Dogs
Rookie pastors are advised to begin ministerial practice on man’s most faithful of companions. Easily led and ready to please, dogs are a joy to convert. However, their strong enthusiasm is tempered by a short attention span, so multiple contacts may be required.
June 26
Dogs, Travelling Ministry |

Reader submission! Here we see Ashley from Toronto reaching out to the canine community of Madrid, Spain. He roused himself from a sidewalk siesta long enough to grasp the message and go back to sleep. Catholics.
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Tags: Dog, Madrid, Sheepdog, Spain
June 23
Dogs, Travelling Ministry |

Reader submission! Keltie from Toronto met this handsome mixed-breed named Bowie during a recent trip to Los Angeles. He now runs an all-night bone kitchen for the homeless dogs of Venice Beach. The power of conversion acknowledges no national boundaries.
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Rating: 4.5/5 (2 votes cast)
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Tags: Dog, Los Angeles, Mixed Breed, Staffordshire Terrier Mix, Venice Beach
June 21
Dogs, Street Creatures |

I met Dexter the Dachshund at the Taste of Little Italy street festival this weekend, seen here with his attention momentarily captivated by a hot salsa band. His owner tells me he’s been a model dog since this chance encounter, and his latin dance moves are really coming along.
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Tags: Dachshund, Dachshund Dog, Dog, Little Italy, Weiner Dog
June 9
Dogs, Street Creatures |

Rooney the Shar Pei, seen here in a moment of beatific contemplation, has the squishiest face in all of christendom.
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Rating: 4.8/5 (6 votes cast)
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Tags: Dog, Faun Shar Pei, Newmarket, Shar Pei
June 7
Dogs, Street Creatures |
I met this sprightly Bug dog at the Allen Gardens dog park not too long ago. She was waggy and friendly, but her attention span couldn’t encompass a full catechism. Let it be known throughout the nations: when Pugs get together with Boston Terriers, sin is sure to follow.
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Tags: Allen Gardens, Brindle Bug, Bug Dog, Dog, Pug Boston Terrier Mix
May 25
Dogs, Street Creatures |
When I met this Brittany Spaniel, he was in a deep depression, obviously a victim of the brief nihilist phase of puppyhood. When I left, he was leaping and yapping, just high on life. Opening hearts, changing lives. Spring Fair, Brampton.
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Rating: 5.0/5 (7 votes cast)
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Tags: Brampton, Brittany Spaniel, Dog, Puppy, Spaniel
May 23
Dogs, Street Creatures |

Kahlua here told me that he’d been cured of ear mites years ago by a previous pastor, and never looked back. He runs an afterschool fetch program for inner-city dogs twice a week. Keep the faith, brother!
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Rating: 4.5/5 (2 votes cast)
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Tags: Brampton, Chocolate Lab, Dog, Labrador Retriever
May 22
Dogs, Street Creatures |

The awesome power of conversion truly knows no bounds. He rode away on the bike right after our meeting and now runs his own delivery business. We are changing lives, people!
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Tags: Bicycle, Bike Courier, Bloorcourt, Dog, LCBO, Mixed Breed, Springtime, Toronto
May 18
Dogs, Street Creatures |

I met this handsome elkhound on a recent trip to Queen’s Quay. He was about to ship out on the Vladivostok and promised to bring the good news to the dogs, cats and stevedores of the world. Forge ahead, sailor!
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Rating: 4.3/5 (4 votes cast)
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Tags: Dog, Harbourfront, Norwegian Elkhound, Queen's Quay, Springtime, Toronto
May 7
Dogs, Street Creatures |

Guest pastor Jenny lays hands on a needy creature found begging outside the Parkdale LCBO. After a brief chat, the dog confessed to nursing a lifetime dream of profesional runway modeling. You go, girl.
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Tags: Dog, LCBO, Parkdale, Retriever, Yellow Lab, Yellow Lab Rescue