Sam Ronson's Killer Dog Day Afternoon

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Samantha Ronson took her adorable bulldog Cadillac -- who allegedly mauled a little Maltese pooch to death at her old apartment building in West Hollywood last year -- for a walk through Venice on Tuesday.

The dog had allegedly been shipped to the East Coast to live with family after the incident ... but clearly, the bitch is back.

Meantime, the owner of the dead dog is suing Sam -- and the apartment complex -- for $750K.

Mariel Hemingway Targeted in Pit Bull Probe

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Actress Mariel Hemingway -- Ernest's granddaughter -- could lose her dog ... because according to Animal Control officials, her pooch went on the attack recently ... and sent two people to the hospital.

A rep for Animal Control tells TMZ, the attack went down last week near Mariel's L.A. home -- her pit bull went after another dog and two humans, who were immediately sent to the hospital with serious puncture wounds.

Animal Control tells us, they're currently investigating the incident -- but for the meantime, Mariel's pit bull will be placed in quarantine.

Calls to Mariel -- famous for her role in Woody Allen's "Manhattan" -- haven't been returned.

The Biggest Guest At Nicole Richie's Wedding

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In all likelihood, you have never seen video of an elephant getting cleaned and dressed to go to a wedding -- but now you have!!!

This lovely creature was spotted outside the wedding of Nicole Richie and Joel Madden, being brushed and fitted with some kind of headwear before being led into the festivities.

We're sure the elephant will remember this day for years to come.

Chris Brown's New Chick -- Puppy Love

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Chris Brown was hanging out with a pretty cute bitch in Miami yesterday ... and his new girlfriend was there too.

Brown and his mystery lady showed off a little P.D.A. ... while Brown's addddorable wittle puppy wuppy got its tiny little paws wet in the sand.

No heavy petting was observed.

SeaWorld -- We DON'T Use Cow Vaginas!

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SeaWorld is finally lashing back at Tommy Lee -- claiming the rocker's allegation that the park uses cow vaginas to "masturbate" their killer whales for sperm collection is "beyond ludicrous."

A rep for SeaWorld tells us, "If Mr. Lee’s information on Tilikum and SeaWorld’s artificial insemination program for killer whales comes from PETA we’re not surprised that it’s wrong. PETA is as careless with facts as they are extreme in their views."

As we first reported, Lee had fired off a letter to SeaWorld demanding they release Tilikum the orca back into the wild. In his letter, Lee also stated that he learned the "sick and twisted" info about the cow vaginas from SeaWorld's own director of safety.

But the SeaWorld rep notes, "The process of collecting semen for [artificial insemination] doesn’t differ in any meaningful way from the techniques employed in managing livestock or other species for zoological display."

"Contrary to the charges made by PETA and repeated in Lee’s letter, our trainers do not now nor have they ever entered the water with Tilikum for this purpose. The safety of SeaWorld staff and the welfare of our animals are our highest priorities."

The rep adds, "Whatever his views on SeaWorld, Mr. Lee would be wise to spend more time checking his facts.

Tommy Lee Explodes Over Whale Sperm

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Tommy Lee is laying the smack down on SeaWorld for the "sick and twisted" way they allegedly treat their most famous Orca's ... penis.

The Motley Crue drummer just fired off a letter to SeaWorld -- accusing the park of keeping Tilikum the whale in captivity because, "he is your chief sperm bank."

Tilikum -- as you may know -- made national headlines for being involved in the deaths of three people.

But Tommy is especially pissed about the way he believes SeaWorld extracts semen from Tilikum -- saying, "We know from SeaWorld's own director of safety (as well as videos on the web) that the way you get his sperm is by having someone get into the pool and masturbate him with a cow's vagina filled with hot water."

Lee continues, "Even in my wildest days with Motley Crue, I never could've imagined something so sick and twisted."

Tommy and his friends at PETA have called for the whale's release into the wild. SeaWorld has always maintained that the animals receive expert care at its parks.

We've called SeaWorld for comment -- but so far, no dice.

Cinnabun -- You Can Call Me Tex!

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Moving can be a bitch ... even for an actual bitch (female dog) -- but TMZ has learned ... Jesse James' star pooch Cinnabun (left) is finally all settled with her master in Texas.

As we previously reported, Jesse had moved to Texas several months ago without his escape artist canine ... because he wanted to make sure the place was poochie-proof before Cinnabun arrived.

But now we're told it's all good -- and Cinnabun is adjusting well to her new life on the range with her new soul mate, Mr. T (right).

Lenny Dykstra's Doggy Could Be Repossessed

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Lenny Dykstra is so broke -- a judge may allow a creditor to repo his prized German Shepherd ... this according to new court documents.

The former MLB superstar turned financial guru turned alleged deadbeat dad had filed for bankruptcy to protect his remaining assets -- but one creditor has filed new documents, asking a judge for a green light to sell everything Dykstra still owns.

The creditor has filed a list of Dykstra's assets, totaling $715,000 -- which includes $100k in jewelry, $15k in art and a $10k German Shepherd.

Just last year, Dykstra had bragged to HBO's "Real Sports" the dog was a "champion."

Sucks that the poor poochie ended up with such a loser.

'Lord of The Rings' Orc: New Zealand is Baaadass

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There may be more to New Zealand than sheep -- just ask Kiwi native and "Lord of the Rings: Return of the King" star Joel Tobeck -- but we doubt there's anything funnier. So ...

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Prince Von A-hole -- A Bee Ravaged My Throat

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TMZ has learned Zsa Zsa Gabor's husband Prince von Anhalt was hospitalized this week after being stung by a bee -- which doesn't sound so bad ... until you realize it stung him from the INSIDE.

Anhalt tells TMZ he was outside his Beverly Hills home on Tuesday "sunbathing and eating Kaiserschmarrn" -- which is totally normal -- when he somehow swallowed a bee ... that ended up stinging his throat on the way down.

Anhalt says he suddenly "could not breathe and turned blue" ... and had to be rushed to a local hospital.

We're told Anhalt is still in the hospital ... and it's unclear when he'll be able to eat Kaiserschmarrn again.

Quaids' Dog -- Saved From Puppy Pokey

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The great news is Randy and Evi Quaid's innocent victim -- their dog Doji -- was spared from a potentially fatal stay at a Canadian dog shelter ... the less great news is Randy and Evi picked him up.

The seemingly always-on-the-run Quaids were reunited with Doji when they freed him, legally, from the shelter in Vancouver -- right after they themselves were released from an immigration holding facility.

As we first reported, Doji had been locked up at the shelter -- where he could have been put to sleep -- ever since last week when his owners got busted on an outstanding warrant for a felony burglary arrest in Santa Barbara.

No word if Doji's retained legal representation, but we're guessing counselor's advice would be, "Run!"

Quaids' Dog -- Help Is On the Way!

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Doji the doggie is about to escape the clutches of death -- TMZ has learned a friend of Evi and Randy Quaid has contacted the City of Vancouver in an effort to recover the innocent pooch from a shelter in Canada.

As we first reported, Doji was placed in an animal shelter after Evi and Randy were arrested in Canada last week on an outstanding warrant in Santa Barbara ... and under Vancouver law, dogs that go unclaimed after several days for more than a week could be put to sleep.

But a rep for the city of Vancouver tells us they received a call today from someone on behalf of the Quaids who informed them that someone will be "coming to the shelter in the next couple of days to pick up the dog."

Doji seems to be holding up well -- we're told, "The dog is in very good health."

The Quaids' Arrest Could Mean Death for Doggie

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There was a third Quaid in the car when Evi and Randy were arrested in Canada last week ... their beloved pooch Doji ... and TMZ has learned he could pay for his master's sins ... with his life.

While Evi and Randy are still "in detention" after being nabbed on an active arrest warrant ... we've learned Doji has been placed in an animal shelter in Vancouver for the time being.

But Doji's days could be numbered -- because according to Vancouver law, any dog that has been impounded for more than 72 hours becomes city property ... and the pound keeper is then given the authority to "destroy, or sell by auction or private sale, an impounded dog."

We spoke to someone at Animal Control in Vancouver who told us they "make every effort to not put the dogs to sleep" ... and generally try to find the animals a home through adoption.

Still, look at this face (the one on the left) ... someone better act fast.

Psychic Soccer Octopus -- Found Dead in the Water

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Paul the Octopus -- the incredible creature that correctly predicted the winner of eight straight World Cup games this year -- was found dead this morning in his home tank in Germany.

Stefan Porwoll -- the manager at the Oberhausen Sea Life Center, where Paul lived -- said Paul "appears to have passed away peacefully during the night, of natural causes."

Paul rose to international fame this summer when he correctly predicted all seven of Germany's World Cup matches -- as well as the final between Spain and the Netherlands. Paul picked the winners by choosing between two food containers that had the competing teams' flags attached to them.

He was two years old.

Paris Hilton -- Heads and Shoulders

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When it comes to Halloween shopping, Paris Hilton believes three heads are better than one.

Hilton and her BF Cy Waits ... and two of her dogs ... hit a West Hollywood costume shop yesterday ... and (surprise!) tried on a bunch of really provocative outfits!

Trick or treat?

Paris Hilton -- Show Off Your Puppies

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The only thing Paris Hilton collects more than ex-boyfriends has got to be dogs, 'cause she just adopted puppy #347 -- which is sweet and all ... if only we knew what happened to all the others!

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