Cute, Stray Dog Gets Adopted By Monastery In Bolivia To Becomes Their New, Furry "Friar"

Jun 14, 2019 by apost team

A lot of dogs take orders: sit, stay, shake, and playing dead to name a few. One special pup in Bolivia has brought a whole new meaning to the term.

Carmelo, an adorable schnauzer, began his life as a stray on the streets of Cochabamba. It was there, where he was foraging for scraps to survive, that a group of Friars first spotted him.

The Friars belong to a Franciscan monastery. Franciscans trace their order back to St. Francis of Assisi—the patron saint of animals. St. Francis treated all animals with respect and kindness. It's only fitting that these Bolivian Friars spotted Carmelo and decided to do the same.

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They were able to adopt the lucky dog through Proyecto Narices Frias, a local animal shelter reports The Dodo. Once Carmelo settled into his new home, he quickly became the pride of the monastery. He even picked up a nickname—"Friar Mustache."

Carmelo spends his days frolicking around the monastery grounds. He even has a custom habit just like the rest of the Friars, though his comes from an old puppet costume. His attitude might need a little adjusting, though. According to the Friars, the playful pup enjoys tromping in the fountains, digging in the gardens, and chewing on the Friars' robes.

After some adorable pictures of Carmelo went viral, people from all over the world began contacting the monastery. The Friars hope that this brings attention to the many animals like Carmelo in need of help.

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