Priest Rescues a Street Dog and Gains the Most Faithful Companion

A priest gathered with a woman in prayer, but one particularly devoted member of the group apparently decided the moment required an extra paw. Sitting quietly beside the woman was Simón, a rescued dog who has become a familiar presence at a church in Villavicencio, Colombia. As Father Carlos Mario Peña Lopera continued the prayer, Simón watched attentively from his chair. Then the dog slowly lifted one paw and stretched it toward the priest. Father Carlos did not hesitate. He gently took Simón’s paw in his hand and continued praying, creating a tender moment that beautifully captured the extraordinary bond between a priest and the dog who has spent years faithfully by his side. Credit: Facebook “Simón helping in the prayer,” Father Carlos wrote when sharing the touching moment. For anyone familiar with Simón, however, his participation may not have been quite as surprising as it looked. This former street dog has spent years accompanying Father Carlos and becoming part of parish life. Somewhere along the way, Simón seems to have decided that when his favorite priest has work to do, he should probably be there to help. Simón Was Once a Dog With Nowhere to Go Long before he had a ch...