THIS story comes from a couple of years ago and starts in New Mexico where a garage boss was in despair after the latest raid on his premises.

But then he spotted his big, hairy, hound prowling the yard.

And that’s when an idea dawned on him ...

The crime victim cut the woofer’s coat .. to make him appear like the King of the Jungle!

News of the “lion in the yard” quickly spread – and although the size difference is apparent, from afar would-be raiders were stopped in their thieving tracks!

You might say it was a short cut to success, or even a roaring success!

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