Miley Cyrus & Mate Head to the Studio

Miley Cyrus has her hands full with new pup Mate as they head into the studio in Santa Monica, Calif., on Saturday afternoon (February 20).

The 17-year-old actress, wearing a Gypsy 05 Shreds Tunic, just recently was announced as the lead nominee at the 2010 Kids Choice Awards which will be hosted by comedian Kevin James. Which awards do you think she’ll take home — all of them?

How cute is this pic of Mate looking up at Miley?!

25+ pics inside of Miley and Mate heading for the studio…