PETS WITH A FACE ONLY AN OWNER COULD LOVE.

Even I couldn't help these guys!
 http://www.ugly-cat.com/ needs your photos!

Earlier this June, Ms. Ellie, a previous winner of the "World's Ugliest Dog" contest made national news when she passed away at the age of 17, before she could make aother run at the title later this month

The annual  World's Ugliest Dog Contest will be held again this June 23rd-27th at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma, California.If you can't attend, just go to the link and vote online!

 From the Sonoma-Marin Fair website, the 2010 World s Ugliest Dog Contest Contenders

SQUIGGY Exeter, RI Click here to vote Squiggy is 3 years old and a mix of Chinese Crested and Japanese Chin. He's as goofy as he looks - and we just love him ... more...	MISS ELLIE Tennessee Click here to vote Miss Ellie is a pure breed chinese crested hairless. She is around 16 or17 years old, has only a couple back teeth, cataracts in her eyes, several moles and pimples... more...	POSSOM Tennessee Click here to vote Meet Possom... at least that is what a few ol' timers here in TN said she looks like... more...
ELLA BLEU Texas Click here to vote Ella Bleu was born by emergency c-section in October of 2005. She was the runt of the litter,... more...	RASCAL Sunnyvale, CA Click here to vote Rascal is the original 2002 World's Ugliest Dog winner and "Ring of Champions" title holder who is ready to come back and challenge the ugliest of the ugly. Owned by actor, Dane Andrew ... more...	MOJO   Click here to vote Mojo has a face only a mother could love and I absolutely adore her. Despite her appearance, she is the sweetest, most lovable dog you could wish for. She always causes a stir... more...
ELVIS   Click here to vote Elvis is a min pin chinese crested mix. He is about 5 years old and a wild child. He was rescued from a hoarder and brought to a city shelter... more...	ITTY BITTY NC Click here to vote Itty Bitty is a one eyed, 1 year old, female, hairless Chinese Crested and Pug Mix. When she was born she was featured on the local TV news! ... more...	PABST   Click here to vote Pabst is the current Worlds Ugliest Dog 2009 and is back this year to defend his title. Pabst loves that he can spread the word ... more...
VERONICA Phoenix, AZ Click here to vote Veronica got her name from the old Archie comics and she is the epitome of a diva. People regularly stop me to ask me what she is.... more...	REGGIE Phoenix, AZ Click here to vote Reggie is quite a dog. He has a personality that's hard to put your finger on, and a face to match. What can we tell you? ... more...	GROVIE Santa Rosa, CA Click here to vote Grovie is a 7 year old male pug from Santa Rosa, Ca. returning to the Ugly Dog Contest 2010 after a 1 year hiatus. His house mate Kaiya competed last year and lost to Miss Elle. ... more...
ICKY   Click here to vote At just 6 months old, Icky has seen his share, He entered his first contest at the age of 4 months and took second to that little guy "Rascal", and he was hooked... more...	CHICHI   Click here to vote Chichi is a Chihuahua in desperate need of dental work. She has a significant underbite. Because of this and the fact that her nose sort of; curls up ... more...	EGER   Click here to vote Eger is a 13 year old Chinese crested Toy poodle mix. He was named after a character in the movie Men in Black because he was really wrinkly when he was born. ... more...

I decided to check out some previous winners looking for the ugliest dog of all time. My vote DEFINITELY goes to Sam!(Is he biting his own foot?) Apparently so did a lot of other votes, cause he won the contest 3 years straight! 2003-2005

But some notable previous winners were:

The 2006 winner, Archie.

The 2007 winner, heeere's Elwood!

Gus was the 2008 winner.Does anyone else sense a Chinese Crested trend here?

And last, but certainly not least the 2009 winner, Pabst. He proves that you don't have to be bald and toothless to be the top dog!

I think Victoria deserves an honerable mention!

Or, just wallpaper your computer with cool ugly dogs!

And if you just can't get enough...

Beat the heat!

Well, Quartzsite finally hit the triple digit temperatures that can drive away even the "bona fide" residents. "Monsoon season" is just around the corner (June 15th), and then refrigerated air conditioning units are necessary because “swamp coolers” won't be much help when the humidity climbs from the rain. 

The meteorologist out of Phoenix says "we're under an extreme heat advisory, so don't forget to water your pets". While that's certainly a well intentioned tip, it may not do much good. Just like you and I, pets don't like to drink warm water on a hot day. Water left sitting out in a dish can quickly warm up to room temperature, or if you live in Quartzsite, it's probably hot coming right out of the tap! Your dog or cat may avoid drinking until things cool down at night. Here in the desert, there can be several weeks where it never gets even close to cool...by the time your pet decides to drink, it may already be dehydrated. Try giving your pet ice cubes, or putting ice in their water bowl. 

Leave your pet at home in the air conditioning. If you must run errands or you are on a vacation with your dog, make sure that you carry a spare key for your vehicle. With a spare key, you can leave the vehicle running and the air conditioner on, while still being able to lock it.

Even in the moderate temperatures of the early morning, a car acts like a greenhouse, trapping the sun’s heat. Did you know that temperatures can potentially rise as much as 34 degrees a minute? For example, with the car windows slightly open the inside temperature can climb from 85 degrees to 102 degrees Fahrenheit in only ten minutes, and up to 120 degrees in only 20 minutes!

When a dog’s core temperature rises to 107-108 degrees they will quickly suffer irreparable brain damage or even death. Leaving your dog in a hot car is a sure way to bring on heat stroke. If concerned citizens, the police, or animal control believes that your dog is in distress, there’s a good chance your widow may be broken to retrieve the animal and you could face criminal charges.

Early signs of heatstroke include:

*rapid breathing

*dry mouth and nose

*rapid heart rate

*dull grey-pink or red gums

These symptoms can be followed within minutes by collapse, seizures, coma and death.

Even in the early stages of heat stroke, you could be fighting for your dog’s life. That’s because a dog’s core temperature can continue to rise even after you reduce the temperature in the environment.  Wet the dog down with cool (not cold!) water or wrap the dog in a wet towel and get to your veterinarian right away.

Dehydration in Dogs

Know the Signs
and How to React

Dehydration in dogs, which occurs due to an excessive loss of body fluids, is a common and dangerous condition that needs to be immediately addressed. If left untreated, dehydration can lead to serious consequences, including organ failure and death. For this reason, pet parents should learn to recognize the signs of dehydration and how to respond to it with proper dog first aid and veterinary attention.

Dehydration in Dogs is Typically Caused by:

• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Fever
• Not enough intake of food or water
• Overexposure to heat

An ill dog is at high danger of dehydration, since the illness can cause dog diarrhea , dog vomiting, fever and a lack of desire to eat and drink.

Along with a loss of water, dehydration also typically involves a loss of electrolytes – minerals such a sodium, chloride and potassium.

Signs of Dehydration in Dogs Include:

• Lack of skin elasticity
• Dry, sticky gums
• Sunken eyes
• Too much or too little urination
• Lethargy
• Delay in capillary refill time (the time it takes for your dog’s gum to return to its normal color after you press your finger against it)

How to Determine Dehydration in Dogs

Although it is less accurate than medical testing from your veterinarian, a quick at-home physical examination to test the elasticity of your dog’s skin can help tell you if your dog is dehydrated. To check, do the following:

Gently pull up on the skin at the back of your dog’s neck. If the skin does not immediately spring back to its normal position (within 1 or 2 seconds), your dog is dehydrated and needs immediate attention. The longer it takes for the skin to return to its normal position, the more severe the dehydration.

Be aware that if your dog is older it will be more difficult to accurately perform this test, since older dogs naturally lose some of their skin elasticity.

After your dog has been re-hydrated, it is essential that your veterinarian perform the proper examinations and tests to determine the underlying cause. Only by doing so can you ensure that your pet is healthy and avoid repeated dehydration.

Again, dehydration in dogs is a serious condition that requires prompt attention by a veterinary profession. Do not take chances with your dog’s life. If at any time you suspect that your dog might be dehydrated, immediately bring him to your veterinarian for diagnoses and treatment.

Legal Disclaimer
If your pet is showing any signs of distress or you suspect your pet is seriously ill, contact your veterinarian immediately. This information is not meant to be a substitute for veterinary care.

http://www.the-happy-dog-spot.com/dehydration-in-dogs.html

Sheriff Joe Arpaio barks out both sides of his mouth

I saw this, and thought it was worth bringing to light, disgusting...

http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/valleyfever/2010/02/sheriff_joe_arpaio_desperate_t.php

Sheriff Joe Arpaio's "Desperate" to Find Home for Pitbull; If He Finds One, Let's Hope His Goons Don't Burn it Down
By James King, Tuesday, Feb. 23 2010 @ 11:14AM
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Categories: Animal Use and Abuse

Sheriff Joe Arpaio is holding a press conference today in which he will seek a home for a pit bull named Queenie, which has been living in the Sheriff's Department's MASH Unit for about seven years.

Whenever we hear about America's self-proclaimed "toughest sheriff''s" soft spot for any animal that can't speak or file a lawsuit, we can't help but think back to another pooch from the sheriff's past, who had a home that the sheriff's goon squad burned to the ground with the dog inside.

In 2004, New Times featured a story titled Dog Day Afternoon about a raid gone wrong, when the sheriff's SWAT team stormed a house to serve a warrant to a 26-year-old man who had some outstanding traffic violations.

In the course of the raid, Joe's deputies fired teargas into the house, which arguably started a fire that burned it to the ground.

As the house was burning, one of Joe's humanitarians drove a 10-month-old pit bull puppy -- trying to flee the burning building -- back into the inferno.

As the puppy burned, sheriff's deputies reportedly laughed at the animal's distraught owner, Andrea Barker.

But when it comes to press conferences, Joe's a dog lover, right?

"I can't understand why we haven't found her a home," Arpaio tells ABC 15 about Queenie. "I realize she's not a celebrity dog like those we confiscated from the rapper Earl Simmons, aka DMX. Those dogs were more easily adopted, but Queenie is a good dog who deserves a good home. I hate to think of her spending the rest of her life behind bars, even though it's true, she's never complained, issued a grievance, or filed a lawsuit."

That's only because she can't talk, Joe.

Arpaio's press conference isn't just for Queenie (or his ego), mind you. The sheriff says his puppy prisons are becoming over-crowded, and he wants to raise awareness and increase adoptions.

"I run a no-kill animal shelter, and I intend to keep it that way," Arpaio says.

Raids by his SWAT team, apparently, are another story.

HSUS and ASPCA thieves steal healthy show dogs

"Google"  search "Joe Woodall" for more information. My favorite link is:
http://bluedogstate.blogspot.com/2009/08/hsus-and-aspca-filling-pit-bull-burial.html


This man got his registered show dogs back after two months and a court order, because he had the presence of mind to video tape them before anything went wrong, then video tape the entire raid, then video tape his dogs in the custody of the non profit animal thieves.