Hilary Duff and her pooch

Everyone knows that Hilary Duff is wild about her dog. That's why we're not very happy with HolywoodTuna.com. While sharing some pictures of cute-as-a-button Hilary and her almost-as-cute dog, Lola, HollywoodTuna went out of their way to be just plain mean to the lovely star for carrying around her beloved pet.

We're here to tell you that Hilary and Lola don't deserve that kind of treatment! Go ahead and mock Tara, Nicole, Paris, and the rest of their ilk, but keep your insults to yourself when it comes to Hilary. The world could us a few more young women with class, if you ask us. (We think HollywoodTuna is just angry they never get to post paparazzi shots of Hilary stumbling drunk out of a bar like the rest of the Hollywood set.)

Anyway, you can see more shots of Hilary and Lola, but ignore all the nasty text.

Nicole Richie loves Mischa Barton's dog

Well of course Nicole Richie loves Mischa Barton's dog--just look at how cute Ziggy is! We're a wee bit surprised Nicole hangs out with such a cute pooch since she doesn't seem to enjoy sharing the limelight too much.

Anyway, this picture of Nicole and Mischa's dog comes from Celebitchy.com. You'll find other shots of Nicole, Mischa, and Cisco Adler, Mischa's main squeeze and Whitestarr bandmember, hanging on the beach here.

LA rejects 'Hooters For Neuters', Barbi Twins appeal

Those of you who live outside of Los Angeles think of it as a modern day Gomorrah where underage teen pop tarts party openly in nightclubs and stars hop in and out of marriage quicker then the rest of us change cars. And why shouldn't you think that since it is, after all, true. But even in LA, a program with the name 'Hooters For Neuters' just won't fly.

Just ask the Barbi Twins. The Playboy covergirls-turned-animal rights activists appealed to the city to reverse its decision to refuse funds from a bikini contest that were intended to benefit the Animal Services Department. They said the need to reduce the number of euthanized animals should outweigh sensitivity over an event hosted by Hooters restaurant.

We tend to agree with the buxom models. After all, doesn't the city collect taxes from adult bookstores, nightclubs, and even Hooters restaurants within the city limits? Why is it all right for them to collect taxes from businesses like these and then refuse money intended for pets? I think we should start an impeachment drive--who wants to sign our petition?

You might ask why someone thought a bikini contest was a good idea for a pet fundraiser in the first place. Well, the Barbi twins may not look like the sharpest tools in the shed, but they have an answer for this question: The twins said men are historically less likely to have their pets spayed or neutered, so a bikini contest is the ideal way to spread the message.

The twins did a radio commercial aimed at male pet owners, using the kicker, "The Barbi Twins feel real men fix their pets." The pair also said they took part in a fund-raising calendar photo shoot with shelter pets, founded an animal-rights Web site -- www.thekittyliberationfront.com -- and were working to create an animal-rescue reality show.

You can read more on NBC4.tv.

Penelope Cruz takes dog to vet

Sometimes we're just amazed that paparazzi will take photos of celebs doing the dullest things. And then we post those images and link to celebrity blogs, just so you can see celebs doing the dullest things.

But really, when it comes to a celeb and his or her dog, is there really such thing as a dull activity? We think not! So here, for your viewing pleasure, is a photo of the gorgeous Penelope Cruz taking her dog to the vet.

You can see more photos at socialitelife.com.

Vladimir Putin is a softy at heart

Okay, so Vladimir Putin has rolled back a few civil rights, cracked down on the media, and jailed an opponent or two. Hey can't be that bad--he has a dog! And we all know dog lovers are big softies, right?

Heck, Putin even takes his dog to to work with him. Check out the photos of the Russian President, his dog, and luminaries such as Tony Blair and Silvio Berlusconi.

The dog, Koni, frequently sits in on Putin's meetings with foreign heads of state. Maybe Russian reporters are hoping for a few inside scoops from Koni, because Putin had to demand that the media folk stop slipping him treats all the time!

You can check out more photos of Mr. Putin--some with Koni--on Yahoo news.

Celebrity Dogs: Book of Celebrity Pet Portraits

PopPhoto.com has an article about a new book filled with intimate photo portraits--not of celebs, but of their pets!

And if you visit their site, you can take a little quiz to see if you can match the canine poser to his or her celebrity companion. For example, is Bob (pictured below) the dog of:

A) Naomi Watts
B) Lily Tomlin
C) Renee Zellweger
D) Kate Hudson



We're not telling, you'll just have to visit PopPhoto.com where you can learn more about the book that features dogs owned by Ross Bleckner, Kate Bosworth, Kelly Klein, Orlando Bloom, Sigourney Weaver, Selma Hayek, and Naomi Watts, and others.

Jessica Biel beaches with her pooches

This is nothing but a shameless excuse to show a picture of the lovely Jessica Biel playing with her pooches on the beach. So sue us!

To enjoy more pix of Jessica on the beach, you can visit Hollywood Tuna.

Kylie Minogue takes dog to Paris Fashion Week

First things first: We love Kylie Minogue's style and her music. Try getting Can't Get You Out Of My Head out of your head after one listen. Go ahead, I dare you!

As you may know, the pop star has been out of circulation for some time as she faces a breast cancer scare. After months of treatment, Kylie has begun appearing at events, and might we say that she looks marvelous!

Her date for one high-profile event was a dog! Her partner, Olivier Martinez, couldn't make it to Paris Fashion Week, so Kylie stepped out with his Rhodesian ridgeback dog Sheba. She was the surprise guest at Karl Lagerfeld's Chanel show.

We're happy to report that she spoke of her "baby steps" back to the recording studio, and she said a new album is in the pipeline.

You can read more about Kylie and her date Sheba at HelloMagazine.com.

Joaquin Phoenix works to help dogs

Joaquin Phoenix is just so damn cute. And talented. And so intense. In fact, we find him cutest when he is being intense and talented at the same time. And we don't care what the purists say--we think his singing was right on target in Walk the Line, and we can't wait to see him We Own the Night next year!

But we're not here to talk about Joaquin's talent but his commitment to animals. He has teamed up with PETA and written to every top California politician, asking them to support a new bill to make it illegal to attach chains to dogs.

Turns out that chaining a dog isn't merely bad for dogs but for humans, too! The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention has found that chained dogs are nearly three times more likely to attack people than dogs who are not kept chained.

According to PETA, "In 2002, chained dogs killed more children between the ages of 1 and 9 than did falls from playground equipment or trees and fireworks accidents combined, and they killed as many kids as did gun accidents."

You can read more about Joaquin's campaign to ban dog chaining on SFGate.com.

Jennifer Love Hewitt consults "Intuitionist" to help with pet

What is an "Intuitionist" and how do we get to be one? Seriously, what does this pay? We just have to ask!

It seems everyone's favorite Ghost Whisperer is getting a little alternative help with her pooch. Jennifer Love Hewitt met a mind reader at a party and was amazed with her ability to determine which color schemes calmed or angered her. And now, she's asking for help with her moody pet.

Jennifer says, "She said that my dog is very upset about the construction work in the neighborhood, which I thought was cute."

But that's not all! The Intuitionist also told Jennifer that her dog was missing a particular toy, so she brought out the toy and her pooch hasn't stopped playing with it since.

If you care to read more, check out PRInside.com.

Is Britney Spears banning Kevin's Dog?

A report from Fametastic claims that Kevin Federline has purchased a pit bull terrier, but Britney has banned it from the house. She's afraid the dog will harm Sean, so Kevin is keeping the pooch at a friend's house.

That's all there is to that particular celeb pet news item, but let's take a moment to provide some advice to Britney and Kevin. Now, we're but simple common folk and not multi-millionaires living in Beverly Hills, but some obvious, common sense advise is offered:

• Dear Britney, If you want to stop being bugged by paparazzi, perhaps posing for the cover of yet another magazine isn't the thing to do. Seriously, you cannot bitch about the burden of being famous on national TV and then show up for a cover shoot just days later. It shows a certain... how can we say this... lack of mental reasoning ability. Maybe the time has come to disappear for a while; either that, or stop whining about the cost of being famous!
• Dear Kevin and Britney, please purchase some mirrors for that enormous mansion in which you live. You both are facing some tough PR, and we'd suggest that starting to appear like young adults and less like teens with too much money and too little sense might just help. Britney, the next time you go on national TV trying to repair your image, you may want to NOT wear the first thing you find tossed on the floor, and we think a moment to fix your hair is not ill advised. We know, we know--you think you're "country." Well guess what? You're not! You're a multi-millionaire celeb living in Hollywood. Either start acting like it or move back south of the Mason-Dixon line! And Kevin, how can we say this gently? The world hates you. No, seriously, it does. The covers of magazines are actively wishing that your marriage fails and that rapping you did is the most mocked thing we've seen since the runaway bride. So, here's some advice: Start looking like a responsible young man worth millions of dollars and less like a thug. Try tucking your shirt in, or perhaps even wearing one with buttons and a collar. And stand another quarter inch closer to the shaver, okay? Seriously you two, do you ever look in mirrors!?!?

Okay, that had nothing to do with pets. We're sorry, but really is anyone talking any sense to those two?

Well, we hope Kevin's new pooch find some love at whatever home he lands in.

Is Paris bumping Tinkerbell again

Some months back the buzz was that Paris Hilton had replaced Tinkerbell with another pet because the chihuahua had gotten a bit fat. We were never sure we believed that story--after all, Paris has a private zoo, so she's permitted to be seen with animals other than Tink on occasion.

The LA Times now claims that Paris was cooing over Junebug, the less-than-two-pound Yorkie owned by Jake Dynnis. Jake is known in pet celebrity circles as the designer of canine line Jackrocketwear.

According to the Times, Paris compared Junebug's size to Tinkerbell's when Tink was just a wee pup. And, Paris reportedly collected breeder info from Jake before they parted.

We guess it's tough to be the pooch of a celeb, always having to fight to keep the position of "top dog" in the entourage. While Junebug is cute, we'd remind Paris that old friends are the best. (Good luck, Tink!)

Read more on LATimes.com.

Tori Spelling helps launch new dog line

Just weeks before the passing of her father, TV mogul Aaron Spelling, Tori was helping to launch a new doggie line of designer clothing. And this isn't just any line, but a line designed by dogs. Yes, that's what is claimed--by dogs.

Zissou and Spike, two chocolate Labs, have launched their own line of doggie duds. The line debuted at the Kate Daniels boutique in Seal Beach, where Tori and her dog Mimi showed up to help present a check of $5,000 to the Best Friends Animal Society. Then, in typical celeb fashion, the boutique was closed for 10 minutes so that Tori and Mimi could enjoy a private shopping adventure.

You can read more about Zissou, Spike, Tori, and Mimi at OCRegister.com.

And our best wishes go out to the Spelling family on the loss of Mr. Spelling, who provided us with so many great TV memories that were trashy in the best sense of the word. We hope the family can find ways to mend their issues (and, if we may be so presumptuous, might we suggest this is best done away from the media.)