'Dog Whisperer With Cesar Millan' Star Endorses Long Island's Paws Of War

NESCONSET, NY — Cesar Millan is known as a dog whisperer. Now he is trying to catch the attention of charitable Americans on behalf of Paws of War, a Nesconset-based nonprofit that helps military personnel rescue dogs and other pets from war-torn areas overseas.

"Americans are typically a generous group of people who donate to charities and causes they feel are worthy and want to support," Paws of War stated in a news release. "With the economic climate that has been taking place in recent months, however, charities are feeling the pinch, and it is putting their important work at risk."

Paws of War is one of the charities feeling the financial strain, the nonprofit stated. Millan is urgently asking people to support the charity to help rescue two soldiers' dogs stuck overseas and at risk of dying.

"Paws of War has become a beacon of hope for the animals and military members they help because bringing their dogs home is near impossible," Millan stated. "Together, we can honor the sacrifice made by our service members. Please help support these rescue missions."

Millan is also the founder of the Dog Psychology Center. He knows the vital job that Paws of War does and wants to see people continue to support each mission. He is sharing his thoughts and asking for support from the community in a video posted on YouTube.

While the organization has numerous dogs and cats that it is working to help relocate to the U.S. to be reunited with the military member who rescued them overseas, it has two critical rescue cases underway. Right now, it needs immediate support to help save Specter, the dog rescued by a U.S. Army National Guard member, Connor.

The other is another U.S. Army National Guard Sergeant First Class, North, trying to save his dog, Tiny.

Both military members were deployed in Southeastern Europe, where there are harsh winter weather conditions, according to Paws of War. The military members found a bunch of dogs "heartlessly dumped" near their base, the charity wrote.

The dogs were freezing and hungry and would have died if the soldiers didn't take them and provide food and shelter, Paws of War wrote. With nowhere else to turn, they started caring for the dogs and fell in love with and bonded with the adorable puppies.

After months of bonding with their dogs, the soldiers were redeployed to the U.S. and forced to leave their furry family members behind, the nonprofit wrote. They immediately reached out to Paws of War for help moving the dogs to the U.S. for a forever reunion.

While Paws of War quickly began working on the mission, time is running out to get the dogs safely to the U.S. They need the community to support their efforts to ensure the mission is successful.

People could donate to Paws of War here, if they would like.

"For each person donating, it is only $10 or forgoing a drink at Starbucks for one day, but it means everything for the dogs and soldiers," Paws of War stated. "It is a matter of life and death for the dogs."

Paws of War cannot do what it does without people supporting its efforts, said Robert Misseri, co-founder of Paws of War. "If people come together to support this mission and the others we have in the works, they can go through the day knowing they truly made a difference in the lives of a soldier and helped save an animal. That's a great feeling!"

In June 2024, NPR reported that inflation forced Americans to be less generous. Many charities in the country are feeling "doubly squeezed" because of the drop in donations combined with the increase in their operating expenses, NPR reported.

Paws of War also focuses on giving back to veterans in various ways. It has helped veterans with numerous issues, including suicide prevention, service and support dogs, companion cats and dogs, food insecurity, veterinary care, etc.