Rusco was abandoned in Moreno Valley in 2006 and rescued from the Moreno Valley Animal Shelter by animal trainer Mike Alexander, who ran across the dog's photo on a website while casting "Beverly Hills Chihuahua (2008).".
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.
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.