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Beauty in imperfection

On June 21, an eight-year-old Pekingese named Wild Thang was crowned the winner of the World's Ugliest Dog Contest, earning a $5,000 prize and a trip to New York City.

The annual contest, traditionally held in June in California, US, might seem controversial at first glance. However, its purpose is to honor dogs that have overcome physical challenges from illness or other causes, while also advocating for their adoption.