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Joy MiniPig
[[File:Joy_Mini_Pig.jpg|thumb|right]]

Joy [[Miniature pig|MiniPig]] is a local celebrity, who is internationally famous as the Spokes-Pig for the historic Capitol II Theatre in [[Newton, Iowa]].<ref>[http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/entertainment/2016/04/02/joy-the-pig-saves-newton-movie-theater/82390110/  The Des Moines Register]</ref>

==History==

[[File:Joy_as_a_Cute_Witch.jpg|thumb|right]]

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==Public Service==

Joy often appears in schools, retirement homes and the local library as a public service.<ref>[http://www.newton.lib.ia.us/archive/2016/may/PS2Joy|Newton Public Library Announcements]</ref>

==Television Appearances==

On 1 July 2016, Joy appeared in an [[Iowa Public Television]] Clubhouse video spot featuring her human sister, Madison, entitled "Pigs as Pets.<ref>[http://site.iptv.org/clubhouse/story/16059/pigs-pets 
  Iowa Public Television Clubhouse, 1 July 2016 "Pigs as Pets"]</ref><ref>[http://www.newtondailynews.com/2016/03/31/iptv-to-feature-joy-the-pig-on-new-childrens-show/ap910y5/  Newton Daily News]</ref>

==Books==

Joy was part of the inspiration for the fictional character "Mr. Not Bacon" in the book "Green Tea Latte to Go" by the author [[Aven Ellis]].<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/AvenEllis1/photos/a.174405976050953.1073741827.173467962811421/603754083116138/?type=3&theater   Aven Ellis Facebook page]</ref>

==Modelling==

Joy got her start in modelling for Pig Gear, and is featured on their home page. Joy also has been involved in Research and Development for Pig Gear's upcoming brain teaser toy.<ref>[http://piggear.com/index.php/fleece-hoodie.html| Pig Gear Home Page]</ref>

Joy has also modeled miniature pig fashion for "Snort Life", a business dedicated to designing, promoting and selling Miniature Pig fashion.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/1521594131416885/photos/a.1521617034747928.1073741828.1521594131416885/1734221450154151/?type=3&theater   Snort Life]</ref>

==Products==

Starting in Fall of 2016, a Joy MiniPig plush toy will be offered for sale.<ref>[http://capitol2.com/mini_plush_joy| Capitol 2 Website, Joy's Page]</ref>

==External links==
* [http://site.iptv.org/clubhouse/story/16059/pigs-pets Iowa Public Television]
* [https://www.facebook.com/joys.page.14/?fref=ts Joy MiniPig Facebook page]

==References==
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[[Category:Visitor attractions in Jasper County, Iowa]]
[[Category:Pigs]]