Happy ending for four-legged wedding crasher
When a couple’s special day was interrupted by a stray dog, not only did he steal the show, but he stole their hearts too.
Tamíris Muzini and Douglas Robert were preparing for their wedding ceremony at a church in the city of Vila Velha, on Brazil’s southeastern coast, when a stray dog joined the 150 invited guests in attending, as reported by the NY Post.
“Before the ceremony started [the dog] entered the church and went straight upstairs, where he met the groom and guests,” Muzini told the outlet.
After that he returned downstairs, where he lay outside the door until Muzini arrived.
“He stayed there, just waiting for me to enter,” she said.
A stray dog that gatecrashed Tamíris Muzini and Douglas Robert’s wedding has since become a member of their family. Image: @caramelodejesus (Instagram)
As the crowd turned to watch her come down the aisle, they were greeted by the sight of the stray doing the same.
“Everyone was delighted with him because he is very cute and was super comfortable there,” Muzini added.
The sweet pooch watched as Muzini and Robert exchanged vows, then ran up to them as they left the church, jumping up to pose for photos with them.
“When he greeted us at the end, he asked, “Take me home. Take me,’” she told TheDodo.com.
Having stolen the couple’s hearts, they made him a part of their family - and quickly came up with a name for him.
“Everyone started calling him Caramelo, and that was it,” Muzini told the Post.
With a first name fitting his golden coat, Muzini and Robert decided his full name would be Caramelo de Jesus “because, without a doubt, he was sent to us by God”.
“It was surreal and inexplicable,: Muzini said.
“He marked an important day in our history. He was part of our big moment and he enchanted us with his charisma.”
Caramelo even posed for photos with the newly-wed couple. Image: @caramelodejesus (Instagram)
Ever since, Caramelo has become an inseparable part of the newlywed’s family - even earning himself his own social media profile where the family’s adventures are shared.
“In the one month we’ve shared, we have had several adventures with him,” Muzini said. “Each day is a different surprise.
“One day he pees in the kitchen, another day he climbs on top of cars, then he steals grandma’s bread and runs away with it.
“But every day, he is sad when we go out to work. He welcomes us home with jumps, hugs and kisses when we return.”
With all his antics, Muzini said Caramelo is preparing her for motherhood.
“Undoubtedly, Caramelo is a beautiful training for a not-too-distant future with a human son,” she said.
“He’s like a naughty child, but he is also very docile and super loving. He fills us with so much love all the time.”
Image: @caramelodejesus (Instagram)