Loving Priest Turns Church Services Into Adoption Fairs For Stray Dogs (21 New Pics)

Just like last time, Bored Panda reached out to Father João Paulo, a compassionate priest from Gravatá, Pernambuco, Brazil, known for his dedication to rescuing and caring for stray animals.

When asked about the genesis of his initiative, Father João Paulo said, “The love for animals always accompanies me, when I arrived in the city of Gravatá (PE)Brazil, people from an NGO that took care of street animals came to me to buy some cookies. Not only did I buy it, but I started advertising it in the Church.

Then I found out that they had almost 100 animals in a space that wasn’t suitable and I started to encourage adoption, in many ways but especially by taking them to masses and holding an adoption fair in front of the Church.

The NGO ended, but the bond of friendship remained with some members and then, with university partnerships, we carried out animal castration programs in a space provided by the Church. I helped and helped to help several people with serious health problems. Some were brought to the rectory and were adopted. I kept three of them who are currently my children.”

Just like last time, Bored Panda reached out to Father João Paulo, a compassionate priest from Gravatá, Pernambuco, Brazil, known for his dedication to rescuing and caring for stray animals.

When asked about the genesis of his initiative, Father João Paulo said, "The love for animals always accompanies me, when I arrived in the city of Gravatá (PE)Brazil, people from an NGO that took care of street animals came to me to buy some cookies. Not only did I buy it, but I started advertising it in the Church.

Then I found out that they had almost 100 animals in a space that wasn't suitable and I started to encourage adoption, in many ways but especially by taking them to masses and holding an adoption fair in front of the Church.

The NGO ended, but the bond of friendship remained with some members and then, with university partnerships, we carried out animal castration programs in a space provided by the Church. I helped and helped to help several people with serious health problems. Some were brought to the rectory and were adopted. I kept three of them who are currently my children."