the british academy of film and television arts snootily scoffed that his unique motivation as an actor was sausages. that's true. but some argue the academy should be more inclusive. >> i think the animals should get as much credit as we do. >> i'm presuming you don't act on command. or for treats. >> no, i do. are you kidding me? treats. a mortgage payment. like that's a treat. >> reporter: happily, uggie did get some recognition this year. last week at the first annual golden collar awards -- >> and the golden collar goes to -- >> reporter: -- uggie was top dog. every dog has its day. david wright, abc news, hollywood. >> oh. and he almost never was. he was destined for the dog pound before an animal trainer saved him. >> he was rejected by two owners as being too wild. but then the third owner -- ever since me and uggie. >> who's watching him right now? >> the girlfriend's back watching him. they're cuddling right now. oh, uggie.wswswswswswswswswswsws