Why Our Dog Was Given A Taiwanese Traditional Pet Funeral

(ESSAY) Taiwanese religious culture is a unique mix of Chinese Buddhism, Taoism and other Southeast Asian influences — and this blending is especially apparent at Taiwanese funerals. Now, as fewer Taiwanese folks have kids, raising pets instead, we can get a new perspective on these rites by observing the relatively new phenomenon of traditional pet funerals.

RIP To The Priest’s Dog: Remembering Marius Aurelius Spartanicus

(OPINION) Catholic priests are not used to hearing penitents laugh while lined up for confession. When Father Joseph Krupp peered out of the booth one day, he saw that his broad-chested, 72-pound boxer was in a chair and, when the line moved, the dog took the next chair.

OpinionTerry MattinglyOctober 12, 2023Terry Mattingly, opinion, dog, priest, Catholic churchComment

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