Peckerwood Manor

I get many a kick watching Buzzfeed's interviews with puppies because you can see who is so uncomfortable that the puppies give a quick sniff and walk away and who they cuddle and want to climb on. When they are that young, they are pure instinct, so when they don't like someone, they don't even bother. The awkwardness and the tries crack me up, making me wonder about people. Tom Holland's love for the pups is adorable, and they love him, too.  When I was single, I would watch how my fosters or pets judged my interests and see if they were interested in them. If they ignored them, I knew to pass right away; if they acted put out or the animals stared and refused to engage, I might have to cancel right then and there. I am washing my hair tonight. My animal-loving bastard ex was so charming and affectionate that he won them over and took a genuine interest in my fosters, and I would catch him kissing them and whispering loving things to them. It took me time to figure it...

Imagine a parade of dogs with faces that some might consider unattractive confidently walking down a runway. This isn't a fashion mistake; it's the World's "Ugliest" Dog Contest, a truly heartwarming event that has delighted audiences for almost fifty years!  The Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma, California, each year, showcases the most delightfully unconventional dogs you can imagine. It's akin to a beauty pageant with more slobber and fewer bolt-on boobs. These dogs flaunt their unique looks, which some may find so "ugly" that they become endearing. They might not be beautiful, but their hearts and will are something that transcends their shortcomings. In 2024, the coveted title went to Wild Thang, an 8-year-old Pekingese with a remarkable spirit and a tongue that never seems to stay inside his mouth. This resilient pup overcame canine distemper as a young dog, resulting in distinctive features that would give even Pablo Picasso artist's block. ...

  "Some of my best leading men have been dogs and horses."