After Owner Dies, This Loyal Dog Still Attends Church Every Day

A heart melting story that proves the unbreakable bond between a loyal dog and a caring owner

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Tommy, An adorable German Shepard, was adopted by Maria Margherita Lochi, 57, when she found him abandoned in the field near her home in southern Italy

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Both used to walk from home to church every day, to attend the church services together; Tommy always behaved well and therefore the priest allowed him to sit by Mrs. Lochi’s feet

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After Lochi passed away at San Donac in Brindisi, Tommy joined mourners at the funeral service in the church
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Since then, heart broken Tommy attended the church every day to wait for his dead owner

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He had even been adopted by the village community with caring villagers providing him food and water

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