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Wendy Diamond, owner of Lucky, a Maltese dog, adjusts Lucky's hat before her bridal shower in New York
Wendy Diamond, owner of Lucky, a Maltese dog, adjusts Lucky's hat before her bridal shower in New York, May 14, 2012.
Wanted: A groom for dying celebrity pooch
Lucky, a dog famous for being the one most photographed with celebrities, is dying of spleen cancer. Her owner plans to throw her a wedding in July, and the mate, who she's still looking for, will take Lucky's place as a spokesdog for rescue animals. More
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