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The 5-Legged Puppy, and Other Sideshow Tales
The 5-Legged Puppy, and Other Sideshow Tales
John Strong Jr.'s Coney Island sideshow includes a two-headed turtle, Mexican hairless dogs and a 19-inch-tall horse called Tiny Tim.
5-legged puppy not freak show-bound thanks to kind Southerner
5-legged puppy not freak show-bound thanks to kind Southerner
nydailynews.com — Kate Nocera AND Samuel Goldsmith DAILY NEWS WRITERS Updated Sunday, July 19th 2009, 8:54 AM How much... is that five-legged doggy in the window? $4,000. A kind-hearted North Carolina woman outbid a Coney Island freak show operator to buy a five-legged ... 5-legged puppy not freak show-bound thanks to kind ...
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Do-Gooders Deny Five-Legged Dog Career in Entertainment [Animal Rights]
Gawker — ... man to be trifled with. According to the NYT he "shares his bed with a dog named Wally, as well as tiny two-headed turtles that swim in little dishes," which indicates a fantastic aptitude for not rolling over in the middle of the night. He's still fighting to win custody of Lilly. And why not? Would a dog really feel "exploited" by working on Coney Island, which boasts America's highest concentration of hot dogs per square mile? It's a dream come true. Come, Lilly. Here, girl. [NYT, NYP. Pic: AP] ...

John Strong Speaks Out About 5 4-Legged Dog
Gothamist — ... Meanwhile, CityRoom paid a visit to Strong, who told them, “I don’t exploit animals. I’m saving them from the knife. I treat all my animals with the best care. Some people think her leg should be cut off, but sometimes you got to enjoy what you got. Let God’s will be God’s will." After seeing the above video, do you think the pup would have been happy living at a freakshow with an extra leg? ...

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