It's lucky that no one realized the puppy, formerly known Precious, is also a hermaphrodite, according to her new owner, Allyson Siegel, 45. In that case, the dog would have surely fetched for a much higher -- and potentially unmatchable -- price, Siegel says.

"You just have to think what could have happened to this puppy," Siegel, of Charlotte, N.C., told ZT Pet News. "I've been to Coney Island, I've been to fairs as a kid, and I know what that is like. I couldn't imagine that this cute little pup, just because she had an abnormality, would be considered a freak. I just didn't think that was right thing to do."

Siegel has since renamed the puppy Lily, and has spent the last two weeks weaning her, while she considers what step to take next. Surgery to remove Lily's leg will cost around $1,500, and additional surgeries to rectify her kidneys or bladder might be necessary, pending an ultrasound.

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Source: www.zootoo.com

Photo: ZT Pet News courtesy of Allyson Siegel