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Craig Barritt, Getty Images Sandra Bullock might have taken home the coveted gold statue at last night's Academy Awards, but we've considered her a "best actress" for quite some time for her devotion to the paws cause. Earlier this year, when she and husband Jesse James' beloved pit bull, CinnaBun, went missing, friends of the then Oscar-nominee noted that she'd rather have their pet back than win an Oscar. Happily for Sandra, she got both! But there's another reason pet lovers show Bullock such devotion; she's the mother of two special needs rescue pups, which she discussed today on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show." Poppy, a Chihuahua/Pomeranian mix, has three legs, and Ruby the Chihuahua has ...

Luckily Truman already has a home, but there are plenty who are still looking. Photo:cygnus921/Flickr I have a thing for disabled animals. Ever since my dog became three-legged, I just love the heart and courage of any animal who deals with a disability. That's why today is so special. August 12th has been declared "Adopt-a-Less-Adoptable-Pet Day." Petfinder, one of the largest pet adoption sites with more than 12,000 adoption groups, has dedicated a section of its site to old, crippled, and mostly ignored animals in need. The purpose of today is to try and get the word out about these lovable pets looking for a place to call home. Petfinder surveyed its rescue partners and found ...