Why Did A Stray Dog Join This Priest On the Altar During Mass?

All dogs go to heaven, and as such, they shouldn’t have to go to church. But after mounting homelessness arose in this Brazilian city, one man stepped up to make sure that even the stray dogs around him had food and shelter. This pastor has made sure that his canine friends are never excluded, even from Sunday mass. As Edie Brickell said, “Religion is the smile on a dog.”

A Dog’s Life

Sadly, this dog is one of many who can be found along the streets of this Brazilian city, without a home or food. Because of the mounting problems of homelessness in the city, the dogs are sadly not the first priority for citizens. But that doesn’t mean that some people living in the city don’t have hearts of gold, as you’ll read about below…

Gravatá, Brazil Has A Stray Dog Problem

Gravatá has a real problem with stray dogs. Many are left malnourished and without proper shelter, suffering because they’re not receiving the care they deserve.

But this city is also home to some of the kindest and best intentioned people who have devoted their lives to giving care to every creature.

No Where To Turn For Safety

Obviously malnourished, this dog relies on the kindness of passersby and strangers who occasionally treat him to a meal or a few extra bites of food. But, for this dog’s life, he had not had an owner who he could rely on to take care of him. That is, until one kind man stepped in and changed this dog’s life forever…

Gravatá Has a Homeless Problem, Too

It’s easy to turn a blind eye to the stray dogs in your town when there are also homeless people on the streets. Sadly, not just kindness can bring an end to the poverty in this city, but one man proved that you can make a difference with small, kind actions.