Every year, The Grotto, an outdoor Catholic sanctuary in Portland, Oregon, hosts its annual blessing of the animals, where local pet owners bring their beloved companions to be blessed. It is a highly anticipated event in the local calendar, always drawing large crowds.
Sebastian Gonzalez attended the service with his wife, Serina, and their Siberian Husky, Monti. The trio took their seats in the front row, expecting a quiet and peaceful moment. However, Monti has a true passion for singing. As soon as the priest struck up a rendition of "Hallelujah", the dog decided he simply had to join in and began to howl. "He has always loved to sing," his owner explained on TikTok.
A spotlight for Monti
Far from being offended, the priest was deeply touched and decided to hand the microphone over to Monti. The Siberian Husky howled directly into the mic, absolutely delighted to finally have his moment in the spotlight, much to the amusement of Sebastian and Serina. Nobody in the congregation minded at all. Everyone had gathered with their own pets and thoroughly enjoyed the heartwarming performance, laughing along with the family and the priest.
A beloved community tradition
For The Grotto, this annual blessing is above all a wonderful community event. Pet owners of all kinds gathered together, and everyone is already looking forward to next year's service — with Monti undoubtedly leading the choir.
Translated from the FR Wamiz website using artificial intelligence
