GoD and DoG: Finding Divine Love Reflected in Man’s Best Friend

This video, “GoD and DoG,” was written and performed by Wendy Francisco, and I’ve always thought it’s one of the sweetest, most thought-provoking songs ever created about the love between people, dogs, and God. Wendy’s gentle voice and simple animation somehow capture something both joyful and deeply spiritual.

The first time I heard it, I was sitting at my computer with one of my dogs asleep at my feet. Halfway through, I had tears in my eyes and a big lump in my throat. It hit me that the qualities that make dogs so special — loyalty, forgiveness, unconditional love — are exactly the same traits that reflect God’s love for us.

I’ve always believed animals are here to teach us things we’d never learn otherwise. My Great Pyrenees, Remi and Gabe, might not quote scripture, but they live it better than most people do — patient, protective, and full of grace. When they greet me at the barn gate, it’s like being met by furry little ambassadors of heaven.

Wendy Francisco captured that perfectly in this song. “GoD” and “DoG” are mirror images of each other — and maybe that’s not a coincidence.

If you haven’t seen this before, take three minutes and let it soak in. Whether you’re a person of faith, an animal lover, or both, it’s a gentle reminder that love — pure, selfless love — is the closest thing to divine you’ll ever find on four legs.

And when you’re done, go hug your dog. They already understand every word.

V(Video courtesy of Wendy Francisco — shared with attribution to the original creator.)

Every time I watch this, I can’t help but think God must have made dogs as a living illustration of His kind of love—patient, joyful, and always ready to forgive. It’s a simple message, but sometimes the simple ones are the ones we need most.

Amen—and bow wow.

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