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Story of Loyalty of German Shepherd Dogs
The very touching and sad tale of Tommy the Alsatian and his owner, Maria Margherita Lochi, occurred in a small village called San Donaci in southern Italy. Here is their story in detail:
Connection:
57-year-old Maria Lochi adopted Tommy as a puppy when he was a stray. They became inseparable over time. Maria had taken in many strays since she was known for her love for animals, but there was something special about Tommy.
Church Attendance:
Every day, Maria would walk to mass at the Santa Maria Assunta village church, which Tommy would always follow. Father Donato Panna, the priest, let him sit quietly by her feet during services.
Maria’s Death:
Maria died in November 2012, and her funeral took place at the church where she used to go regularly.
Tommy’s Vigil:
Tommy began showing up at the church every day after Maria died whenever the bells rang for mass. He would sit silently where he sat with her during services until she died. He continued this behavior month after month following her death.
Community Response:
The villagers were touched deeply by how loyal Tommy remained even after his owner passed away; they often brought food and water for him so that he could keep waiting there without starving or dehydrating himself while still being cared for.
Father Panna’s Role:
Father Donato Panna found himself particularly moved by what seemed like an unbroken commitment displayed on behalf of this creature towards its deceased master.“He still comes to mass each morning even though she is no longer here,” said the father. He waits patiently beside the altar railings and then just sits down quietly there. I didn’t have the heart to chase him away—I’ve only just lost my own dog, so I let him stay till the end of service before letting him out.”
Adoption:
Eventually, Father Panna decided that seeing as how faithful tending never could find another place to call home except near church, where memories about Maria seemed strongest, it would be best if he himself adopted him instead, giving opportunity for this poor animal to remain without any roof over his head at all hours but one closest to his owner’s memory.
Community Impact:
When Tommy’s story hit international headlines, it moved the locals and people worldwide. It was a powerful illustration of the deep relationship between humans and animals and how those bonds continue even after death.
Legacy:
In canine loyalty discussions and examples showing the depths of animal feelings, Tommy’s tale has been used since then. It is often mentioned during debates on whether or not creatures grieve. Also, if they do, what is duration supposed to mean exactly?
Here is a heart breaking story of Tommy the German Shepherd dog who kept on coming to church every Sunday after his owner Maria passed. The priest eventually ended up adapting the homeless loyal German Shepherd dog, Tommy.
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