This Dog Proved How Beautiful Ugly Can Be

Oogy, a former bait dog, was 13 when he died on March 2 but his legacy lives on.

Meet Argentine Dogo, Oogy.

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When he was about ten weeks old and weighed 20 pounds he was used as a bait dog.

Police raided the dog fighting facility and found Oogy in a cage and took him to a local animal hospital in Philadelphia. His ear had been torn off and his lower jaw crushed.

Larry Levin and his famliy decided to adopt him not long after his rescue.

Via Facebook: OogytheBook

The name "Oogy" is a derivative of the word ugly because of Levin's initial impression upon seeing him.

Levin described Oogy as a friendly and happy-go-lucky dog.

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"When we are out and about it is difficult for people not to notice a large white dog with one ear. As people hear the story of what happened, they can’t help but be taken in by Oogy’s dignity and serenity. The word 'sweet' is used to describe him more than any other. A simple truth is that everyone –everyone- who meets Oogy falls in love with him. " Levin wrote.

Oogy gained fame for his appearance but was really known for his resilience, strength and warmth.

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"He doesn't have a mean bone in his body," Levin told People.

The family announced his death on Oogy's fan page.

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He died peacefully surrounded by the Levin family.