Top Ten Movies That Have Negatively Impacted Animals

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1.    Jaws (1975) Responsible for the slaughter of millions of sharks.

2.    101 Dalmatians (1961) This film had a terrible effect on
       the breed, Dalmatians filled shelters for years.

3.    Legally Blonde (2001) Turned Chihuahuas into pocket pets.

4.    Cujo (1983) Ugh.

5.    Willard (2003) Killer rats.  Really?

6.    Rottweiler (2005) So why do people think rotties aren't nice?

7.    Orca (1977) See Jaws.

8.    Beverly Hills Chihuahua (2008) The most euthanized dog in
       shelters doesn't need another movie (and sequel) turning it
       into a disposable fashion accessory.

9.    They Only Kill Their Masters (1972) And so began the
       "Dobermans turn on their owners" mythology

10.  All the Jaws sequels.  If Spielberg is not funding shark research

       and recovery efforts, he should.