Britney Spears and Yorkie London, Back In The News

Pop Princess Britney Spears

came under attack last from the

Humane Society, when she ran into

a pet store and purchased a $3000

yorkie puppy named London, after

just 30 minutes.....The Humane Society

suggested she didn't give the purchase enough thought.

This week, Spears has given her first interview

since leaving rehab - and it all went terribly wrong.

Sources claim it was 'nothing less than a meltdown'.

Arriving for the photoshoot at a Hollywood mansion,

Britney, 25, is alleged to have been 'completely out of it',

at one point suggesting that the ceiling was about

to cave in. Rather than use the

professional make-up artist, it's claimed

that she insisted on doing her own make-up

which looked smeared and badly applied.

During the shoot, she ordered fried chicken

and afterwards allegedly wiped her hands on an

expensive Gucci dress. 'Britney was in a shocking state,'

a source claims in the Sun. 'She was babbling incoherently,

talking in baby talk. She didn't make sense.'

It's also alleged the singer used a Chanel dress to wipe

up the mess her new Yorkshire Terrier puppy

left when it relieved itself on the floor.

PARIS HILTON AND LONDON

Paris Hilton and Britney Spears are no

longer hanging out together on the Hollywood

club scene, but the 26-year-olds seem to be still

in sync in other ways - recently having both

become mum to a tiny Yorkshire Terrier.

Paris, whose new pup is reportedly called Cinderella,

had hugs galore for the miniature Yorkie,

which sported its own doggie bikini as it

hung out with its famous owner on Malibu beach.

The latest addition to Britney's family, meanwhile,

arrived on Friday after the singer made a visit to

Pets of Bel Air. There she splashed out £1,500

on a mini Yorkie who she has dubbed London.

The mum-of-two, who bought a parakeet last

month, has been inseparable from her new

four-legged friend ever since, taking him along to a

dance studio and on a night out in LA. Cinderella

and London weren't the only pooches getting

A-list affection over the weekend. A host of stars,

including sisters Haylie and Hilary Duff - who had their

hands full with one canine guest - turned out for the

Bow Wow Wow fundraiser in Bel Air. The annual event

is hosted in support of the Much Love Animal Rescue shelter.

Dog Days of Summer Safety

Each year, more than 10 million pets in America

become lost, and summer can be the most dangerous

time for pets. Whether escaping from yards, running away

after Independence Day fireworks or being displaced

due to seasonal natural disasters like hurricanes and

floods, summer is a dangerous time for pets to be outside.

In fact, July 5 has been pinpointed as the day of the year

when the most lost pets end up at shelters, according

to the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS).

An estimated one in three pets will get lost in its lifetime,

and without proper identification,

90 percent of lost pets never return home.

HOME AGAIN is encouraging millions of dog and cat

owners nationwide to ensure their pets' safety

through microchipping and enrolling in a recovery database.

Independence Day Dangers:

Most pet owners can attest to the fact that

fireworks frazzle their pets.

Don't leave your dog or cat outside when

your city or town will be conducting fireworks

displays or a July 4 parade,

and ensure your pet has a cozy spot indoors where

they won't be tempted to run away.

Everyday Warm Weather Awareness:

No matter where they live, pet owners

should be aware that normal outdoor distractions,

such as birds and squirrels, increased outdoor

neighborhood activity and even seasonal

weather disturbances like thunderstorms

can cause pets to run away.

Pets should never be left alone outside,

even if they are in a fenced area.