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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)
Behind the Aegis
Dec 2022
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tblue37
(66,508 posts)1. Awwww. K&R. nt
TreasonousBastard
(43,049 posts)2. Hope they did the right thing with Mom and the pups.
Rhiannon12866
(234,202 posts)3. Awwww! Me, too!


ShazzieB
(20,669 posts)4. They did!
It's a lovely story.
3catwoman3
(26,686 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
(26,686 posts)17. Or just Google "mother dog and 7 puppies in nativity scene," and there...
...will be a few links. Lots more pictures.
nuxvomica
(13,312 posts)5. Kudos to whoever set up the Nativity scene
They obviously succeeded at making it cozy and inviting.
SheltieLover
(68,057 posts)6. Awwww
Thx for sharing!
brer cat
(26,932 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
(9,841 posts)9. 🎶 the Virgin Mary had a big litter..🎶
nightwing1240
(1,996 posts)13. She sure did lol
sl8
(16,436 posts)10. What a way to start your life story! "First, I was born in a manger (no crib for a bed)" nt
Emile
(34,582 posts)11. I saw this on the national news
the other night. Cool story!
niyad
(123,726 posts)12. awwwwww
3catwoman3
(26,686 posts)14. Aawww, sweet momma and her 7 babies.

Rebl2
(16,329 posts)18. Wonderful story ☺️