Singing and writing songs is more than just a hobby. I have been singing on and off professionally for over 10 years. I enjoy writing music, and have a few copyrighted songs to my name. For a little thing, my voice has been compared to Janice Joplin, although I can sing just about anything from Sade to Skynard. I am looking forward to getting back into the business, and occassionally can be seen on the stage at Sneaky Petes in Bonita Springs. Enjoy the album!
Zippy is very unique dog, who wants to go head to toe with Sam, the Worlds Ugliest Dog in CA. She has a couple of advantages, she's older, lopsided, and has a monster tongue that hangs out of the side of her mouth! Make sure to read "BRING IT ON" in the August Archives. It's funny! Zippy's picture is on page 104 in the "Bad Dog" comedy paperback book by Workman Publishing, Co., N.Y. that came out this past September available at a Barns and Noble bookstore nearest you. Zippy was the "Grand Champion" of the Ugly Dog Contest last year at the Flamingo Island Flea Market, has 2 other trophies from prior years, and took home the 2nd Place Trophy for the Nov. 2005 Ugly Dog Contest. She had her 15 minutes of fame on the John Walsh Show back in 2002, has been in the local newsprint, and television for the past 10 years. She has sported a "dog thong" for the Chico/Humane Society Fashion show at the Registry Resort, and has had her picture in the Naples Illustrated Magazine. Sam deserves a run for the money, and Zippy says "Bring it on! before my kidney's give out.
On a serious note, Zippy is having a lot of trouble lately, and I would love to see her and Sam-the-Man get together before too much times goes by.
Lots of Smiles for the two most wonderful creatures of nature and on earth. Where would Susie and I be without them?
Kelly A. Smith
the owner of the most beautiful dog on this planet!
Kelly & Zippy extend a special Thank's to FOX4 NEWS for providing the family with a tape of the coverage of the Ugly Dog Contest that aired at 10:00p.m., and for giving Zippy a once in a lifetime interview:-)))
All contents, material and photographs on ZIPPY - The Dog so Ugly-She's Cute! located at this site www.zippydogcreations.typepad.com and otherwise, belong solely to the owner Kelly A. Smith. Copyright Zippy Creations 2005. All Rights Reserved.
PeeWee, Son of SAM & Zippy has arrived! Check out his latest pictures and don't forget to Vote him World's Ugliest Dog at this years contest in Sonoma, CA. Vote for PeeWee at http://www.sonoma-marinfair.org/uglydogcontest.shtml
Sean's face loves the camera and so does he. All photo's taken by Kelly A. Smith - All Rights Reserved. Notify Parent/Guardian through this site for inquiries.
And you thought I took a lot of pictures of Zippy! Sean is 4 years old and absolutely loves to pose for the camera. Sometimes, in fact, he demands it :-) His best friend is Ryan, and he's gonna break a few hearts when he gets bigger! Sean has a big smile, dimples to die for and very nice chin :-) Contact Parent/Guardian K. Smith through this site for inquiries. Agency card going out shortly. Sean photographs very well and would make a great candidate for any advertising media.
Zippy - "Grand Dam", Superstar, Showdog, Ugly Dog Winner of the South and Sam's secret girlfriend will be coming out with a line of products so everyone can remember her special zippy personality and that ever-loving huge tongue forever!!! Stay tuned, as products will be posted on this site, and as long as her Mothers slow computer keeps running :-)) Movie Poster Collection is available now. On behalf and in rememberance of Zippy -
Love & Kisses -
Kelly
It is with a tear in my eye...oh face it i am crying...that i email you with my condolences. Zippy has been my desktop backround on my computer for almost a year now. Everyone at Bigham Jewelers comes to my computer and has a good laugh at the picture of the week of Zippy. I never met her but I miss her. I lost my beloved doxie Otto back in February and my life is still not the same. I pray for your strength and I know that Zippy is looking down at you with a smile (and a tongue hanging out)
Love and comfort,
Dan
After reading of Sam's passing last week too, I just know that they'll meet up soon...
I read your story sent to me by a dear friend. I cried as I read & remembered how my Tasha used to kiss my tears away when I was sad just like your little Zippy did. We must hang on by faith that one day we will all be together again only this time NEVER to part. I know one day I will be with Tasha, Dallas, & all the others who went before me, & so will you. See you there one day. Hugs & Kisses.
Hi Kelly,
So sorry to hear of your loss of precious Zippy. It had to be fate that sent her & Sam to heaven 'together'.
I never knew there were so many celebrity Hairless Cresteds out there. I have a little hairless man (Dioji) who will be 8 on March 22.
I just posted at Sam's blog (where I got this link), a poem to Susie. I am sending it to you as well. I hope you get as much comfort from these words as I did when the poem was given to me when my first 'son' passed in '99.
They say memories are golden, well, maybe that is true. I never wanted memories, I only wanted you.
A million times I needed you, a million times I cried.
If love alone could have saved you, you never would have died.
In life I loved you dearly, in death I love you still.
In my heart you hold a place no one could ever fill.
If tears could build a stairway and heartache make a lane, I'd walk the path to heaven and bring you back again.
Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same. But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.
May your pain be replaced by the memories of a life well lived, filled with love & happiness.
Dear Kelly:
I have just sent my condolences to Susie, because I heard about Sam's death only yesterday and I found out that Zippy had passed away right before Sam just moments ago. It is so sad and amazing that two of them were so similar in appearance and attitude, and they passed away together. They must have been indeed true soulmates... Your heart feels so empty for now, but later it will fill with memories to laugh or to cry at. This emptiness will go away, just give it a time. No one can live forever, and our beloved pets in particular, but memories of them is what makes their lives and love you felt Priceless... I know that feeling... I wish you the best and I'm sure Gigi will help you to overcome this loss.
I don't think that either Sam or Zippy were ugly, they were just fine and they were much happier in your and Susie's loving hands than many healthy and normal looking pets with cruel and abusive owners. Both of you are parents for your pets, not just owners. You can not own Love and Souls of living creatures, you must be a family for them. You were an excellent Mommy for Zippy and you are an excellent Mommy for Gigi and all your future four legged kids.
Best.
Anar.
I am so sorry for your loss! I know that someday I will have to face the loss of my beautiful little black pug,Oprah. Opie is the one constant thing in my life and I can't imagine being without her. I know that looking at Zippys gorgeous face made you laugh everyday and she always showed you how much she loved you. Thank you for sharing her with everyone. We all feel your loss.....
My very first Chinese Crested looked just like Zippy. His name was Shakes. He passed away, and I was devestated. Now, I have 2. I love them. I'm very sorry to hear he passed away. I'd like to think he's playing with Shakes.
im really sorry about Zippy its odd that sam just died too!! Sorry!
Posted by: Ashlee | November 22, 2005 at 11:49 AM
It is with a tear in my eye...oh face it i am crying...that i email you with my condolences. Zippy has been my desktop backround on my computer for almost a year now. Everyone at Bigham Jewelers comes to my computer and has a good laugh at the picture of the week of Zippy. I never met her but I miss her. I lost my beloved doxie Otto back in February and my life is still not the same. I pray for your strength and I know that Zippy is looking down at you with a smile (and a tongue hanging out)
Love and comfort,
Dan
After reading of Sam's passing last week too, I just know that they'll meet up soon...
Posted by: Dan | November 23, 2005 at 01:33 PM
Our condolences from all the Moonies at Moonage Webdream.
It's kind of odd that Sam and Zippy left this world pretty much together.
Well, maybe not.
Posted by: Moon | November 29, 2005 at 07:03 AM
im really sorry, my son and i
know about sam's and the uglies dog forthe news
Posted by: enid&rick | November 30, 2005 at 09:48 AM
I read your story sent to me by a dear friend. I cried as I read & remembered how my Tasha used to kiss my tears away when I was sad just like your little Zippy did. We must hang on by faith that one day we will all be together again only this time NEVER to part. I know one day I will be with Tasha, Dallas, & all the others who went before me, & so will you. See you there one day. Hugs & Kisses.
Ruby
Posted by: Ruby Ochoa | November 30, 2005 at 05:57 PM
Hi Kelly,
So sorry to hear of your loss of precious Zippy. It had to be fate that sent her & Sam to heaven 'together'.
I never knew there were so many celebrity Hairless Cresteds out there. I have a little hairless man (Dioji) who will be 8 on March 22.
I just posted at Sam's blog (where I got this link), a poem to Susie. I am sending it to you as well. I hope you get as much comfort from these words as I did when the poem was given to me when my first 'son' passed in '99.
They say memories are golden, well, maybe that is true. I never wanted memories, I only wanted you.
A million times I needed you, a million times I cried.
If love alone could have saved you, you never would have died.
In life I loved you dearly, in death I love you still.
In my heart you hold a place no one could ever fill.
If tears could build a stairway and heartache make a lane, I'd walk the path to heaven and bring you back again.
Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same. But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.
May your pain be replaced by the memories of a life well lived, filled with love & happiness.
Posted by: Nollisa | November 30, 2005 at 11:13 PM
Dear Kelly:
I have just sent my condolences to Susie, because I heard about Sam's death only yesterday and I found out that Zippy had passed away right before Sam just moments ago. It is so sad and amazing that two of them were so similar in appearance and attitude, and they passed away together. They must have been indeed true soulmates... Your heart feels so empty for now, but later it will fill with memories to laugh or to cry at. This emptiness will go away, just give it a time. No one can live forever, and our beloved pets in particular, but memories of them is what makes their lives and love you felt Priceless... I know that feeling... I wish you the best and I'm sure Gigi will help you to overcome this loss.
I don't think that either Sam or Zippy were ugly, they were just fine and they were much happier in your and Susie's loving hands than many healthy and normal looking pets with cruel and abusive owners. Both of you are parents for your pets, not just owners. You can not own Love and Souls of living creatures, you must be a family for them. You were an excellent Mommy for Zippy and you are an excellent Mommy for Gigi and all your future four legged kids.
Best.
Anar.
Posted by: Anar Murphy | December 01, 2005 at 09:48 AM
I am so sorry for your loss! I know that someday I will have to face the loss of my beautiful little black pug,Oprah. Opie is the one constant thing in my life and I can't imagine being without her. I know that looking at Zippys gorgeous face made you laugh everyday and she always showed you how much she loved you. Thank you for sharing her with everyone. We all feel your loss.....
Posted by: Gabrielle | December 03, 2005 at 09:47 AM
My very first Chinese Crested looked just like Zippy. His name was Shakes. He passed away, and I was devestated. Now, I have 2. I love them. I'm very sorry to hear he passed away. I'd like to think he's playing with Shakes.
Posted by: Lisa A. Hernandez | December 07, 2005 at 06:03 AM