Ice-T Neutering is Nuts
Ice-T's bulldog Spartacus still has his kibbles and bits -- because lucky for him ... his owner does not want to be responsible for the coldest cut of all. Apologies to Bob Barker.
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Donald Trump Gets Dogged
This little wigged out chihuahua -- named Bandit Rubio -- won a doggie celebrity look-a-like contest in NYC for his alleged resemblance to Donald Trump.
You're hired.
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Dog That's Cuter Than Brody Jenner -- MISSING!
The adorable pup that kicked Brody Jenner's ass in our "who's cuter" poll has gone AWOL ... and could be the victim of a dognapper!
Sir Lancelot's owner Stuart Heller tells TMZ, it happened last Friday in L.A. -- his friend was watching little Lance when an unidentified person approached to pet him ... and next thing he knew, the dog was gone.
Stuart tells us, he's already posted hundreds of fliers in front of the office where the alleged dognapping went down -- but so far, no luck.
Stuart's offering a $10,000 reward.
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Zuckerberg's Puppy Problem Snooki or Boba Fett???
Mark Zuckerberg -- the world's richest 26-year-old -- could soon enjoy his very own Snooki ... or Yoda ... or Boba Fett ... if the Facebook mogul's SISTER has anything to say about it.
Arielle Zuckerberg posted an item on her blog -- explaining how Mark is on the hunt for a pair of "ridiculous looking breeds" of doggies ... something called a Puli (left) and a Komondor (right).
Arielle says she's even suggesting a list of names for the little guys ... including:
Yoda, Rambo, Snooki, Mufasa, Nanook, Waffles, Baxter, Boba Fett, Biscuit, Tank, Mugatu, Goliath, Bone-Saw and Jumanji.
Funny thing is -- Mark could probably buy the REAL Yoda, Rambo, Snooki ...
TMZ Inspires 'Idol' Contestant to Accessorize His Dog
"American Idol" contestant Caleb Hawley hadn't heard of the newest trend in dog fashion -- putting sunglasses on a dog's behind -- but he's sure heard of it now!
After we suggested the idea to Hawley on Thursday night (see below), he posted a Twitpic of his dog Fargo wearing a pair of women's sunglasses on his butt.
You're welcome.
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The Travoltas -- Puppy Love in the Wake of Tragedy
John Travolta and Kelly Preston have two furry and freakin' adorable new family members -- a pair of puppies they got a few months after the family tragically lost two other dogs in a freak accident.
Kelly and daughter Ella Blue picked up male and female Goldendoodles -- Audi and Charlie -- in September of last year.
We're told the Travoltas spent an extra $2,200 to send the litter mates to four weeks of boot camp -- where they learned basic commands ... and the most awesome ability to ring a bell when they need to go potty.
Puppies rule!
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Jesse James' Dog -- Cinnabun Gets Frenched
Jesse James and Kat Von D are sooo last week -- because the hot new cuddly couple is that bitch Cinnabun and some French dude. Deets!
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Christina Milian Settles Dog Attack Lawsuit
Christina Milian's dog just became a very expensive best friend -- because the R&B princess just had to write a big settlement check to a guy who allegedly got bitten by her pooch.
As TMZ first reported, Milian was sued by a neighbor, Leo Skolion, who claimed Milian's dog got loose back in 2008 and bit "a huge chunk" out of the back of his arm.
According to court docs filed last week, Milian agreed to fork over a $55,000 settlement to Skolion.
The next time Christina tells that dog to roll over ... you better believe that dog will roll over.
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Martha Stewart Hospitalized After Dog Headbutt
Martha Stewart needed 9 stitches to close up a bloody gash on her upper lip this week after her dog accidentally headbutted the domestic goddess in the face.
Martha was getting ready to leave her NY home Tuesday when she leaned over to "whisper goodbye" to her dozing french bulldog, Francesca. But Martha says she must have "startled" the dog, because Franny shot upwards and hit Martha in the face ... busting her lip open.
Martha says she "felt a bit of whiplash as blood gushed forth from [her] split lip."
Unable to stop the bleeding herself, Martha first called police to ask for a ride ... before remembering that she had a driver on standby.
Martha eventually made it to the emergency room -- where she was promptly sewn back up.
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Jesse James -- Straight Shooter
Jesse James started off the new year with a bang -- because he posted video on his resurrected Twitter page of his new favorite toy ... a sniper rifle!
JJ -- who got the gun from his girlfriend Kat Von D -- posted the video last night and said, "Wanna know why @thekatvond is the Perfect Woman? She Got me a SNIPER RIFLE for Xmas!"
BTW -- Jesse's not the only one in puppy love -- Cinnabun has a new boyfriend named "Pierre."
Let's hear it for the happy couples.
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Sam Ronson's Dog Cadillac Banned from WeHo!
Sam Ronson's problem child Lindsay Lohan Cadillac has been banned from West Hollywood, the scene of the crime.
Cadillac killed a dog in Ronson's condo building last August.
As we first reported, the Department of Animal Control investigated the incident and there was talk of destroying Cadillac. We're told the dog was sent back East but returned to Sam, who now lives with Cadillac in Venice, CA , a beach community in L.A.
But Cadillac is dogsona non grata in WeHo and, according to documents obtained by TMZ, the city declaring the pooch a "dangerous dog."
A WeHo spokesperson tells TMZ, "The dog has been permanently removed from our City."
Sam Ronson's Killer Dog Day Afternoon
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.
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Mariel Hemingway Targeted in Pit Bull Probe
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.
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The Biggest Guest At Nicole Richie's Wedding
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.
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Chris Brown's New Chick -- Puppy Love
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.
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SeaWorld -- We DON'T Use Cow Vaginas!
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.