Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan in Aspen

June 16, 2008

Cesar Millan to Whisper in Aspen, Colorado - July 10, 2008

The nonprofit Friends of the Aspen Animal Shelter (FAAS), in conjunction with Aspen Wags to Riches and Norbie Zuckerman and his dog Charlie as presenting sponsors, is bringing the famed Dog Whisperer, Cesar Millan, to Aspen on July 10, 2008 for a series of events. Money raised from these events is earmarked for FAAS’s Roaring Fork Valley and Western Slope Spay/Neuter campaign.

“This is an unbelievable opportunity for us,” said Anne Gurchick, board member of FAAS and event organizer. “Cesar does not normally do speaking engagements and for him to accept our invitation to come to Aspen is a real coup for Roaring Fork Valley dog lovers.”

The Dog Whisperer, Cesar Millan has been called a “Dr. Phil for dogs.” Cesar’s amazing rehabilitations of aggressive, scared, lazy, compulsive, and jealous dogs captured the national spotlight when his National Geographic Channel (NGC) series Dog Whisperer premiered in September 2004. Regular viewers soon came to realize it wasn’t the dogs but the quirky owners who needed Cesar’s help the most.

“I believe spaying or neutering your dog is an important part of responsible pet ownership, so I am proud to support FAAS’s mission,” remarked Cesar Millan.

In January 2006, Dog Whisperer returned for a primetime second season with expanded hour-long episodes. Now in its 4th season with 35 new hour-long episodes, the Dog Whisperer’s star, Cesar Millan, 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,” “Carson Daly,” “Today Show,” “The View” and “Live with Regis and Kelly”; as well as a cameo role for Cesar on the hit series “Ghost Whisperer.” At appearances throughout the country, Cesar draws sold-out crowds of fans—and dogs—ready to hear Cesar’s signature “Tsst!” while learning from the master how to become a calm-assertive pack leader.

VIP Luncheon: Cesar will appear at a special luncheon at the Cheryl and Sam Wyly Aspen Animal Shelter on July 10 for approximately 100 VIPs who will pay $250 per ticket. Tickets for this event can be obtained by calling 970-927-1771 or by emailing cesarevent@dogsaspen.com.

Lecture: He will then appear at the Aspen District Theater for a show at 6:00 PM, during which he will give a lecture, interact with several dogs/owners, and conduct a “question & answer” session. Tickets to the Aspen District Theater event range from $50 to $150 and can be purchased by calling 970-920-5770 or through www.aspenshowtickets.com.

Dinner Party: Culminating his appearance in Aspen, Cesar will have dinner with 20 patrons at a local home on July 10 at 8:00 PM. Interested supporters can call 970-927-1771 for availability.

“Cesar Whispers in Aspen” would not have been possible without the generous sponsorship of Aspen Wags to Riches, the shelter’s pet boutique and salon, and Norbie Zuckerman and his dog Charlie, a Chocolate Labrador retriever. Both sponsors are long-time supporters of the Cheryl and Sam Wyly Aspen Animal Shelter and FAAS.

Aspen Wags to Riches is a pet boutique and salon located in the Aspen Animal Shelter. It is the culmination of years of dedication on behalf of the Aspen Animal Shelter Board of Directors and the pet-loving community of Aspen to provide the best quality life possible for its pets. It isn’t just a pet boutique and salon, though, it’s a celebration of Aspen’s animal-loving community, and a percentage of all proceeds go to helping the homeless animals of Pitkin County. For more information about Aspen Wags to Riches, call 970-544-WAGS or log on to www.aspenwagstoriches.com.

Norbert Zuckerman is a major contributor and patron of the Aspen Animal Shelter. His Chocolate Lab “Charlie” is the “cover boy” for the 2008 Aspen Pitkin Animal Shelter Calendar. As a Miami and part-time Aspen resident, Mr. Zuckerman is an investor/developer as well as a philanthropist. His interest in the Aspen Animal Shelter is inspired by the dedicated work of its employees and their commitment to homeless dogs. He is proud and honored to be able to co-present this event for the benefit of Friends of the Aspen Animal Shelter’s spay/neuter campaign.

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