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Joy MiniPig
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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==

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Dawn and Paul Bleeker purchased Joy on 5 April 2012, from a breeder in [[Texas]] after two years of intense research. The decision to adopt a Minipig as a pet was made due to the allergies which made most pets not possible. Adopting Joy was only possible by the Bleekers convincing the City of Newton to change the city code to allow keeping a pig as a pet.<ref>[http://americanminipigassociation.com/ampa-awards/joy-the-mini-pig-hero-changes-city-zoning-ordinance-more/  American Mini Pig Association Joy the Mini Pig Hero Changes City Ordnance and More]</ref> Joy originally came to the theater because she needed close supervision, and the newly purchased theater consumed most of their time. Joy eventually became the theatre's mascot.<ref>[https://www.babble.com/pets/joyful-living-with-a-mini-pig/  Babble: Joyful Living With a Mini-pig]</ref>

==Guinness World Records title==

Joy is the current [[Guinness World Records|Guinness World Records]] title holder for the most tricks accomplished by a Mini Pig in one minute. These tricks include unrolling her performance rug, dancing, playing her piano, knocking down bowling pins -- all while happily wagging her tail.<ref>[https://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/52440 Joy, the Movie Theater Pig, Roadside America, June 16 2018]</ref>

==Public Service==

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

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