Not Just a Pitbull
Posted By Claudia on February 23, 2010
For 16 years Daddy was a valued member of the Millan family. He became theirs at 4 month so of age and spread his calm attitude to all that met him. I feel like I know this dog myself. I have watched the Dog Whisperer on National Geographic Channel for years. I have read Cesar’s books and I have fallen in love with a Pitbull. As a Pomeranian lover you would think that loving a Pit would be crazy. The seems so opposite from each other.
Daddy was the gentle giant of his breed and a great ambassador. I cried the episode where a man had fear of dogs all his life and ended up playing with Daddy as the dog rolled onto his back and exposed his belly for him. The noises, growls and grunts that came out of him just made me grin from ear to ear. Thank you for changing my attitude toward your breed Daddy. On the day I learned of your passing I was in the pet store and a little 8 week old Pit puppy was there in a girls arms. In the past, I would have had thoughts like “How cute but what a terror he will be when he grows up”. Instead, I reached out and tickled his face and said, “Are you going to be a good Daddy or maybe a Junior when you grow up?” and walked away feeling very maternal and loving toward the tiny innocent pup.
Daddy is said to have passed quietly with his family. My heart breaks. I haven’t been able to write this until today. If a dog you have never met, that lives clear on the opposite side of the US, can touch you that deeply imagine how many others have been touched. How many others have had their attitudes changed toward Pitbulls over all? Daddy has had quite an effect on all of the people and dogs he has personally ( doggally??) helped to rehabilitate but that’s not all. He has left quite a legacy. Daddy has helped to change the perception of the general public. Not an easy thing to do.
My heart goes out to the Millan family and those at the Center. My heart goes out to the Nat. Geo. crew and anyone who has ever had the privilege of meeting Daddy. I know a little piece of all of us went with him but that’s okay. He gave so much to us…
For those of you who would like to help…
To honor Daddy’s legacy, the Daddy’s Emergency Animal Rescue [DEAR] Fund has been established by the Cesar and Ilusion Millan Foundation.
The DEAR Fund will provide assistance for dogs who are victims of abuse or violence, man-made disasters(hoarder and puppy mill rescues), and large-scale natural disasters (hurricanes, fires, and other natural catastrophes).
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