RESCUE AND REHAB

Spay Day

Spay Day was begun in 1995 by the Doris Day Animal League to promote awareness of the dangers of pet overpopulation, and is continued each year now that the program has been incorporated into the HSUS. Hundreds of thousands of volunteers nationwide come together every February to offer information, dispel myths, and provide much needed sterilization services for animals that might not otherwise receive them. Read more

Spay and Neuter Myths

Spaying or neutering your dog is an important part of responsible pet ownership. Unneutered male dogs that are not able to mate experience frustration, which can lead to aggression. Unspayed female dogs attract unwanted attention every six months. From a psychological and biological point-of-view, it is the best thing for your dog. Read more

Rescue and Rehab: Cesar Discusses Germany’s Mandatory Spay and Neuter Program

Watch Cesar Millan’s video discussing Germany’s mandatory spay and neuter program. Read more

Foundation Update: Compassion Revolution and Free Spay/Neuter

Spay and neuter programs are the key to success in solving the pet overpopulation problem. It is crucial that every dog be spayed or neutered in order to help reduce the millions of animals that end up in shelters each year. Read more

International Homeless Animals Day

August 21, 2010 marks the 19th Annual International Homeless Animals Day. In an effort to raise awareness about the extreme overpopulation affecting animal shelters, The International Society for Animal Rights (ISAR) [http://www.isaronline.org] will hold events and candlelight vigils across the world in honor of those animals that have lost their lives due to overpopulation. Read more

Spay & Neuter P.S.A.

Cesar Millan and The Millan Foundation launched a new public service campaign on July 9, 2010, aimed at raising awareness in the Spanish-speaking community of the importance of spaying and neutering pets and its direct impact on canine overpopulation. Read more

Foundation Announces Hispanic Spay/Neuter Campaign Kickoff!

PSA Premieres July 9 on the National Geographic Channel It's here at last! Cesar Millan and his charitable organization will kick off a public service campaign this week, aimed at raising awareness in the Spanish-speaking community of the importance of spaying and neutering pets and its direct impact on canine overpopulation. Read more

Best Age to Neuter or Spay a Dog

I was writing to ask about the right time to neuter a Lab male.When he got his annual exam and shots, the vet said to leave him unneutered until he was two years old as "large-boned dogs get cancer if they are neutered before then."  I had never heard of this before and have always been a proponent of early neutering. I am now unsure what to do.  Is there any truth to this?  Read more