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.

Rooney the Shar Pei, seen here in a moment of beatific contemplation, has the squishiest face in all of christendom.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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.

I encountered this beautiful russet lab as he was about to spend his last dollar on a Super 7 ticket. Thanks to my healing touch and a quick phone call to the Canine Gambling Alliance, more than money was saved today.

Exotic dancing is no career for a dog as advanced in age as this one. We had a real heart to heart, and I truly hope she calls the number I gave her. Stay strong, Princess.