Does not feel right!!!

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Gus crowned world's ugliest dog
By AP

Gus has three legs, one eye and no hair, except for a white tuft on the top of his head. But he's top dog.

The pedigree Chinese crested won the World's Ugliest Dog contest at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Northern California.

His owner, Jeanenne Teed, brought Gus all the way from Florida, to compete for the dubious distinction

After the excitement of the moment, Teed characterised her dog's reaction: "Well, I think right now he's ready for a nap."

The Chinese crested breed is a popular choice in this annual contest. Last year's champ, Elwood, was a Chinese crested and Chihuahua mix.

Gus's owner won $500 and will be flown to New York to appear on "CBS This Morning." The event will be aired on the Animal Planet network in October.___________________________________________________________________________________

This piece of news just seems to be in poor taste. The world's ugliest dog is actually suffering from skin cancer, has lost a leg and is in its last stretch of life. This as told by the dogs owner on national TV. According to them it was their goal to have the dog live until this contest. As if it was all their choice. According to them the dog was so exhausted during the contest that it just stood up for a few mins for the judges and then dozed off.

Why is their no outrage at this. Why is the $500 prize so celebrated and celebrated on national TV. Would the ASPCA only care if the animal has beautiful fur and good to look at. Has this not disturbed anyone else.

What if it was the world's ugliest person contest and someone with Skin cancer is the winner? Would we still be so indifferent?