Emma Roberts and Jake T. Austin at our interview Credit: Lynn Barker

After starring in her own TV show and playing Nancy Drew, teen actress Emma Roberts took on some indie films and a part as Andi, a teen foster child who, with her little brother Bruce ("Wizards of Waverly Place"'s Jake T. Austin), tries to find a true home and family and also make a home for a ragtag crew of L.A. stray street mutts in the fun film Hotel for Dogs. We visited the set in downtown L.A. early in 2007 on a crisp, cold morning and were amazed at the large herd of dog trainers who were able to keep all the pooches in line. Jake was enthusiastic and Emma was snacking on healthy veggies, fruits and dip between scene set-ups. Lots of dog petting went on.

Now, in 2009, we met with the young actor duo again in Westwood, Ca. near UCLA. Jake had on a cool "Joker/Heath Ledger" tee and jeans and Emma, who turns 18 next month, looked dress-up/casual in tight black skinny pants, very high brown boot/heels and a hot pink, Grecian-inspired, pleated silk blouse by Elizabeth and James. Her dark red nails and big copper earrings finished the modern look.

So, how is working with a massive menagerie of mutts? What about the teens' own pets, what is up on "Waverly Place", did Emma give up a singing career and is college in the cards for her? Pull up a chair! Oh, also pretend you hear a lot of munching noises in the answers... we'd provided some of those yummy Ferrio Rocher candy balls and Emma and Jake chowed down....