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The Westminster Dog Show highlights the most productive and brilliant dogs in the upper echelon of dogs, but how many other people have a show dog at home?What about all rescue dogs: when can they shine?
Don’t worry, “The American Rescue Dog Show” is back to show our furry friends of all lineages.
Michael Levitt Productions, directed by Palm Springs resident Michael Levitt, hosts the ABC special “The American Rescue Dog Show” on Wednesday, May 25. dogs are rescues.
According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals online, more than 3. 1 million dogs enter shelters each year. Of these, more than 390,000 are slaughtered. While this number is devastating, it has dropped from more than 2. 6 million in 2011, so progress is underway. This reduction is partly explained by an increase in the percentage of animals followed and an increase in the number of lost animals actually returned. to their owners.
The good news, however, is that more than 2 million dogs locate their home each year.
“The American Rescue Dog Show” is a joyful two-hour birthday party for those four-legged friends. The rescued puppies will compete for prizes such as “Best in Belly Rubs,” “Best in Snoring” and “Best in Underbite. “to name a few. The winners of the category will compete to be crowned “Best in Rescue” of 2022.
A $10,000 donation will be made to a local animal welfare organization honoring the winning dog in the category, and the category winner will have the chance to be named “Best In Rescue” and win an additional $100,000 donation. Rob Riggle and Joe Tessitore host the special with ESPN’s Monica McNutt as backup correspondent. Yvette Nicole Brown (“Community”), Leslie Jordan (“Will”Will”)
Levitt, an Emmy nominee who lives in the Coachella Valley and specializes in content and unscripted displays, created the screen with manufacturer Jennifer Schulz.
This is due to a tragedy in Levitt’s life.
“In 2011, when my sister died of cancer, I knew I needed a dog in my life,” Levitt told The Desert Sun. “My husband Marc and I stocked a pit bull called Trooper. He shook our world and I learned first: I deliver this adage of ‘Who stored whom?'”
Trooper entered Levitt’s life precisely when he needed it. The dog helped Levitt through his grieving process, and because the celebration of his adoption was so shocking, Levitt took a year-long break from his other television assignment to focus on projects that save dogs.
“I started creating rescue-themed programming that could have an effect nationally,” Levitt said. “To date, I have produced six prime-time rescue specials. . . gentle with the rescue dogs on ABC and Hulu is huge and indeed a dream come true for me. “
In addition to Trooper, Levitt and his wife followed two other rescue dogs, Nelson and Archie. All 3 are older pit bulls, a breed that gets a bad rap because other people breed them to be competitive fighting dogs.
“They are intelligent, gentle, funny and are glorious ambassadors of the race. I’m very proud to be his father,” he said.
Like Westminster, the rescue dogs in this program showcase their skills in an elegant arena, surrounded by outstanding judges dressed for the occasion. The difference is that on “The American Rescue Dog Show,” they are judged by their lineage or makeup, they are celebrated for their “perfect imperfections,” Levitt said.
In addition to the aforementioned awards, those dogs compete for much more applicable titles, such as “Best in Snoring,” “Best in Bite,” “Better in Talking,” and “Best in Couch potato. “
Levitt’s hope is that seeing those dogs on their screens will inspire the audience to save their own dog.
“The overload of kindness from this exhibit is out of the ordinary,” he said. “From puppies to the elderly, dogs with special needs, natural breeds, puppies and pit bulls. . . what they all have in common is that they are affectionate, loving, and very willing to please. “
Levitt urges other people to adopt from shelters, especially since most dogs to adopt are has no problems, “other people have let them down. “
“These dogs deserve a moment of opportunity,” he said. And when other people save, it makes the delight of being a dog parent even more rewarding because those dogs know you saved their lives and let you know every day. “. “
Beyond sharing the good looks of puppy adoption, Levitt hopes the exhibit will remind others of what it’s like to neuter and neuter their dogs and cats.
“Shelters are overwhelmed because other people are irresponsible and don’t fix their animals,” he said. Come on. “
Regardless of what you decide to do to improve a lifeguard’s lifeline, keep in mind that local shelters need support. Whether you want to walk, feed or even read the animals, Levitt noted that there are a variety of volunteer opportunities in the Coachella Valley.
And if you don’t have time to volunteer, Levitt added that other people can still leave newspapers, front pages and other materials at shelters, or simply share their posts on social media.
“All it takes is one part. . . one of your fans may be the user who ends up adopting this dog. It’s powerful!”
“The American Rescue Dog Show” will air at nine p. m. PST on Wednesday, May 25 on ABC and will also be available to stream on Hulu.
Hoping that “The American Rescue Dog Show” will inspire you, below you will find a non-exhaustive list of Coachella Valley shelters that want your continued support.
Palm Springs Animal Shelter
Riverside County Department of Animal Services
California Paw Rescue
Samaritan animals
Desert Humane Society
Loving all animals
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