World News for Students of English

18-08-2025 07:00

Petunia won the title at the ‘World’s Ugliest Dog Contest,’ held at the Sonoma County Fair in California. She and her owner, Shannon Nyman, received 5,000 dollars and the right to brag about their success.

This contest has been around for nearly fifty years, proving that a dog’s breed or appearance doesn’t define its value. The competition celebrates dogs with unusual looks and personalities. Many of the dogs in the contest come from shelters or puppy mills, which means they have been rescued. This shows how adoption can give pets a second chance for a happy life. The contest helps people understand the importance of saving animals and appreciating their unique qualities.

The event is more than just a competition. It is a celebration of diversity among dogs that encourages kindness towards all animals, no matter how they look. Petunia’s victory shows that being different can be special.

Difficult words: brag (to talk about yourself or something you did in a way that shows you want others to be impressed), breed (a group of animals, especially dogs, that share similar looks and traits because they come from the same family line), puppy mill (a place where dogs are kept and bred in poor conditions).

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