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animals2 years ago•1 min saved

Scooter the Chinese Crested Crowned World's Ugliest Dog at Sonoma-Marin Fair

Scooter, a seven-year-old Chinese Crested dog with deformed hind legs, sparse hair, and a ratlike tail, has been crowned the World's Ugliest Dog at the annual contest held in Petaluma, California. Despite his lack of aesthetic appeal, Scooter won the hearts of the judges and the top prize of $1500 and a trophy. Scooter's owner, Linda Elmquist, praised his resilience and determination in overcoming his challenges and defying all odds. The competition promotes dog adoption and showcases extraordinary canines that have defied adversity.

via KGO-TV|

#animals #chinese-crested #dog-adoption

animals2 years ago•2 min saved

Scooter, the Bald and Backward-Legged Pup, Wins World's Ugliest Dog Crown

Scooter, a 7-year-old Chinese Crested with reversed hind legs and a loose tongue, won the World's Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma, California. Scooter had been brought to animal control in Tucson, Arizona, to be euthanized but was rescued and given a chance at finding a good home. His owner, Linda Elmquist, hoisted him high after he was named the champion. The contest promotes the adoption of dogs and celebrates imperfection.

via The New York Times|

#adoption #animals #chinese-crested

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

"Mom influencer" convicted of faking attempted kidnapping in California

Kathleen Sorensen, a California woman, has been found guilty of falsely reporting that a couple tried to kidnap her children at a Michaels craft store in Petaluma, California, in 2020. She could serve up to six months in jail for one count of false report of a crime. Sorensen recorded and posted a viral video on Instagram about the purported incident, but her report proved to be false and was contradicted by store video and the accused couple. The jury also found Sorensen not guilty on two additional charges.

via CNN|

#california #crime #false-report

crime2 years ago•5 min saved

Prosecutor accuses 'mom influencer' Katie Sorensen of lying in closing argument.

Jury deliberations are expected to resume in the case of Katie Sorensen, a former Sonoma woman who falsely accused a Petaluma couple of trying to abduct her children in December 2020. Sorensen repeated her false claims in an Instagram video that was viewed more than 4 million times. The jury must decide whether Sorensen truly believed the couple tried to kidnap her children or whether her false accusations caused enough damage for her to be convicted of filing false police reports. Sorensen is charged with three misdemeanor counts of making a false report of a crime and could be sentenced to as much as 18 months in jail if convicted.

via The Santa Rosa Press Democrat|

#crime #false-accusations #jury-deliberations