She’s just a busy little thing, isn’t she? Hayden Panettiere, who is currently shooting “I Love You, Beth Cooper” in Vancouver, was back in L.A. on Saturday to attend the Genesis Awards where she received the Wyler Award. The Genesis Awards are given by the Humane Society and acknowledge public figures who have drawn attention to animal abuse and exploitation. As I mentioned last week, you don’t want to mess with me when it comes to animals. My empathetic gene in regard to people might be missing, but I can be reduced to a sobbing mess from that Sarah McLachlan ASPCA “Arms of an Angel” commercial. True story. So if you want to find out more about the organization, visit their website.

Anyway, back to the cheerleader. She was the recipient of this year’s award for her work in bringing attention to Japan’s cruel slaughter of dolphins and whales. Which, again, I applaud her for. What I cannot get behind is this dress. It’s OK, but it’s a little mature for an 18-year-old–even an 18-year-old with a 31-year-old boyfriend. And don’t get me started on the old lady shoes. She fared slightly better with her choice for the Kid’s Choice Awards. The red alone is a big improvement, and I love the back of the dress. Plus, did she really need to change shoes? The ones she wore to this event (which was first) were far, far superior.

Oh, and I love (eye roll) her patented over-the-shoulder pose. We get it, Hayden. You’re a little sex kitten-in-training.