Fondazione Mercandino Franco per le cure e l'assistenza di cani abbandonati e maltrattati e per l'allevamento dei cani di razza pastore tedesco

The care and assistance of abandoned and mistreated dogs, both through existing facilities and, if the Foundation's assets permit, through its own shelters, as well as the breeding of the German Shepherd breed. To this end, a university research institute is intended to be created to promote the extension of life and the reduction of diseases to which the breed is subject and to ensure adequate and scientifically advanced assistance.