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Meet Eric and Florence who became official staff members at an historic English abbey—even though they are dogs.
The black Labradors belong to the lay minister who assists with every aspect of the Tewkesbury Abbey in Gloucestershire—and they became regulars due to a sudden scheduling conflict.
As the head “verger” of the church, Chris Skepper was left in a quandary last year when his wife and daughter went away from home for an extended period of time leaving him alone with the two dogs.
He decided to seek permission to bring Eric and ‘Flo’ to work with him, so they would not be left on their own for long stretches.
Continued below.
Dogs Become Service Animals for God – Working as Staff in 900-Year-old Historic Abbey
Black Labradors ‘Eric and Flo’ became official staff members at the historic Tewkesbury Abbey in Gloucestershire assisting with every aspect.
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