Who needs backstabbing friends like Heidi Montag when you have a new puppy? 'Nuff said. While out and about, the The Hills' Lauren Conrad keeps her new pup, Chloe, close with a gold charm necklace engraved with her name.

She's a cutie, this one. Check out these cute photos of Lauren Conrad wearing this in People magazine's style section. We'll look for it on The Hills later!

LC keeps friends close, enemies closer... dog closest.