Rome, a 14-year old Pug poses for the press after placing second during the 2024 World's Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma, California, USA, 20 June 2024. The World's Ugliest Dog Contest has been going strong for over 30 years and is a testament that the pedigree does not define the pet. This world-renowned annual event celebrates the imperfections that make all dogs special and unique. (Photo by John G. Mabanglo/EPA/EFE)
