All posts containing the tag: "dog"
Posted Jan 27th 2010 5:13AM by TMZ Staff
Christina Milian's 81-year-old neighbor claims he was mauled by one of her dogs back in 2008 -- and now the man wants Christina to pay for the canine's alleged brutality.
Leo Skolion filed a lawsuit against Christina and family earlier this month in L.A. County Superior Court, claiming the family's negligence lead to the attack that left him with "severe personal injuries."
Leo tells TMZ it all started in October of '08, when Christina's home had "flooding problems" which caused a gate between their properties to become damaged.
Leo says he went over to speak to the family about repairing the gate when one of their dogs escaped ... then attacked him from behind and bit "a huge chunk" out of the back of his arm.
The 81-year-old claims it took 19 stitches and 9 months of rehabilitation to get back to normal -- and that he still has to receive psychiatric help for fear and depression.
Leo is suing Christina -- real name Christine Flores -- her mother Carmen and her sister Danielle for an undetermined amount.
Calls to Christina's camp have not been returned.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Critters, Exclusives
Tags: attack, christina milian, ChristinaMilian, dog, lawsuit, sued
Posted Jan 22nd 2010 3:03AM by TMZ Staff
Linda Blair's kennel is under criminal investigation after one of her dogs escaped this weekend and attacked a pig ... law enforcement sources tell TMZ.
We're told L.A County Animal Care and Control launched the investigation after the dog escaped, went to a nearby ranch and attacked Gerty the pet pig. The pig suffered minor injuries ... the rancher shot the dog dead.
As for what kind of dog -- it depends who you ask. Linda says it was a lab/hound mix. The rancher says it was a pit bull.
Linda offered to pay the rancher for the pig's medical bills -- and said the dog's death is "devastating."
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Critters, Exclusives
Tags: dog, l.a. county animal care and control, L.a.CountyAnimalCareAndControl, linda blair, LindaBlair, pig
Posted Jan 21st 2010 3:00AM by TMZ Staff
Because there just aren't enough reasons to hate Michael Lohan already, here's one more for you: See that adorable puppy below? LiLo's dad completely abandoned it.
The Last Chance Animal Rescue Fund tells TMZ Michael (right) adopted a dog named Abbey (left) around Christmas for GF Kate Major -- but after the cute, cuddly critter tore up their place, they called in to complain.
We're told Michael eventually dropped the dog off at the vet for heart worm treatment ... and never came back.
The pup was eventually given the "Abandoned" stamp after 10 days at the vet and was returned to LCARF, where it was adopted by another family.
When you think about it ... that dog really dodged a bullet.
UPDATE: Kate Major tells TMZ, "We rescued the dog and the dog had a lot more problems and they did not make us aware of the issues. The dog destroyed the house ... the shelter told us they had someone else to adopt. It's pathetic that someone needs to use press to get their rescue shelter in the news."
Filed under: Lindsay Lohan, Critters, Exclusives
Tags: abandoned, abbey, dog, kate major, KateMajor, last chance animal rescue fund, LastChanceAnimalRescueFund, lcarf, michael lohan, MichaelLohan
Posted Jan 6th 2010 7:18PM by TMZ Staff
A confused Tila Tequila just talked to cameras outside her home and said she gave Casey Johnson's dogs to Nicky Hilton and Bijou Phillips after they agreed they wouldn't put them to sleep.
We shot Nicky and Bijou leaving with the dogs and some of Casey's personal belongings.
As for her "grieving," Tila said "It's been quite hard" and a lot of people are looking at her as "someone to blame."
As we previously reported, LAPD interviewed Tila about Casey's death -- but there is no evidence of foul play.
Filed under: Tila Tequila, Casey Johnson
Tags: bijou phillips, BijouPhillips, casey johnson, CaseyJohnson, dog, dogs, nicky hilton, NickyHilton, tila tequila, TilaTequila
Posted Nov 20th 2009 12:37AM by TMZ Staff
Looking to add to her already plentiful brood, Nadya Suleman went pet shopping in La Habra yesterday.
Because what Octomom really needs is a small creature to chase after.
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, OctoMom
Tags: dog, nadya suleman, NadyaSuleman, octomom, pet, photo, puppy
Posted Nov 9th 2009 8:53AM by TMZ Staff
Meddling kids and Scooby Doo go hand-in-hand -- so it makes total sense that Michael Jackson's kids helped save a dog named Scooby Roo.
As we told you last month, Prince and Paris Jackson saw Scooby on the news and decided to help out. Well it worked -- Scooby was outfitted with a custom cart this weekend.
Fuzzy Rescue, the organization that rescued Scooby, tells us it will take about 1-2 weeks for him to get used to the car -- and he'll be running around in no time.
Filed under: Michael Jackson, Critters, Photo Galleries, Exclusives
Tags: dog, michael jackson, MichaelJackson, paris jackson, ParisJackson, prince, rescue, scooby roo, ScoobyRoo
Posted Oct 21st 2009 1:00AM by TMZ Staff
There is an investigation under way into the mysterious death of an actor who starred in multiple Lady Gaga music videos -- a 5-year-old Great Dane named Rumpus.
Rumpus, who was featured in the videos for Poker Face, Love Game and Paparazzi, was found dead earlier this month after a hike in Los Angeles. But Rumpus' owner, Suzzane Kelleher-Duckett, tells TMZ the champion show dog had no signs of injury and appeared to be in perfect health.
An autopsy was performed a few days ago -- results are expected soon.
Rumpus was supposed to appear in Gaga's upcoming video for "Bad Romance" -- but we're told only Rumpus' mother Lava (pictured left) will now do the gig.
R.I.P. Rumpus.
2004-2009
Filed under: Music, R.I.P., Critters, Exclusives, Lady Gaga
Tags: bad romance, BadRomance, dog, great dane, GreatDane, lady gaga, LadyGaga, video
Posted Oct 13th 2009 3:02PM by TMZ Staff
It ain't easy being Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's bulldog ... it's downright luxurious.
The A-list pup got the Hollywood royal treatment at the groomers in France on Monday.
When was the last time you brought Fido in for a little mani/pedi/botox?!
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Beauty, Brad & Angelina, Critters
Tags: Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, BradPitt, bull dog, BullDog, dog
Posted Oct 13th 2009 9:30AM by TMZ Staff
Famke Jannsen -- who played Dr. Jean Grey in "X-Men" -- is responsible for a New York restaurant breaking the law ... and she can thank her furry little friend for helping her do it.
According to New York City Health Code, it's illegal to bring a dog into a restaurant -- including the patio, if food is being served -- but Famke was snapped sharing an intimate meal with her canine at Il Sole on Sunday anyway.
We spoke to the owner of Il Sole, who told us she wasn't aware Famke was there with her pooch -- or she wouldn't have let it happen.
The only exception to the law is if the dog is specially trained -- such as a seeing eye dog -- but we're pretty sure Famke doesn't need one of those ... despite the giant black sunglasses.
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Critters, Exclusives
Tags: dog, famke janssen, FamkeJanssen, il sole, IlSole, new york, NewYork, restaurant, x-men
Posted Oct 12th 2009 6:35AM by TMZ Staff
Move over Cesar Milan, there is a new Dog Whisperer on the block -- and his name is David Hasselhoff.
We caught up with The Hoff and his daughter Hayley in Malibu yesterday -- and while we wanted to talk about David's recent troubles in London, he just wanted to talk ... through his dog.
Perfectly normal.
Filed under: Critters, David Hasselhoff
Tags: daughter, david hasselhoff, DavidHasselhoff, dog, malibu
Posted Oct 12th 2009 3:01AM by TMZ Staff
Brooke Burns took her newly re-found dog Max for a walk around the neighborhood yesterday.
Brooke's dog went missing last week, but was returned on Friday after it was found by Brooke's groomer's client's neighbor.
Some stories do have a happy ending.
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Critters
Tags: brooke burns, BrookeBurns, dog, found, lost
Posted Oct 11th 2009 6:30AM by TMZ Staff
Here's a tug on the heartstrings: Michael Jackson's kids saw a sad, two-legged puppy on the news ... and now they're trying to raise money to buy it new mechanical legs.
According to sources close to the family, Jackson's oldest son Prince and daughter Paris saw the dog -- a puppy named Scooby-Roo -- on the news recently -- and were so moved they decided to help raise the $2,000 necessary to buy it a custom-made cart to help it walk.
We don't know how close they are to their goal -- but seeing as they're the most famous kids on the planet, we're guessing it won't take them too long to reach it.
Click here to help out.
Filed under: Michael Jackson, Critters, Exclusives
Tags: dog, michael jackson, MichaelJackson, paris jackson, ParisJackson, prince jackson, PrinceJackson
Posted Oct 9th 2009 12:35AM by TMZ Staff
Brooke Burns is sad ... and one of you may be responsible.
Yesterday outside CNN, Burns made a heartfelt plea to our camera -- hoping the couple who was spotted snatching her Malti-Poo last Saturday might watch this clip and return him to Brooke and her 9-year-old daughter Madison.
Contact FindToto.com if you have any information on the puppy-napping.
The dog wasn't wearing any tags when he went M.I.A..
Filed under: Critters, Exclusives
Tags: baywatch, Brooke Burns, BrookeBurns, dog, madison burns, MadisonBurns, malti-poo, missing dog, MissingDog
Posted Oct 7th 2009 9:01AM by TMZ Staff
Reassembled pop diva Whitney Houston left a hotel in Paris on Tuesday, with her pooch looking longingly for a way out of a carrying case.
Now that she's finally got Bobby Brown out of her life, Whitney's found a new bitch.
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Critters
Tags: dog, Whitney Houston, WhitneyHouston
Posted Oct 6th 2009 12:30AM by TMZ Staff
Carrie Underwood's dog is famous -- and unlike Jessica Simpson's or Brooke Burns', it's not for being another face on the milk carton.
Meet Ace Underwood -- the only celeb canine we know of who actually has his own fan club.
Filed under: Critters
Tags: ace underwood, AceUnderwood, american idol, AmericanIdol, carrie underwood, CarrieUnderwood, dog, pet
