While surly riot cops and window-smashing protesters got many of yesterday’s headlines, here’s one RNC protest participant who has a gentler message: Jacques, according to his owner, came out simply to “bring a smile to everyone’s face, so if you’re feeling a little tense, take a minute, look at the dog and I guarantee you’ll smile.” According to his owner, Jacques gets his color from an organic hair stain that’s not harmful to the dog.

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