Selvakumar, an Indian guy, married a dog as part of his penance for a terrible crime he committed as a younger man.

At first glance, a marriage to a dog may not sound like news, especially if you have ever looked through the photos in some less-than-picky marriage websites. And it wouldn't be the first time a glowing bridezilla had been called a bitch walking down the aisle. The penance angle may also be no big deal to you, if you are the sort of person who can forgive people for crimes against humanity.

But where I come from, this story is beeeezarrrooo.

Selvakumar really did marry a canine beastie called Sulvi, and he pledged himself to her for life, to try and atone for crimes against dogmanity. He brutally killed 2 dogs and strung them up from a tree for good measure. On that basis, murderers should just propose to their victim's brother or sister, and live happily ever after.

The astrologist adviser, who set Selvakumar on this interesting path to good kharma, made it very easy for him, with a step by step list of requirements. He dressed Sulvi, a cute stray, like a real Indian bride, veil, sari and all. With an eye for detail, he gave her a garland and ring, but the dog drew the line at a necklace, having been fully briefed beforehand about the groom's propensity for hanging dogs from the nearest bough.

Sulvi's maid of honor, a Shiatzu-hyena cross, helped her with the garter, and slipped a couple of doggie biscuits into her cleavage, in case she got peckish during the 3 day ceremony.

We are not sure if they consummated the marriage. There are vicious rumors that the groom had to sell his bride back to the astrologer on the wedding night, as part of the advice payment plan.

If we hear any more about this shaggy dog story, rest assured, we will treat it with the dignity and respect it deserves in the 21st century.

Thanks Diane Smith for a good lead.