Everyone knows I'm a love Chihuahuas! So, naturally I'm overly excited about the new movie: "Beverly Hills Chihuahua."

My little Parker Winters is actually a Chihuahua.

I was very pleased to find out that they actually used dogs from animal rescues to cast multiple parts.

Papi, the part Chihuahua, part mutt male lead of the movie, was rescued from a Los Angeles animal shelter after trainers held months of fruitless auditions with breeders and veteran movie furry friends.

Head animal trainer Mike Alexander told Reuters it was Papi's big ears and great expression that got the dog noticed.

"We saw his picture on the Internet and when we got to meet him at the shelter, he had a great bouncy personality that went with it," said Alexander, of Birds & Animals Unlimited.

As a complete ingenue, Papi was given six months of training for his role as the street-wise pet of a gardener who falls head over heels for a pampered, diamond-clad Beverly Hills pooch named Chloe.

When Chloe gets lost in Mexico, Papi heads south of the border to rescue his love in what the filmmakers say is ultimately a story about finding yourself.

"Chihuahuas are a great breed but they take a little more finesse (to train). A lot of them have big attitudes but they are also very small dogs, so you don't want to intimidate them," Alexander said.

The movie has a cast of more than 200 dogs, including Dobermans, Poodles, German Shepherds, Pugs, a Labrador and a Dachshund. Some are seasoned Hollywood canines, but many others were found in shelters in Los Angeles and Mexico.

"Beverly Hills Chihuahua" is playing in theatres, nationwide.

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Mars Petcare US announced a voluntary recall on Friday of all products produced at their Everson, Pennsylvania facility.

There's concern that some of the pet food might contain Salmonella.

According to a press release from Mars Petcare:

Salmonella can cause serious infections in dogs and cats, and, if there is cross contamination caused by handling of the pet food, in people as well, especially children, the aged, and people with compromised immune systems. Healthy people potentially infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. On rare occasions, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.

Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Animals can be carriers with no visible symptoms and can potentially infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

Mars Petcare stopped production at the Everson facility at the end of July when it was notified of a possible link between dry pet food produced at the plant and two isolated cases of people infected with Salmonella.

For a complete list of Mars Petcare products such as Pedigree, Wegmens and various dog and cat food, visit www.petcare.mars.com.

By the way, on an unrelated note.... feed your dog something with less filler! Little Parker Winters (pictured above) eats Evo products.

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FOLLOW-UP REPORT

Earlier today, we brought you a story that claimed Lil' Wayne's daughter Reginae Carter has died at the young age of 8 years old. Evidently, that report is false.

Rightcelebrity.com has updated their original story to now read:

There were rumors that Lil Wayne’s daughter died in a traffic accident but they are untrue. According to a message posted on his website by someone who says she is her Aunt, “I am pleased to inform you that this report is false. It is merely a rumor started by someone who obviously is miserable in their own skin that they would even have the notion to attack a child.”

Apparently the rumor started as a text message that was sent out on the internet and written about here. It is untrue.

What a sick and demented trick! I bet Lil' Wayne is pissed, and he has every right to be. I'd bust somebody up if they even started a rumor that my Chihuahua, Parker, was sick! I can't image how angry Lil' Wayne is right now!

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Everyone knows I'm not one to force my political views on anyone... STOP LAUGHING! I'm serious!

Naturally, I let me dog Parker decide on his own who he would support for President. On Monday, he made up his mind! Parker has officially endorsed Hillary Clinton.

Sadly, that's my bed and I really sleep with a Hillary Clinton poster. I know it is almost as dumb as voting for Barack Obama, but its a long story!

Regardless, I had to share this adorable picture of Parker cozying up with the Hillary for President poster.

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