he's not your typical jack russell tearerrier. he likes to play once in a while but very submissive, very laid back, and they all need a job. when they have high energy in the breeze. >> so i have a jack russell mix myself. so i'm aware of these dogs. >> it's like probably do great with agility training, and be able to participate and maybe that would help him too because he's a little shy. >> he's a little shy now but i think he would settle into somebody and warm up. they are great demeanors in general and could be a lot of fun. and not that big a dog. >> no, he's very small. and he's so sweet. he just loves to hang out and he is just a good boy. loves cats. he's very submissive to them and loves to give people kisses all the time. >> snuggle buddy and also your exercise buddy. they like to run around, get that energy burnt off. work out. the dogs are happy and you couldn't have a better friend. >> people can call us at the center at this number. or go to our website. >> all right, thank you for coming in. if you missed that, go

. >> reporter: perhaps the biggest buzz this year is all about uggie, the jack russell from "the artistcar nominee, james cromwell, is one of uggie's co-stars. >> there's a scene where i bring george back and i drop him on the bed. and i look down at the dog. and the dog sort of looks up at me. and i sort of indicate to the dog, what do you think we should do? he goes, i got it. okay. >> reporter: last night, the golden collar went to uggie. >> he's like the brad pitt of dogs. all the right ingredients in there. >> reporter: he's now a top dog in hollywood, even though, like brad pitt -- >> bow. >> reporter: -- he's never won an oscar. i'm david wright, for "nightline," in hollywood.

he is a jack russell terrier mix, you can give him an easy time what is supposed to be the good time in his life. mr.basement does believe the government can make a difference for pets that need a home like tank but he doesn't want anything to do with it so is it what it is, tim, let's talk about the thunderstorm or what could be. >> tomorrow is nice, 52 degrees right now, we are at noon at 52. the average for this date is 47. 31 is your dew point, air is drew, northwest wind at 18, around the state 37 toward oakland, 54 on the shore, 49 elkton, the immediate metro area, temperatures upper 40s to about 50, 52 clum by, a 51 annapolis and 51 on kent island, winds with a northwest flow to them, really not even keeping us in the cool zone, northwest wind taps into cold air, not this time. a lot of sunshine and northwest wind is only tapping into air that is very much like we are up around the great lakes, every 1 is in the milder range. what we have now is a disturbance forming around the gulf that will make its way in here saturday night and start crossing the southern states and by sun

oscar's red carpet could host a jack russell terrier reunion. with cosmo.adventures of tintin." these a-1 canines must yield to the classics. benji, toto. >> i have a feeling we're not in kansas anymore. >> reporter: this year's movies unleashed the dogs greatness. >> oh, this year's biggest scene stealer joins us with his trainer, omar von muller. you want to do this. so, uggie are you nervous about sunday? [ dog barking ] >> i see. i see. i don't blame you. are you disappointed that the academy didn't bend the rules and let you be nominated. [ dog barking ] >> that, too, is understandable. sausages or something? sausages. sausages. that's your favorite? is that what you enjoy? as they said, never work with children or dogs or mans. you're adorable. omar, he was a rescue wasn't he? >> yes. a friend of mine called me and said, there's a nice jack russell, he's going to end up at the pound. the owner can't handle him. come take a look. the rest is history. >> and he's retiring. thank you so much. ñsñsñsñsñsñsñú >>> chris connelly, can bust a mean move. we'll

. >> marshmellow is a little over 4-years-old a wire haired jack russell parts of russell terrier mixs difficult with breed, -- as is typical with this breed, very smart. >> that's why she likes me. >> is there any question? of course not. [ laughing ] >> you are smart. >> she would easy to train and very eager to please. the only thing we would say is and i know this would break your heart new york homes with cats. marshmellow and cats are not a match made in heaven. other than that -- she thinks they are snacking -- she thinks they are snacks, unfortunately. something happens to her when she sees a cat. >> if you are interested in marshmellow and you don't have cats call the oakland spca. thank you. >> pleasure. >> sweetest dog. >> good name marshmellow. for all of us here thanks for joining us. >> who wants to be a millionaire is next. >> keep track on twitter at abc7 news bay area. abc7 news bay area. >> have a great day! closed captioning by closed captioning services,inc now's a great time to get at&t u-verse tv. make the switch! [ female announcer ] call to get u-verse -- now w

. >> marshmellow is a little over 4-years-old a wire haired jack russell parts of russell terrier mixdifficult with breed, -- as is typical with this breed, very smart. >> that's why she likes me. >> is there any question? of course not. [ laughing ] >> you are smart. >> she would easy to train and very eager to please. the only thing we would say is and i know this would break your heart new york homes with cats. marshmellow and cats are not a match made in heaven. other than that -- she thinks they are snacking -- she thinks they are snacks, unfortunately. something happens to her when she sees a cat. >> if you are interested in marshmellow and you don't have cats call the oakland spca. thank you. >> pleasure. >> sweetest dog. >> good name marshmellow. for all of us here thanks for joining us. >> who wants to be a millionaire is next. >> keep track on twitter at abc7 news bay area. abc7 news bay area. >> have a great day! closed captioning by closed captioning services,inc i can barely hear a thing with amber's band practicing. ♪ you're right, we've had enough. but i know exactly wh

witnesses saw the jack russell terrier hit the ground and confronted 22-year-old danielle walker andcame out to retrieve the animal. walker faces animal cruelty charges. >>> caltrans sees the new eastern span will open on or after labor day weekend of next year. the new bridge will open 24 years after part of the span collapsed in the 1989 earthquake. >>> let's hope it is clear on that when it opens up as it is this morning. that's aç differentç picture than yesterday. >> around labor day you have that summer fog that is so famous in san francisco. >> i was saying hope. >> right. let's check in with meteorologist mike nicco. >>> right now highway 37 still the one area where we've been dealing with fog all morning from novato to almost american canyon. visibility down less than a quarter of a mile at the reporting station in novato the rest of us okay. let's talk about winds coming out of the north some of this fog is going to spill across the san pablo bay and start to move into san francisco bay. it will be short lifted -- short-lived, if you see some it only with going to hang ar

. >> you know what happened -- nice little dog, jack russell terrier. >> jimmy: uggie from the silents very sweet and everything, i know, i know, i know. does tricks, saved his master's life and our dog is like a ferocious guard dog and terrorizes kids and i think you could see why it may have been snubbed when -- appreciate the acting of this dog, not since jack benny has the under playing of this dog and then the muzzle that came out in 3-d, it's genius. but i'm not kidding you. [ applause ] >> i swear. >> jimmy: you actually wrote a letter. >> we wrote a letter. >> jimmy: to the "l.a. times" op-ed. >> they call it the golan collar. the first annual golden collar awards and that's one of the reasons i'm annoyed quite honestly. >> jimmy: maybe it'll be the last. >> maybe. >> jimmy: the first time you've directed a dog in a film. >> yes, yes. >> jimmy: and did you like it? compared to directing don rickles in "casino." >> the doberman had more, i don't know, more flir to him. also i think he looks better in 3-d. he's going to kill me. >> jimmy: no one has more flair than don. >> don i

police arrested 22-year-old danielle walker after getting a call that she had tossed a jack russell terrier out of a window. neighbors think it's the same dog discould have around a scaffolding outside the apartment building a few weeks ago. at that time, they say animal care and control rescued the dog and return it had to the owner. >> that is just horrific. >>> hundreds of demonstrators joined a statewide demonstration against the so-called 1%. a new study shows how top ear r earners are holding back the working class. >> disproportionately some of us have suffered a lot, others of us continue the same. >> today's march in the silicon valley was part of a coordinated statewide action that included similar events in sacramento, san diego and l.a. a study to be released by the union, united service workers west reportedly shows how the 1% lessen the incomes of working class families by less than $10,000. >>> advance but at what cost? advanced placement courses are a common way for high school students to get a leg up on college. they take ap courses to boost their grade point average and s

hollywood's top dog these days, uggi, the jack russell terrier is the scene stealer of "the artist."st revealed there's a crucial secret to working with uggi. >> when i have sausages in my pocket, he likes that. >> he wouldn't come out of the trailer unless you had sausages. >> has the success of "the artist" transformed uggie into a demanding celebrity? his costars think so. >> 28 trailers. and he wanted a trailer with a fire hydrant, which is really hard to find. >> even his owner acknowledges all the attention may be causing uggie to misbehave at home. >> has fame changed him? >> this morning he was eat iing cat food and he knows he's not supposed to do it 37 i said uggie, and he looked at me like he could eat whatever he wants. >> he's not the only dog getting praise this season. christopher plumber is passionate about his costar k cosmo in "beginners." >> and the dog in hugo has been unfairly upstaged by uggie. >> it's that i feel because of the character that blacky was, he was aggressive. >> dogs don't qualify for actual oscars, but at the golden collar awards, reality tv dogs

. >> reporter: that cute dog is uggy, a 10-year-old jack russell terrier who found his way onto hollywood'stion point to a film with no words. a trained talent who fittingly enough has a casting agent who couldn't be more proud. >> i knew he was the only dog that can fill this role. i mean, i knew it from the time i read the script. >> reporter: but uggy isn't the only canine cast in a nominated role this year. cosmo starring opposite ewan mcgregor in "beginners" even has speaking parts. >> you'd better learn how to talk with me. >> reporter: via subtitles. >> dogs learn so fast. they really do. and they're eager to work. >> reporter: matilda cagney is cosmo's trainer. >> go to your mark. >> reporter: she found him at the pound and rescued him. he's smart, patient and best of all, she says, no matter how famous they get, dogs never turn into divas. >> that's the beauty of the animal. come on. they don't get that way. >> reporter: we are celebrating finally canine thespians. >> reporter: at this year's first ever golden collar awards, hollywood's hounds strutted their stuff. some big-time ba

the messages pouring in and remind them a lot of michael jack's death and the twitter messages from celebrities, people knew her as well. russellote this, my thoughts and prayers with her beautiful child and her entire family. this is a tough time for the entire community as we all loved whitney. may she rest in peace and may we all dance with everybody. >> christina aguilera has a beautiful voice and modeled over whitney. >> whitney's voice was so special to me and her voice soared to places most drinkers dream of riching. she will be missed. and dolly partton. mine is the only one of millions of hearts woke enover the death of whitney houston. and i will always be grateful and in awe of the wonderful performance she did on my song and i can truliy say from the bottom of my heart, whitney, i will always love you. you will be missed. and the song that whitney stopping was dolly parton, number one for 14 straight weeks, the love song of our generation. >> alisyn: and dolly does it well, too. boy, it's a beautiful song. >> clayton: much more on the life and legacy of whitney houston coming up over the next few hours of our show,