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And the 2009 World's Ugliest Dog Is . . .
Another Petaluma scorcher for this year's Ugly Dog Contest! The 2009 champ was a new face who won me over with his pronounced underbite, which he uses like a scoop to get the food in at mealtime. Ha.
Emmy Rossum Needs a Lint Roller
Yup, that furball and black dress could result in some unsightly hairs on Emmy Rossum. However, in this case, I'm just referring to the name of the event. Thrown by LA-based Best Friends Animal Society, the Lint Roller Party's an annual benefit for abandoned and abused animals.
In the Spotlight: Celebs (and Pets) Come Bark For The Cure
Hi, foxy Roxy! This cutie pie Pomeranian came out for the First Annual Bark For The Cure 5K/Canine Celebration with mom, Carmen Electra.
Sponsored by the Freshpet Foundation, the event (and nonprofit) supports nutritional research in the areas of prevention, care and treatment of canine cancer.
In the Spotlight: Cani di Lusso Pet Fashion Show in Mexico City
Who doesn't look better walking the runway with furry friends?! While there are doggie models at both New York's Fashion Week and Pet Fashion Week, this show took place down in Mexico City. Several pooches donned creations by Cani di Lusso, which I couldn't resist sharing with you – Check out more cuteness when you read more
In the Spotlight: Kitten Rescue's Fur Ball
LA-based Kitten Rescue held their 10th Anniversary Fur Ball this week, hosted by The Office's Jenna Fischer – who's united with Bones' Emily Deschanel – for a good cause . . .
Behind-the-Scenes Video from the 2008 Ugliest Dog Contest!
I loved chatting with the charming contestants – and their peculiar pets – at the 2008 World's Ugliest Dog Competition. I was so excited to see the pooches that I nearly forgot all the other fair fun! From ferris wheels to funnel cake, there were plenty of things to keep me occupied 'til showtime.
Adam Lippes Adoption Extravaganza
Seems like another designer wants to lend a helping hand with dog adoptions! Adam Lippes will partner with the ASPCA from April 4 to 6, and host an adoption event right in his Manhattan boutique! Representatives will be on hand to facilitate adoptions of these needy doggies, about 20 of various breeds and sizes will frolic in the windows of the store.
In the Spotlight: Easter Beagle Presents Canine Couture
The world's most popular beagle (or second most popular, anyway) hosted "The Easter Beagle Presents Canine Couture" during Palm Beach Fashion Week on March 8. Snoopy was joined in Worth Avenue's Gucci Courtyard by several model pups – and celebs like Kelly Rutherford and J. Alexander – ooh la la!
Globetrotters: Sugar & Champagne Affair in D.C.
Getting the sniff of approval from whiffs by the visiting pooches, this year's Sugar & Champagne Affair definitely got four paws up! For the sixth year running, pastry chefs from some of Washington, D.C.'s finest restaurants and bakeries whipped and dipped desserts for metro area pets and their people. Produced in conjunction with the Washington Humane Society, proceeds from this benefit go towards the metro area animal welfare workers and the canines (and felines) they rescue.
The Scoop: DogCatemy Awards Gala
Get a glimpse of animal-loving celebrities and their pets at the North Shore Animal League America’s Second Annual DogCatemy Awards Gala, recently held at NYC's Capitale. The event encourages pet owners to shoot short flicks showing how they share their lives with furry friends and then screens – and awards – several of these mini movies in categories like "Best Tail-Waggin Comedy," "Best Dogumentary," and more. All proceeds from the ceremony support the North Shore Animal League America’s mission of rescuing pets and finding them loving homes throughout the world.
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