In honor of our upcoming "Pets" issue and because I've been a little, um, remiss, in blogging lately I thought I'd post some recent dog news.

1. Nude sunbather attacks Chihuahuas.

2. Dog lovers protested a Verizon Wireless ad featuring chained pit bulls attacking and Verizon has pulled the ad.

Finally, do you think your dog is cuter than this?

If so, send a copy of a photo of your cutest or best dressed dogs (or any other pet) to pets@eugeneweekly.com If you happen to have an ugly pet, send that one in too, for the ugliest pet contest. All photos due by Monday, Aug. 18.