A farmer named O'Rourke lived alone in the countryside with a
pet dog which he loved and doted on...
After many long years of companionship, the dog finally died so
O'Rourke went to the parish priest: "Father, my dear old dog is
dead. Could you be saying a mass for the poor creature?"

Father Michael replied, "I am so very sorry to hear about your
dog's death. But, unfortunately we cannot have services for an
animal in the church. However, there's a new denomination down
the road, no telling what they believe, but maybe they'll do
something for the animal."

O'Rourke said, "I'll go right now. Do you think $500 is enough
to donate for the service?"

Father Michael: "Now, now... why didn't you tell me the dog was
Catholic!"