Carmelo was adopted through Proyecto Narices Frias (Cold Nose Project), a local animal rescue group. The group hopes that Carmelo’s story will inspire other monasteries to adopt their own pets.
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The rescue group said that if more churches would adopt animals, surely their parishioners would do the same. I think that is a fantastic idea. Churches and monasteries are places of love!
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They should be willing to take in a homeless pet. They could set a great example to everyone. Just think of how many people (nuns, monks, and priests) could benefit from having a canine or feline companion!
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Share away, people!