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Related: About this forumPeople Spot Dog In Nativity Scene Manger -- Then Realize She's Not Alone
In Palenque, Mexico, a quaint Nativity scene was put on display within a small tent in the towns main square. It features the typical array of holiday figurines posed in peaceful silence.
But in recent days, they were joined by someone unexpected.
Earlier this week, a sweet stray dog evidently noticed the Navity scene and decided to claim the manger within it as her own.
Turns out, however, she was not alone.
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¡Feliz Navidad!
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People Spot Dog In Nativity Scene Manger -- Then Realize She's Not Alone (Original Post)
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Dec 2022
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tblue37
(66,179 posts)1. Awwww. K&R. nt
TreasonousBastard
(43,049 posts)2. Hope they did the right thing with Mom and the pups.
Rhiannon12866
(227,687 posts)3. Awwww! Me, too!
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ShazzieB
(19,321 posts)4. They did!
It's a lovely story.
3catwoman3
(26,103 posts)15. Click on the "more" below the picture and it will link you to...
...the full story at The Dodo.
TreasonousBastard
(43,049 posts)16. I tried that and got a 404 error. Will try again eventually.
3catwoman3
(26,103 posts)17. Or just Google "mother dog and 7 puppies in nativity scene," and there...
...will be a few links. Lots more pictures.
nuxvomica
(13,128 posts)5. Kudos to whoever set up the Nativity scene
They obviously succeeded at making it cozy and inviting.
SheltieLover
(62,159 posts)6. Awwww
Thx for sharing!
brer cat
(26,750 posts)7. Sweet!
nightwing1240
(1,996 posts)8. I wonder if it was a virgin birth
Had to be said considering it is Christmas time
Great pictures and story, thank you!
Freddie
(9,786 posts)9. 🎶 the Virgin Mary had a big litter..🎶
nightwing1240
(1,996 posts)13. She sure did lol
sl8
(16,284 posts)10. What a way to start your life story! "First, I was born in a manger (no crib for a bed)" nt
Emile
(32,285 posts)11. I saw this on the national news
the other night. Cool story!
niyad
(122,039 posts)12. awwwwww
3catwoman3
(26,103 posts)14. Aawww, sweet momma and her 7 babies.
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Rebl2
(15,509 posts)18. Wonderful story ☺️