A farmer named Muldoon lived alone in the countryside with a pet dog that he loved and doted on. After many long years of companionship, the dog finally died so Muldoon went to the parish priest, Father Patrick.

"Father," he said, "my dear old dog is dead. Could you say a mass for the creature?"

Father Patrick replied, "I am so very sorry to hear about your dog's death. But, unfortunately we cannot have services for an animal in the church. However, there's a new denomination down the road. No telling what they believe; maybe they'll do something for the animal."

Muldoon said: "I'll go right now. Do you think $500 is enough to donate for the service?"

"Now wait just a minute," Father Patrick blurted out. "Why didn't you tell me the dog was Catholic?!"

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