Anne Hathaway to adopt pup

Mar 16, 2010, 10:30 GMT

Anne Hathaway is adopting another dog.

The 'Alice in Wonderland' actress - who already has a much-loved chocolate Labrador called Esmeralda - went to Molly's Mutts and Meows volunteer animal rescue centre in West Hollywood on Saturday (13.03.10) with her partner Adam Schulman where they were seen looking at a number of mutts, including a medium-sized terrier mix named Chuck.

A source revealed: "She said she had one dog and was looking to adopt a second one. Most of the conversation was about Chuck, and whether he's good with other dogs, house-trained, mellow, things like that."

The 27-year-old star - who has been dating Adam since November 2008 - took down information regarding the purchase of Chuck before leaving, and seemed keen on giving the pooch a home.

The rescue centre has refused to comment or confirm the adoption of Chuck.

Anne has previously credited Esmeralda for helping her land the part of classic English novelist Jane Austen in 'Becoming Jane', because she hardly slept a wink the night before her audition because her dog was so ill.

She said: "I slept maybe an hour. When I arrived at the interview, I was tired and wasn't in a very good mood. I guess Julian Jarrold realised that I wasn't the bright, happy, smiley, untroubled girl from 'The Princess Diaries'. He offered me the role after that."