Daddy the pit bull is gone :(

[CathrynRose]

I finally could get to the Memoriam.

Posting for others:

In Memoriam: Daddy the Pit Bull

Cesar Millan, all his family and friends, his staff and volunteers, and dog lovers all around the world today will mourn the passing of one of the most loyal, trusting, well-balanced, and influential pit bull ambassadors the world has ever known. Daddy, Cesar’s longtime friend and partner in canine rehabilitation, died peacefully surrounded by family on Friday the 19th of February. He was sixteen years old.

He lived each day of those sixteen years happy and fulfilled as Cesar’s right-hand-“man,” helping to shape the behavior of entire generations of dogs by showing them the way to balance. He stood as champion for calm-submissive pit bulls everywhere, and was instrumental in helping to repair their image as violent, savage, uncontrollable beasts. He successfully battled cancer and weathered chemotherapy, and even got the opportunity to present at the 56th Annual Creative Arts Emmy Awards!

His name is now added to that honorable roster of dogs gone by whose influence is still felt today, and which includes some of Cesar’s beloved childhood heroes: "Rin-Tin-Tin." "Lassie." … "Daddy."

He has been immortalized by Dog Whisperer fans in all mediums, from painting, to photographs, to charcoal drawings and papier-mâché sculpture. And, of course, he lives on in his work, reflected in the balance and calm-submission of his protégé Junior, the countless animals to whom he was a positive role model, and in the hearts and minds of everyone who knew him as a calm, sweet, and mellow example of a widely misunderstood breed.

In Loving Memory.

If you would like to honor Daddy’s memory and the contribution he made to improve the lives of other animals, you can make a donation to Daddy’s Emergency Animal Rescue Fund, which 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).

 

[onlyoneforme]

Cesar just posted it on facebook

So very sad - what a wonderful dog that did so much for so many - both human and furry.

 

[CruiserMom]

Daddy singlehandedly changed the way I view pit bulls. I always thought they were unattractive mean dogs, until I saw the way Daddy was. Now I see how pit bulls can be beautiful, loving dogs. He was such a gentle soul.

 

[SadieDog]

Here you go:

http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=cesar+millan&init=quick#!/dogwhisperer?v=wall&ref=search

I still haven't been able to get to the memorial page. It must be swamped.

As a PP mentioned, Daddy has done a LOT for the pit bull name. May he be playing in the big dog park in the sky.

Anyone remember the episode where that painter painted a portrait of Daddy, and how emotional Cesar got about it?

His heart must be breaking.

Yes, I remember that episode. It made me cry.

 

[The Mystery Machine]

Awww.....RIP to Daddy.

 

[suejai]

Aww, that's so sad, he seemed such a sweetie pie. I was thinking that he was looking quite old the last few episodes that I'd seen him in. That's why Cesar was training up the young pit bull.

 

[MinnieMe87]

How awful! He seemed like such a sweet souled dog, he will be missed!

 

[Pea-n-Me]

I agree - Daddy was quite impressive.

He would have been impressive no matter what kind of dog he was - but the fact that he was a Pit Bull made it even more so.

Does anyone remember the episode where there was a woman literally shaking in her shoes because a PB was coming in her yard to "work" with her dog? And by the end, she was patting him? That was awesome.

RIP, Daddy.

 

[DisneyKT]

I agree - Daddy was quite impressive.

He would have been impressive no matter what kind of dog he was - but the fact that he was a Pit Bull made it even more so.

Does anyone remember the episode where there was a woman literally shaking in her shoes because a PB was coming in her yard to "work" with her dog? And by the end, she was patting him? That was awesome.

RIP, Daddy.

Aww I will miss Daddy. I use to love watching him on the shows and how he use to react to other dogs and people. He use to look so bored around the hyper dogs.

 

[mlittig]

I feel so sad about the loss of Daddy He truly was a remarkable animal.