Show us your ugly pets!
Being cute may get you cuddled when you're a pet. But being ugly can make you famous.
Just look at Oscar, the naked cockatoo — if you can. The bird, who has lived at the Humane Society of Broward County for 12 years, has a body that looks like its ready for the barbecue and the head of a bruised carnival dancer.
But her appearance, and unofficial title of World's Ugliest Bird, have landed her on national television and international Web sites.
Then there is the eye-popping popularity of the annual World's Ugliest Dog contest in California.
This may be the only pageant where bad hair, a scrawny tail and a rotten underbite are an asset. Here's former champion Sam on a victory lap.
Do you have your own ugly cutie? Let's see 'em! Send a photo and a note about your pet (including why their questionable looks make them so adorable) to dlade@sun-sentinel.com. This could be your pet's first step on the road to celebrity.
ANGIE BRENNAN, a Sun-Sentinel page designer,
lives with four dogs and one boyfriend. And has a lifetime of animal stories to share.
DIANE LADE, a reporter on the Sun-Sentinel's Help Team, has lived with cats, dogs, reptiles, fish, an iguana, and an armadillo.
CYNDI METZGER, editor of the Sun-Sentinel's Outlook section, is smitten with Bella, her poodle who regularly ignores requests to sit, stay and get off the ivory-colored sofa. 
JOHN TANASYCHUK, a Sun-Sentinel lifestyle writer, has lived with cats as long as he can remember. He and his partner currently share their home with three.
Comments
This is my motley crew.
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Posted by: KCK | April 19, 2008 9:19 AM
Aw, they all are adorable, KCK! None of them EVER would win an ugly pet contest. Your Little Girl could be the sister of my Dolan and Stanley looks a lot like Franny, my Hurricane Frances cat. That's great that you are taking care of a feral colony. A yacht fabric company near my neighborhood does the same thing.
Posted by: Diane Lade | April 19, 2008 10:36 AM