An American farmer's dog died suddenly after a long and happy life. He visited a Catholic priest to arrange a funeral.

Farmer: I'd like to have a proper funeral for my dog, who died last night.Can you undertake this?

Priest: I'm sorry, we don't conduct funerals for pets. You can try the Christian church down the road - I think they perform dog funerals.

Farmer: All right. But do you think $25,000 will be enough to cover their expenses for the service?

Priest: Why didn't you tell me the dog was Catholic?