trainer Jillian Michaels whips contestants into shape, but when it comes to 14-month-old greyhound mix Seven, she is at a loss. When Jillian mounts her 2,000-pound horse Buzz, the 16-pound Seven barks incessantly and tries to nip him. Jillian is afraid Seven will get hurt or even killed by Buzz and hopes Cesar can ride in to save the day. Then meet Austin and Karrie's "Hairy Houdini" of a dog, a German shorthaired pointer named Sara with a knack for getting away. She has escaped the sturdiest of crates, their home, and has even ended up on the neighbor's roof. Can Cesar put an end to Sara's disappearing acts? Finally, Brittany's 3-year-old Yorkie, Madeliene has a strange aversion to the household broom and car windshield wipers. Whenever someone reaches for the broom, she starts growling; if the windshield wipers are on in the car, Madeliene attacks with all of her might, thrashing to get to them through the glass. Can Cesar stop this Yorkie from driving Brittany crazy?

Dog Whisperer: Pekaso and Yogi & Smokey Friday, Oct 23 at 9pm ET/PT

Dog Whisperer: Pekaso and Yogi & Smokey
Friday, October 23 at 9PM ET/PT
http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/series/dog-whisperer/4507/Overview

As an artist, Daniel Maltzman relies on inspiration, but he can't inspire his 2-year-old Pekingese, Pekaso (Picasso), to eat or drink. Pekaso refuses dog food and gets freaked out by the ripples in the water dish; she's even become so dehydrated Daniel had to take her to the vet. Cesar works to repaint this dog’s canvas. But the real surprise is what Pekaso’s owner does for Cesar and Daddy…it will move any long time fan of the show! Then, Daniel's friend Brendi Blackburn has problems of her own with 5-year-old Chihuahua Valentino, who bites people. Can Cesar play muse and inspire these two to become true pack leaders? Then, Claudia Imson's two chow mix brothers, Yogi and Smokey, pick fights with each other. It's so bad that when the dogs are in the house, she has to keep them in separate rooms. Can Cesar put an end to this sibling rivalry?

Painting of Cesar's beloved "Daddy"

Friday Oct 9 Season premiere of Dog Whisperer on Nat Geo

Don't miss this special season premiere of Dog Whisperer on the National Geographic channel, this Friday, October 9th at 9 pm (check your local listings). This episode is the companion episode to Cesar's new book "How to Raise the Perfect Dog"

Cesar Millan TV appearances, October

Time for Cesar’s Book Tour. He'll be promoting his upcoming book "How To Raise the Perfect Dog: Through Puppuhood and Beyond" which will release October 6th

On the week of October 4th, Cesar will be in NYC doing publicity for the upcoming Puppy book and Dog Whisperer episode. You’ll be able to catch him on the radio and on various talk shows. Here are two notable appearances:

Oct. 6 – The Today Show at 10 am PT/ET
Oct. 9 – The View

Oct. 9 - Season Premiere of Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan, special episode "How to Raise the Perfect Dog" on the National Geographic Channel

Check your local listings.

New show on National Geographic Channel - "Rescue Ink Unleashed"

Check out Nat Geo's new show, which premiered last night.

southern California friends! A chance to meet Daddy, Cesar's sidekick!

FOR THOSE THAT HAVE NOT HEARD YET... WE ARE HOSTING A HUGE FUNDRAISER! Meet Daddy the Pit Bull -- Cesar Millan's faithful, calm, relaxed sidekick.

Why?
TO BENEFIT THE CESAR AND ILUSION MILLAN FOUNDATION

When?
SATURDAY JUNE 27 2009

Where?
AT THE END OF YOUR LEASH REHABILITATION CENTER FOR COMPLETE CANINE WELLNESS
CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW for more information

Jen Freilich, Owner/Trainer/Behaviorist> West Coast Regional Cesar Millan Ambassador> > At The End of Your Leash! (tm)> Dog Training & Rehabilitation Center for Complete Canine Wellness
http://www.attheendofyourleash.com
www.myspace.com/jeniferfreilich
www.twitter.com/jfreilich

or call: 951-288-5034>

Landlords who allow pets also save lives

As owner and manager of several rental properties, it is unimaginable to me to forbid my tenants from having pets. I've rented to tenants with dogs, cats, birds and even snakes, lizards, tarantulas, various rodents... well, you get the picture. If there is a pet in your family, it is welcome to stay with you when you rent from me.

Now, don't all get excited submitting applications and inquiries to me. My properties are all rented, and I don't foresee them becoming available any time soon.

My purpose in writing this post today is to give encouragement to two kinds of people:

1) Pet parents.

2) Property owners/managers.

We all remember the heartbreak we felt when watching thousands of New Orleanians leave their pets behind because pets were not allowed at human shelters during Katrina, and there were no provisions to accommodate pets in case of a disaster.

Today, years later, we pet lovers watch as the housing crisis hits millions of families who have been forced to relinquish the dogs and cats they love because property owners/managers will not allow pets in the apartments and houses that are for rent. This is a crushing blow to American dogs and cats, most of whom will be placed at shelters for a week and then euthanized if not adopted. "No-kill" shelters are few, particularly in certain parts of the country. Others are lucky enough to be placed at a no-kill shelter, but may be destined to live many, many months and years there without being adopted.

Meanwhile, children and adults alike are left heartbroken at having to "give away their best friend". And at a crucial time when a family has lost their home, jobs, and many other material things, to also lose that special furry friend couldn't happen at a worse moment. People who own pets are proven to be healthier because of sharing their lives with a pet. Pets comfort us in our moments of grief and sadness. Dogs and cats cuddle with us and show us affection, and allow us to express affection and emotions without judgment. They also bring us out of depression by not letting us sit and wallow in our grief "Take me for a walk!" "Let's go out and play ball!" "Let's go the the dog park!" There is nothing like the love and companionship of a dog to drag a human out of his or her funk.

And so, I ask pet parents who may be facing foreclosure or eviction, exhaust all your efforts before giving your pet over to a shelter. Ask friends and family members if your pet can stay with them until you get back on your feet. Ask more than one, so they can perhaps share the burden. Offer your new landlord extra money per month for your pet. And, most importantly, explain (nicely) to the property owner or manager that a carpet or door jam can be replaced, but Rover and Fluffy are living, breathing creatures who can never be replaced and are not disposable.

Landlords and property managers, please re-read that last part.

Thanks for listening.

K2

Dog Whisperer special "Inside Puppy Mills", Friday, May 8th

NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan Teams Up With
Animal Welfare Group ‘Last Chance for Animals’
To Rescue and Rehabilitate Dogs from Factory-Style Kennels

Cesar Gets Firsthand Look Inside Puppy Mills in Special Episode

Dog Whisperer: Inside Puppy Mills Premieres Friday, May 8 at 9 p.m. ET/PT


(WASHINGTON, D.C. — APRIL 15, 2009) Every year, more than one million purebred and “designer” dogs are born and bred into puppy mills — often packed in tiny wire cages, neglected, dehydrated, dirty and chronically sick, with little or no human interaction or affection — and then sold legally to pet stores throughout the country. Now, in a powerful new Dog Whisperer episode, Cesar Millan goes undercover to witness the horrors of puppy mills firsthand and works to rehabilitate dogs who have never known a world outside their overcrowded cages, or learned how to interact with humans.

Premiering Friday, May 8, at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on the National Geographic Channel, Dog Whisperer: Inside Puppy Mills exposes inhumane conditions at these factory-like breeding operations, as Cesar joins an undercover mission with the animal welfare organization Last Chance for Animals (LCA). With hidden cameras, LCA operatives spot-check several Los Angeles County kennels — essentially dog-breeding facilities that may be exceeding legal capacity limits. After negotiating with the owners of one of these kennels, the team, including Cesar, is able to rescue 11 dogs considered worthless by breeders — a small start in their hope to save as many dogs as possible from these conditions. The team members then learn from Cesar as he teaches them how to rehabilitate the traumatized dogs from the moment they are taken out of their cages. “We are from two different points of rescuing,” Cesar says of LCA. “They do the physical rescue, I do the psychological rescue. So together it’s a team, it’s a good pack.” Entertainer Sharon Osbourne even adopts one of the rescued pups!

Dogs bred at puppy mills can typically exhibit hyper or nervous behavior, acting fearful, obsessive or aggressive. Cesar has seen this behavior frequently during his career, but he has never seen the factory-style breeding grounds and caged conditions that cause it. For the first time, he’ll find out what it’s like inside the kennel facilities, how these dogs are living and who’s running the operations.

“It takes of a lot of concentration not to judge [puppy mill owners] when you know they’re doing something wrong. But in order for me to help and influence them, I have to see what they’re doing,” he says. “I saw a dog that was blind. I saw many dogs in one kennel. I felt a lot of frustration; I felt a lot of confusion … definitely aggression … a lot of anxiety.”

LCA has done amazing work investigating and uncovering overcrowding and deplorable conditions at local breeding kennels. Earlier in the year, after one of LCA’s investigations, World Kennels in Lancaster, Calif., was ordered to release 75 dogs and puppies to local shelters. The following day, World Kennels agreed to discreetly release another 40 dogs to LCA. Among these dogs were Sophie, a 5-year-old Pekingese, and Lovey, a 6-year-old Yorkshire terrier. LCA volunteer Kim Sill offered to foster the two dogs but was unprepared for the problems they displayed. Kim believed she was the first human outside the kennels to have contact with Sophie. From day one, Sophie has been aggressive to every person she comes in contact with, except for Kim, to whom she is very attached. Lovey, on the other hand, has no problems with people, except that she obsessively licks them.

Cesar quickly identifies Sophie’s aggression issues and corrects Kim’s response to them, showing her how to improve Sophie’s behavior around strangers. Within minutes, Sophie is calmer than Kim has ever seen. Then, Cesar works with Lovey to teach her to calm her nonstop affection. Lovey’s obsession might seem sweet at first, but it quickly becomes burdensome. With Cesar’s help, LCA learns how they can go one step further in their puppy mill rescue efforts and give the dogs a normal, happy life.

“When you bring a dog into your life, please do your homework and don’t buy a dog from a puppy mill. Visit a local shelter or rescue group instead,” Cesar says.

For more information and exclusive clips, visit www.natgeotv.com/dogwhisperer.

About Last Chance for Animals
Last Chance for Animals is a national, nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating animal exploitation through education, investigations and legislation. LCA's work advocates conscious and informed lifestyle decisions, and the organization is committed to disseminating truthful information about societal animal abuse to improve the treatment of animals.

About Dog Whisperer
Each episode of Dog Whisperer follows dog behavior specialist Cesar Millan as he goes directly into the homes of dog owners — without any prior information about the dog’s case — and documents the remarkable transformations that take place under Cesar’s calm, assertive guidance.

The hugely popular series has grown into a pop culture phenomenon, including parodies on “South Park” and “Saturday Night Live”; references on popular shows including “Jeopardy!” and Bravo’s hit series “Work Out”; appearances on “Oprah,” “Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “Martha Stewart,” “Today Show,” “The View” and “Live with Regis and Kelly”; and a guest star role for Cesar on the hit series “Ghost Whisperer.”

The series celebrated its landmark 100th episode in September 2008 with a grand reunion of many of the past guests — and their dogs. The second and third seasons of Dog Whisperer each received nominations for the Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Reality Program.

About Cesar Millan
With more than 20 years of experience working with canines, Cesar has been called a “Dr. Phil for dogs,” and for good reason. He has a unique gift of rehabilitating dogs and training their owners. His talent with dogs first developed on his grandfather’s farm in Mexico. Now, at his Dog Psychology Center in Los Angeles, he receives as many as 100 calls a week from owners desperate for help and confronting a crisis with their beloved pets. He is their emergency responder, and often their last resort. Often, the dogs Cesar works with are “red zone cases” that trainers or veterinarians have told the owners to put down. Cesar believes every dog deserves a chance at rehabilitation before such drastic measures should even be considered. His pack of dogs at the center are largely dogs no one thought should be left alive — and they now live in harmony as part of Cesar’s pack, and make frequent appearances on the show.

Millan was made an honorary member of the International Association of Canine Professionals and was presented The Michael Landon Award for Inspiration to Youth Through Television at the 28th Young Artist Awards.

Cesar’s most recent book, “A Member of the Family,” released in October 2008, is his third New York Times best seller. Other things Cesar include: the first three seasons of Dog Whisperer are available on DVD; Cesar and his wife Ilusion have founded the nonprofit Cesar and Ilusion Millan Foundation, providing financial support and rehabilitation expertise to shelters throughout the United States; Cesar has an exclusive product line available at Petco; and he is giving online seminars, “Sessions with Cesar,” an interactive coaching course. More information can be found at www.cesarmillaninc.com.

Dog Whisperer is produced by MPH Entertainment and Emery/Sumner Productions for National Geographic Channel. Executive producers for MPH Entertainment are Jim Milio, Melissa Jo Peltier and Mark Hufnail. Sheila Possner Emery and Kay Bachman Sumner are producers. This special episode was coordinated by Dog Whisperer co-producer Christina Lublin. For the National Geographic Channel, senior executive producer for season four is Char Serwa; senior vice president of production is Michael Cascio and executive vice president of content is Steve Burns.

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National Geographic Channel
Based at the National Geographic Society headquarters in Washington, D.C., the National Geographic Channel (NGC) is a joint venture between National Geographic Ventures (NGV) and Fox Cable Networks (FCN). Since launching in January 2001, NGC initially earned some of the fastest distribution growth in the history of cable and more recently the fastest ratings growth in television. The network celebrated its fifth anniversary January 2006 with the launch of NGC HD which provides the spectacular imagery that National Geographic is known for in stunning high-definition. NGC has carriage with all of the nation's major cable and satellite television providers, making it currently available in nearly 70 million homes. For more information, please visit www.natgeotv.com.


MEDIA CONTACTS:
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Subaru announces sponsorship of the ASPCA

Animal Magnetism: Subaru Announces Sponsorship of the ASPCA
Cherry Hill, NJ, March 23, 2009 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced the Company's inaugural sponsorship of the nation's oldest humane organization, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals). A key component of the sponsorship includes Subaru's support of three 'Go Orange for Animals' festivals in celebration of April's Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month. The festivals, which will include mobile adoptions and opportunities to get advice on pet care from animal behaviorists, will take place in three cities across the country - New York, N.Y. (Union Square Park, April 7, 2009); Austin, Texas (Zilker Park, April 18, 2009) and Los Angeles, Calif. (Venice Beach, April 25, 2009).

"We're very happy to sponsor the good work of the ASPCA, especially since many Subaru owners are also pet owners," said Tim Mahoney, senior vice president and chief marketing officer, Subaru of America, Inc. "Subaru has a long history of supporting organizations that are good stewards of our environment - including our animal friends - so this sponsorship is a terrific fit with our ideals as a company. In fact, earlier this year, the ASPCA was one of five charities which shared in a donation of more than $4.6 million by Subaru of America, the results of our 2008 year-end "Share the Love" marketing campaign in which our buyers were able to designate a $250 gift from Subaru to one of the charities."

"We are thrilled to welcome Subaru on board this year as we gear up to celebrate Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month," said Jo Sullivan, Senior Vice President of Development & Communications for the ASPCA. "The outpouring of support we received throughout the 'Share the Love' campaign from the Subaru faithful has shown us how truly dedicated they are to supporting the vital work of the ASPCA, and we hope they will continue their support by pledging to 'go orange' for us this April."

The sponsorship also provides colorfully-wrapped, co-branded Subaru vehicles, local support, and additional events, in six communities (Austin, Texas; Charleston, S.C.; New York, N.Y.; Philadelphia, Pa.; Spokane, Wash.; and Tampa, Fla.). These cities have been selected as part of ASPCA Mission: Orange™ - a focused effort to improve animal welfare and education in these target communities by partnering with regional animal welfare and community organizations.

Beyond the six cities targeted for of ASPCA Mission: Orange, Subaru dealers in communities across the country will have the opportunity to partner with ASPCA-recommended local animal welfare organizations to host Subaru Adoption Days - at an animal shelter, a Subaru dealership, or a local mall or park. The collective goal of the adoption days is to put the spotlight on animal shelters as the best places to adopt, while finding loving homes for adoptable pets.

For more information about the ASPCA's Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month and its 'Go Orange for Animals' campaign, please visit www.ASPCAApril.org.

About Subaru of America, Inc.
Subaru of America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. of Japan. Headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J., the Company markets and distributes Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of nearly 600 dealers across the United States. Subaru makes the best-selling All-Wheel Drive car sold in America based on R.L. Polk & Co. new vehicle retail registration statistics calendar year-end 2007. In addition, Subaru boasts the most fuel efficient line-up of all-wheel drive products sold in the market today based on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fuel economy standards. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfill production plants and Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc. is the only U.S. automobile production plant to be designated a backyard wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation.

About the ASPCA®
Founded in 1866, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) was the first humane organization established in the Americas, and today has more than one million supporters throughout North America. A 501 [c] [3] not-for-profit corporation, the ASPCA's mission is to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States. The ASPCA provides local and national leadership in animal-assisted therapy, animal behavior, animal poison control, anti-cruelty, humane education, legislative services, and shelter outreach. The New York City headquarters houses a full-service, accredited animal hospital, adoption center, and mobile clinic outreach program. The Humane Law Enforcement department enforces New York's animal cruelty laws and is featured on the reality television series "Animal Precinct" on Animal Planet. For more information, please visit www.aspca.org.

PRODUCERS FROM DOG WHISPERER HOLD AUDITIONS

PRODUCERS FROM DOG WHISPERER HOLD AUDITIONS
IN HOUSTON, TEXAS ON SATURDAY, APRIL 25

Don't miss your chance to meet with the producers of Dog Whisperer to audition to be on the show! Be prepared to describe your dog's issue and bring video footage which shows the problem behavior to submit to the producers. Submissions cannot be accepted without a video.

Dog Whisperer is looking for a wide variety of dog problems, including unusual phobias, obsessions, fearful behavior, aggression, or any other unique situations that Cesar could help transform.

Dogs are welcome, but your dog does not need to attend to be considered. For safety reasons, the producers ask that you leave your aggressive dog at home. In order to capture footage of aggression, they recommend keeping the dog on a leash, behind a fence, or in a muzzle. Please do not put yourself or your dog in danger while trying to film the behavior.

SATURDAY, APRIL 25th

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
PETCO
22511 State Hwy 249,
Houston, TX 77070-1532

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
PETCO
2410 Bay Area Blvd, Ste B,
Houston, TX 77058-1520

Can't make it to the audition? Submit a video application. In the video, we would like you to introduce yourself and your dog. Give us your name, age, and occupation, as well as the dog’s name, age, and breed. Tell us the problems your dog is having and how these issues are affecting your life. Also, let us know what you love about your dog. We would like you to capture at least three instances of your dog’s bad behavior.

For details on how to submit a video or for further information about the auditions, please visit http://www.cesarmillaninc.com/dogwhisperer/submissions.php

National Pet ID week starts today

A few nights ago, I nearly hit a black dog who was darting out in front of cars on a pitch black road in the dark. I sat outside of the closest house and honked my horn for nearly 10 minutes, but no response from anyone. I managed to coax the dog into my car, brought him home where he played with my dogs for an hour, and called the dog officer who promptly came and picked him up. The dog had on a makeshift collar appearing to be made from a cut leash, with the leash clip clipped to a loop in the leash material. Absolutely no ID.

I learned today that the owner was found and very grateful. The dog, a 4 or 5 month old puppy, belonged to a person who was visiting a neighbor. This dog could have been killed because he was darting out in front of cars (obviously bored, and trying to entertain himself). He also could have been lost forever, since the owner does not live around here, but was visiting.

National Pet ID Week starts today. Please help us get out the word that pets should always wear an ID. Whether that's a traditional hanging tag, a microchip or some other product or method, everyone should do it. Here's what Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan has to say about National Pet ID Week: http://www.cesarmillaninc.com/newsletter/archive/2009/200904_2.html

I use Boomerang tags. They are inexpensive, hold up to 5 lines of text, and slid onto the dog's collar instead of hanging. Hanging tags can get caught on something, can easily be taken off by a person, and make a lot of noise. I get lots of comments on the Boomerang tags. For more information, visit their web site. www.boomerangtags.com

Take care of your pets, and have a great day

Dog Whisperer tonight: "A Member of the Family"

Tune in to National Geographic Channel tonight at 9:00 p.m. eastern.
for a very special episode of Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan.

"A Member of the Family" is the name of Cesar's latest best-selling
book, and also the title of tonight's episode. This episode features some
of Cesar's cases, both old and new, featuring the process of adopting a dog,
including introducing him/her to a new home the correct way, setting rules, boundaries and limitations, and how to handle the loss of a pet.

Check your local listings, and enjoy the show!