By now you've heard about Friar Bigoton, or "Brother Mustache," the newest member of the Franciscan community in Bogota. His actual name is Carmelo. He's a schnauzer by the look of it, and wears a habit well. His adoption came about thanks to a rescue group in hopes more religious communities might take in homeless pets. What better home than a monastery or convent for creatures who give the purest of love?
Of course I went looking for whatever I could find on other monastic pets, and came up with this jewel: a post on the cats of various religious communities in Russia. It filled me with delight; I hope you enjoy it too.
-- Late-breaking edit! Here's a 2015 post on a cat close to my own stomping grounds: Hammi of Vashon Island WA's All-Merciful Savior Monastery.
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