Category Archives: Famous Mutts

Shelter Dog Brings Awareness Around Globe

Joanne Lefson adopted Oscar from the local shelter in her hometown of Capetown, South Africa. He was one day away from euthanization. After a short period of falling in love with her new best friend, Joanne realized that there were … Continue reading

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Mutt Wins Puppy Bowl VI MVP

Puppy Bowl VI went off without a hitch this year, and the animal shelter stars were absolutely spectacular –like always. This year’s MVP was a delightfully rambunctious chug (chihuahua/pug) mix named Jake. This little devil not only won MVP, but … Continue reading

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The Dangers of Purebreeding

A new English documentary covers the problems associated with breeding purebred animals. The documentary even covers how these breeds have changed in the last century as long as the breed-specific diseases associated with many breeds. The show will be appearing … Continue reading

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Gas Station Dog Told To Go Home

Cody, a helpful and friendly dog ambassador in a Florida gas station, has been ordered to stay home because health inspectors have no sympathy for animals being in the same place as food for sale. Of course, Cody really poses … Continue reading

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Adopt A Shelter Dog

October is adopt a shelter dog month and to help show my support, I recently posted on Neatorama about famous dogs who were adopted from shelters or the streets. Featured at left is famous little Pabst, this year’s ugliest dog … Continue reading

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New Ugliest Dog Winner

Meet Pabst. With an adorable underbite, this beautiful boxer mix is the proud winner of the 2009 World’s Ugliest Dog Competition in Petaluma. Personally, I think he’s too adorable for his own good.

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The Obamas Missed Opportunites

First off let me say that Bo looks like a great dog and I’m sure the Obama family will have years of happiness with their new pet. That said, the president missed a few great opportunities by adopting a pure-bred … Continue reading

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The Ugliest Dog in San Diego

It sounds mean, but there is actually quite a bit of competition for the title of ugliest dog in the annual San Diego competition.This years winner is the “lovely” boxer mix, Chomper, seen to the left. She was the only … Continue reading

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Cassidy Gets a Prostetic Leg

As much as I love tripeds, it sincerely saddens me to know the spunky pups that survive so well without one of their limbs are doomed to die a very untimely death. It’s great to hear about advances like this … Continue reading

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PetSugars Vote A Mutt Top Dog

Jennifer Aniston’s Corgi/Terrier Mix was voted the best celebrity dog of 2008 by their users. Bonus points to the pup for disliking John Mayer. Go muttskis!

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