My little adopted chihuahua/terrier mix.
@whiteheather39 (24403)
United States
January 4, 2007 1:08pm CST
She is such a sweet, formerly abused, little dog but instead of my friends saying that I did the right thing in adopting her all I hear is how could you want such an ugly dog. Do you think people should only care for an animal if it is beautiful? I don't. I think they all have something beautiful about them
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@conniej14 (248)
• United States
4 Jan 07
Some people are so cruel. I have never seen anything ugly that god has made. The only ugly thing is their attitude.
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@Lillith (774)
• United States
4 Jan 07
Well, I would say just don't listen to them. Actually, you could tell them that they are being rude and should mind their own business. I have a little chihuahua/jack russell mix. And all I hear about is how I had wanted a full blooded chihuahua and then got THIS dog. Well I do tell them that yes I wanted a full blooded chihuahua, but Daisy has turned out to be the perfect dog for me and I love her. That usually shuts them up a bit, even if they DO shake their heads some.
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@whiteheather39 (24403)
• United States
4 Jan 07
Daisy is beautiful. I have two other full blooded chihuahuas and my little mix is just as precious to me as the other two. Thanks for your response and photo.
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@mspretteekittee (80)
• United States
4 Jan 07
Hunny you did the right thing, dump the friends and keep the dog. I can not understand how people put stipulations on the love they give an animal based on looks. I see ugly people give birth to ugly children do we reject them. No wonder so many are neglected!
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@irisheyes (4370)
• United States
4 Jan 07
I can't believe anybody said that! I think those little guys are adorable especially the one in the avatar. He's too cute for words. Some one else on here posted that the shelter wouldn't take her cat because they said the cat was just too ugly. Now I happen to known beyond any shadow of a doubt there is NO such thing as an ugly cat....Let's face it some people have no taste!
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@redyellowblackdog (10629)
• United States
4 Jan 07
That's right, there is no such thing as an ugly cat. I like yours. Here's mine.
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@whiteheather39 (24403)
• United States
4 Jan 07
Thank you. I shall tell them you said they were adorable.LOL
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@enchantedemerald (454)
• United States
4 Jan 07
People should care for all animals. Beauty isn't about what just is on the outside-it's also inner beauty. Your little dog was formerly abused which I think is horrible but yet her personlaity is one of sweetness and love. Don't let your friends remarks bother you--you did the right thing by adopting her.
@steffylikewoah (1762)
• United States
5 Jan 07
I think she's actually kinda cute hahaah! I love her crazy white hair. I bet her personality makes her even cuter!! Dont mind those people. When we rescued our cat, people kept saying she was ugly. I think you're a wonderful person for not only rescuing your dog but because you opened your heart to love her, when many others wouldn't!
@whiteheather39 (24403)
• United States
6 Jan 07
Thanks the crazy hair is the terrier in her it sticks up all over
@whiteheather39 (24403)
• United States
6 Jan 07
I was descriptive please read the topic. I am also being polite in not saying what I think of your response.
@catsk123 (96)
• United States
4 Jan 07
Is princess the dog they think is ugly? I think she's adorable!
If she can still give love after being abused she is something really special.
Maybe your "friends" are jealous of something in your life and want to hurt you or cut you down to their size. Why else would people say things that hurt you? They don't sound like friends to me. You need friends as special and as loving to you as princess.
@thinkingoutloud (6127)
• Canada
4 Jan 07
You know what, whiteheather? Small dogs have become accessories these days, much like the newest "way overpriced" handbag or face-enveloping sunglasses. People want them to be cute so they can think THEY look cute toting them around. It makes me sick.
Good for you for adopting a dog that needed all the love you could give her. I'm glad she knows now that not all humans are jerks. I won't tell you what I think of anyone that would abuse an animal. I prefer to just give you a virtual hug instead :)
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@shelonewolf1969 (486)
• United States
4 Jan 07
I used to breed chihuahuas I got calls from people wanting dogs for thier teens to carry around in bags .I don't care you can care them around in bags sure but they are still dogs they well need trained .At first they well whine bark they need house trained how ment bussy teen girls really want a fashion Assesery that requires as much time and commitment as a living breathing dog does .Then when they decide it any worth it the dog won't do like tinker bell then the poor thing is either negleted or in a shelter or rescue .
Btw you dog is not ugly it is cute as a pet groomer I might even up the hairs on the neck but other wise it looks great .
@whiteheather39 (24403)
• United States
4 Jan 07
Thanks makes me sick. Paris Hilton's chihuahua "Tinkerbell" has her own website.
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@sioux2u (176)
• United States
5 Jan 07
i dont think it matter if they think your or there dog is pretty or not, its up to you, all puppy dogs are diffent frome each other .just like people are, you meet some you like you get to know them. than again you meet people you dont like so you dont have any thing to do with them.if you just pick a pretty face, , you just might be loseing out on something special. i think your puppy dog is cute, sweet, an you did a good thing buy bring her home with you. she will learn to love again . she will be happy.thanks for sharing
@mari61960 (4893)
• United States
4 Jan 07
Cheers to you...I think it's great that you have opened your heart and home to an animal in need. I think that "beauty is in the eye of the beholder"
I wish more people would help unwated pets. I have adopted alot of animals that were not attractive. You have to look beyond..just as with people to see their inner beauty.
Here are some links for anyone looking to adopt a pet in need.
http://www.petfinder.org/
www.animalshelter.org/
http://www.animalshelter.org/
www.pets911.com
@kareng (54599)
• United States
4 Jan 07
And those are the kind of people who shouldn't own any pets! Arrrffff. Are all people beautiful? NO. But we all have feelings...just like animals.
Every living think deserves to be loved.
You did the right thing. You will get more from this pet and your interactions that those friends. They don't get it and probably get a pet to match their furniture. Right?
@whiteheather39 (24403)
• United States
4 Jan 07
Very right. I love my house plants, they are also living things. Thanks
@sweetgirl_k1 (3972)
• United States
4 Jan 07
Your friends shouldn't say that. I think every animal should have someone good taking care of it. I'm glad you adopted her and are taking good care of her.
@whiteheather39 (24403)
• United States
4 Jan 07
Gorgeous. It's amazing how many members have their pets are their avatars. Thanks
@shays57 (4)
• United States
4 Jan 07
Personally, I think she is lovely! She needs you right now and I didn't adopt my husband because he was cute, he was sweet and caring and he needed LOVE! I also adopted an abused cocker, he's so sweet and so afraid we are going to leave him and never come back. Do people only care for humans because their beautiful! Good Luck with your adoption!
@whiteheather39 (24403)
• United States
4 Jan 07
Thank you. This discussion certainly helps me believe there are are lots of good people in myLot.
• United States
4 Jan 07
Ugly has feelings too.
That little dog probably has a great big heart and gives you alot of love.
Looks aren't everything,right?
You did the right thing and gave this little dog a second chance.
Bless You
