Cesar Millan To Be Honored at DogCatemy Rescue Awards

On December 8, 2011, Cesar Millan will be honored for his contributions toward canine care at North Shore Animal League America’s annual DogCatemy Rescue Awards Dinner.

The closing bell ceremony at the NASDAQ MarketSite in Times Square will mark the start of a Red Carpet cocktail hour and a star-studded soiree emceed by Fox New Channel’s FOX and Friends co-host Brian Kilmeade, who will help to shine a spotlight on both The Dog Whisperer‘s work and that of David Wicks, Vice president of The Nasdaq OMX Group, who will receive The Animal League’s Corporate Champion Award for his ongoing efforts to to identify opportunities to promote the adoption of homeless pets.

“David Wicks has wholeheartedly embraced the Mutt-i-grees Movement, both professionally and personally,”John Stevenson, the President of North Shore Animal League America, relays. “He has taken every opportunity to promote the message that adoption is the best option when looking for a pet. He himself adopted a German Shepherd Mutt-i-gree from the Animal League and appropriately named the dog Freedom.”

The star of the “Dog Whisperer” will be presented with the inaugural “Cesar Millan Award for Excellence in Mutt-i-grees Education” in recognition of the impact the Nat Geo Wild star is having in the humane field for his many contributions, including the founding of the Millan Foundation. This Foundation funds the Mutt-i-grees Curriculum, a collaboration between North Shore Animal League America and Yale University’s School of the 21st Century, promoting the development of calm, confident and caring children who can make a difference in the lives of people and animals.

“Cesar Millan has truly set himself apart as a leader and adoption advocate,” Stevenson states, adding “His generosity and financial support, as well as his commitment and extensive involvement in the Mutt-i-grees Curriculum are raising the standard for humane education.  Cesar’s dedication is evident in contributing to new trends and lessons for people and pets to ensure a happy, loving life together.”

The evening will include a special presentation featuring prize-winning Public Service Announcements created by students nationwide, encouraging Americans to adopt Mutt-i-grees. The students participated in a national contest that is part of the Mutt-i-grees Curriculum. A $10,000 Grand Prize grant and three $1,500 Regional Prize grants will be presented to each winning school at the event.

For more information:

• visit www.animalleague.org

Photo Credit: PRNewswire/North Shore Animal League America

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