After a stray pup wandered its way into a Franciscan monastery in Bolivia, the monks living there decided to rescue the homeless dog and make him an honorary monk, according to a story by The Dodo. 

The dog, who now goes by “Friar Mustache” is the newest member of the monastery in Cochabamba, Bolivia, which is part of a Catholic order established by the patron saint  of animals.

Friar Mustache has taken the blogosphere by storm, posing with his fellow monks in his very own, dog-sized habit.

According to the monks, the pup has thrived in his new home.

“His life is all about playing and running,” said monk Jorge Fernandez. “The brothers love him very much. He is a creature of god.”

A local animal rescue in Bolivia known as the “Cold Nose Project” praised the monks for taking in the dog, writing, “If only all the churches of our country would adopt a dog and care for him like Friar [Mustache], we are sure the parishioners would follow their example.

Images via The Dodo

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