"Ken and I have been fighting for the kind of more humane treatment of dogs worldwide," Vanderpump told E! News. "One of pieces of the jigsaw puzzle was really to open a rescue center but we wanted to open a rescue center that wasn't, like, depressing and I know it's like nothing else you've ever seen."
Some of the dogs offered for adoption came from a kill shelter, Vanderpump said.
"To go into some of the kill shelters, it can be very difficult and it can be very heart-wrenching and trust me, we know that more than anybody," she said. "But with this space, we want it to have a...feel-good factor about it. All dogs are equal. It doesn't mater whether they're pedigree...so many of these dogs are just waiting for homes."
"We wanted somewhere where people that united in their love for dogs could come and hang out," she said. "And you can buy doggie treats here, you can buy dog food, dog clothes, but also we will always have puppies and dogs that are available to rescue."
Vanderpump said the rescue center was "also something for the community."
"So people can come in, they get on their wifi, they can have a cup of tea and they can buy some dog food or have their dogs groomed," she said. "It's just a little kind of puppy lifestyle palace."
Many celebrities were in attendance to show their support to Lisa and Ken, including comedian Heather McDonald, Lance Bass, Flipping Out star Jenni Pulos, former RHOBH star Joyce Giraud and the Vanderpump Rules crew. See photos below!
🐶 Our guests are arriving! Hi Kevin Lee & @LLPJMadrigal! #PUMPRules #RHOBH pic.twitter.com/fIpkjWozwf— Vanderpump Dogs (@VanderpumpDogs) March 2, 2017
🐶 Our fearless leader with one of our favorite Housewifes! Thank you for always supporting us @joycegiraud! #VanderpumpDogs pic.twitter.com/G6jG013R5g— Vanderpump Dogs (@VanderpumpDogs) March 2, 2017
🐶 Guests are arriving and the cameras are flashing! @LanceBass, @HeatherMcDonald & @MichaelTurchin, welcome! #VanderpumpDogs pic.twitter.com/sf7c8e1fz0— Vanderpump Dogs (@VanderpumpDogs) March 2, 2017
👑 Our Queen @LisaVanderpump has arrived! We can't wait to open #VanderpumpDogs tomorrow! pic.twitter.com/5cVOJnyxn2— Vanderpump Dogs (@VanderpumpDogs) March 2, 2017
🐶 Butters & Gordo are relaxing at home while @twschwa & @MusicKillsKate join us for our press preview! #VanderpumpDogs pic.twitter.com/alSLlwwP2Q— Vanderpump Dogs (@VanderpumpDogs) March 2, 2017
🐶 We're #FlippingOut that @Jennipulos was able to join us tonight! Thank you for your support! #VanderpumpDogs pic.twitter.com/knwJwxd0L6— Vanderpump Dogs (@VanderpumpDogs) March 2, 2017
🐶 We appreciate all @lala_kent does to support our fight against #Yulin! Thank you for joining us tonight! #VanderpumpDogs pic.twitter.com/udJ3hmhnZE— Vanderpump Dogs (@VanderpumpDogs) March 2, 2017
🐶 @kristendoute & @PandoraVT right after Lisa's speech! There's so much energy in this room! #VanderpumpDogs pic.twitter.com/HOxGR3d2f8— Vanderpump Dogs (@VanderpumpDogs) March 2, 2017
🐶 @TomSandoval1 & @ariana2525 having a blast at our opening press preview! #VanderpumpDogs pic.twitter.com/I7NFLvWkyX— Vanderpump Dogs (@VanderpumpDogs) March 2, 2017
🐶 Thanks for stopping by @stassi & @scheanamarie! #PUMPRules #VanderpumpDogs pic.twitter.com/PhH7Iz6rvN— Vanderpump Dogs (@VanderpumpDogs) March 2, 2017
According to Lisa, four dogs had already been adopted after only being open one day. “The dogs will find us—and then people will find the dogs,” she told The Daily Dish.
🐶 Not even officially open and we have one of our first adoptions! @KenToddBH had to get in one last pic with this beautiful dog! pic.twitter.com/fOrpWlRJ9g— Vanderpump Dogs (@VanderpumpDogs) March 2, 2017
Prior to opening the center, Vanderpump and her husband co-founded the Vanderpump Dog Foundation, which helps rescue and provide medical treatment for abandoned dogs all over the world.
Vanderpump and her husband have several dogs of their own—including her most popular one, Giggy, a Pomeranian. Last year, she rescued a new dog, Prince Harry.
For more information of Lisa's Vanderpump Dog Foundation CLICK HERE.
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