A farmer lived alone in the Irish countryside except for a pet dog that he dearly loved. The dog finally died, and the farmer went to the parish priest, saying "Father, my beloved dog is dead. Could you possibly say a mass for the poor creature?"

Father Patrick told the farmer "No, we can't have services for an animal in the church. I'll tell you what, there's a new denomination down the road apiece. No telling what they believe in. Maybe they'll do something for the animal."

The farmer said, "Thank you, I will give them a try. By the way, do you think $5,000 is enough to donate for the service?"

Father Patrick replied, "Wait -- why didn't you tell me the dog was Catholic?"