Take this from a 18+yr rescurer - there are no ugly dogs. And believe me I have seen ugly. Especially in a rescue, you only see what is truly in their hearts. Rescues always seem to know what you saved them from and repay it to you daily. Just ask me - I have 4 dogs and 4 cats and they are ALL rescues. Much more loving and open than my mom and brother's cats from breeders. I don't know how, but they just know and appreciate every little, everyday thing that you do for them.