A shepherd lying with The Shepherd

A Nativity Scene was erected in a church yard. During the night the folks came across this scene. An abandoned dog was looking for a comfortable, protected place to sleep. He chose the baby Jesus as his comfort. No one had the heart to send him away so he was there all night.

We  should all have the good sense of this dog and curl up in Jesus' lap from time to time.

 This is too sweet not to share.
Did I mention that the dog's breed is a "Shepherd?"

h/t Mari Wertz