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Lamorinda Pooch Takes 3rd Place In World's Ugliest Dog Contest
When it comes to Daisy Mae, who was rescued from the streets at a young age, true beauty lies within.
LAMORINDA, CA—The uglier, the better if competing for the world's ugliest dog title.
For Daisy Mae, a 14-year-oldish mixed-breed dog from Lafayette, it was a shoo-in—almost. The pooch came in third place in the World's Ugliest Dog Contest held Friday at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma.
In addition to bragging rights, Daisy also won a $2,000 cut from $10,000 in prize money provided by MUG Root Beer, the contest sponsor.
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"Daisy's unconventional looks have made her a true queen of unconventional beauty," organizers of the contest said. "Rescued from the streets at a young age, Daisy overcame adversity and blossomed into a confident and spunky pup."
Her favorite pastimes include snuggling with her owner, Elizabeth Whitehouse; annoying her older sister, Harriet, and engaging in intense squirrel-chasing sessions.
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"Her journey inspires us by reminding us that true beauty lies within."
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