Jinny Lu came to us through Pug Rescue of Korea. Youngest grumble member at the Pug Hotel Senior Sanctuary Love, kindness and mommy kisses have helped him defy the anticipated short life that we all expected him to have with our family. I vowed that day, he would be so loved that he would never remember how awful his previous life had been. When I first met him, he was the happiest creature that I had ever met. The veterinarian had suggested that because of his tumors and multiple conditions that we might only have him for a few weeks, maybe a month. Happy Face came to us with the veterinarian letting us know that adopting him would be an act of hospice for this decrepit old dog who would need life long medication. Dogs had survived off of anything that they could. I remember reading about the home where he had been rescued from. He came from a hoarder’s house where the conditions were deplorable. The shelter had this particular dog for quite some time. Mr Happy Face was born into our family at the age of 17 years old. I saw a creature who was indeed old, needed a second chance and deserved to be loved. The shelter staff tried to prepare me for what I was about to see. There was in fact, another dog there who was much older and had health issues and I was warned could be inbred because he was so ugly. I asked if there were any other dogs that were similar to that one. When I arrived at the shelter, I asked to see a particular dog that, fortunately for me, had just been adopted. Since having a baby would have been an act of god, I opted to adopt a dog. During the pandemic, I had hoped to either have a baby or adopt a dog. He was adopted from a shelter in Arizona. Happy Face joined our family in August of 2021. The annual World’s Ugliest Dog® Contest is not about making fun of “ugly” dogs, but having fun with some wonderful characters and showing the world that these dogs are really beautiful! Entry forms for the Contest and the Petfest are available now, just click on the link to your left. And the dogs certainly seem to enjoy the adoration of the fans. Animal rescue and adoption groups are also on site with information showcasing adoptable pets.Ī good many of the contestant dogs have been rescued from shelters and puppy mills and the contest has done much to raise awareness for adoption of dogs, and that no matter their physical detractions, these animals are loving companions. The World’s Ugliest Dog® Contest follows up with a vet check on-site just prior to the contest. Prior to arriving for the contest, all the dogs must provide a veterinarian’s paperwork asserting that they are healthy. They proudly walk both pedigreed pooches and Heinz 57 mutts down the red carpet to the cheers and clapping of the crowd. The owners of all kinds of dogs are also all kinds of people, from youngsters to senior citizens, each proud of their pet despite missing fur, crossed eyes, duck waddles or mismatched ears. Since the 70’s, the Contest has been a testament that all dogs do not have to meet AKC pedigree standards to be man’s (or woman’s) best friend. The internationally observed event celebrates homely hounds and the humans who love them. The old saying “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder” is exemplified at the World’s Ugliest Dog® Contest at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma, CA. Please join us in raising awareness and support for the pets yet to be placed in a loving home. Many of the contestant dogs have been rescued from shelters and puppy mills, to find loving homes in the hands of those willing to adopt. It’s a wonderful show of pageantry and pride.Īnd while fun and entertaining, the contest speaks to the importance of advocating for the adoration of all animals and the benefits of adopting. Each pup and handler will bask in the limelight as they are escorted along the red carpet to show off their unique beauty to the judges, international media, celebrity host, and fans. The day begins with pre-contest entertainment and information on pet care and adoption. This world-renowned event celebrates the imperfections that make all dogs special and unique. Dogs of all breeds and sizes have warmed our hearts and filled our lives with unconditional love. Friday, June 23rd – the World’s Ugliest Dog® Contestįor nearly 50 years, the World’s Ugliest Dog® Contest has been a testament that the pedigree does not define the pet.
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