NAME: Stanley
BREED: Chihuahua mix
AGE: 5 yrs

ABOUT THE DOG: Stanley was rescued by New Yorker Alison Smith when he was about 4-years-old. He instantly bonded with Alison and adjusted to life with her, but everything changed after they moved to Los Angeles. He soon became aggressive towards anyone entering the home, so Alison must lock him in her bedroom and endure his barking until her visitors leave.

ABOUT THE OWNER: Though she had grown up with dogs, Alison didn't own one until she was an adult. While volunteering at animal shelters in New York City, she found Stanley. In mid-2007, they made the move to Los Angeles.

BEHIND THE SCENES On the day Stanley's story was filmed, another story had been scheduled. That one fell through, so Stanley and Alison jumped in as pinch hitters.