1. Toto was paid more than the Munchkins!
In The Wizard of Oz (1939), Toto (real name Terry) earned about $125 per week, while many Munchkin actors reportedly earned about $50–$100.
2. Garfield’s buddy Odie wasn’t a beagle in the comics.
In Jim Davis’s comics, Odie’s breed isn’t specified. But in the live-action/CGI Garfield movies, he’s played by a real dachshund/terrier mix.
3. Bruiser Woods had his own trailer.
The tiny Chihuahua from Legally Blonde had a personal trailer and even a custom wardrobe on set!
4. Uggie from The Artist was a rescue dog.
The talented Jack Russell Terrier who charmed the world was rescued from being sent to a shelter before becoming a star.
5. The cat in Men in Black had its own stunt double.
Orion the cat, known for wearing the galaxy on his collar, had a “backup cat” trained for trickier scenes.
6. Milo from The Mask nearly stole the movie.
Milo (played by a Jack Russell Terrier named Max) was so good at performing tricks that writers added more scenes for him!
7. Homeward Bound used over 20 animal actors!
To film different stunts safely, filmmakers used several dogs and cats who looked like Shadow, Chance, and Sassy.
8. The Aristocats were inspired by a real French story.
Disney’s The Aristocats (1970) was loosely based on a true story of a Parisian family of cats who inherited a fortune.
9. Beethoven wasn’t just one St. Bernard.
The loveable slobbery star was played by several trained St. Bernards — each chosen for different types of scenes.
10. Salem from Sabrina the Teenage Witch had many faces.
Salem was sometimes a real cat, sometimes an animatronic puppet — and sometimes just a stuffed toy for certain shots.
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