I believe all animals (not including humans!) cease to exist after death. It's not "them" rotting, just the body. They don't go to heaven, or to hell. They're just gone.
I do also believe that heaven is absolutely perfect, and that if animals have to be in heaven to make people happy, they'll be there.
Just a question for all of you that said my pets are waiting for me, looking down on me, etc... How would it be heaven for THEM if they were watching you suffer, cry, replace them...
The same concept would apply to family members who have passed on, if you think about it. If you believe humans go to heaven/hell, then apply the same concept to pets and there you go :)Quote:
Originally Posted by sirrahved
That's why I was asking. I DON'T believe family members/friends look down on us from heaven.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jessika
if my pets dont go to heaven, then as far as I am concerned I will be in Hell. I firmly belive that all animals have souls, that includes Humans, if there were no animals in heaven then humans would not be in heaven, because we are just another species of animal, I will never understand people who insist that animals are a lower lifeform, because humans ARE animals, humans are primates, so are monkeys, monkeys are animals, so are we.
sarrihdev, I'm surprised and disapointed in your response. Riptide, hopefully someone will attach the link to the Rainbow Bridge thought for you. Of course there is a special place for our special friends... four legger, two legger, feathered and scaled even ~ if they live in our hearts they live. Bless your heart dear and always feel the love.
A man realized that he had died when his old dog, lost many years earlier, came up to him, wagging his tail. So the man walked down the road with his beloved dog, wondering if the road led to heaven. After a while, he saw a fine house, and approached it, hoping for a drink of water for himself and his dog. He asked the man working outside if they could have a drink, and that man went into the house, saying "follow me" but turned at the door and said "sorry, you'll have to leave your dog outside. we don't allow dogs in here."
The man was stunned, and shook his head, turning to leave. He continued down the road, and eventually came to a farmhouse with an outdoor pump. He approached an older gentleman working outside, and again asked for a drink.
This man looked up, smiling - "Sure, help yourself. And there's a bowl next to the pump for your dog, too. He looks thirsty." He patted the old dog's head.
Overjoyed, the man and his dog drank their fill. They all stood in the cool shade and talked. Curious, he asked the older gentleman about the other house - "I thought maybe that was heaven, but now I don't know."
The older man smiled, "No, how could that be heaven? After all the love you've shared, why would God want you to leave your best friend behind?" The man hugged his dog and smiled. He knew he had found heaven after all.
Look to your heart for the answer. I believe every creature is God in a different disguise, and as such, possesses a soul. Love doesn't die. We all go on to whatever is next. :)
I guess I feel a little better...thanks everyone :) And for those who wanted to know about Carly - she was an 11 year old Sheltie, and we had to put her down on Feb. 8th due to heart failure. Her heart rate was at 33 and it should have been around 100-120. It wouldn't have been fair for her to be living with less than 1/4 of her heart working so we had to put her down...here are a few pics of her.
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Originally Posted by lbaker
Surprised and disappointed? These are my religious beliefs. I love animals very much indeed, and still mourn the loss of my "rb" babies, even some of my animals from childhood. Why is it to not love them to think they stop existing after death? Some people think this happens to people, too.
Oh my goodness, she was GORGEOUS!! I LOVE the second picture of her!
thanks ^^ I want another sheltie so badly, but not right now...it's too early...
What a beautiful girl! Thanks for sharing some wonderful pictures of her.
You'll know when the time is right. And don't EVER think of it as "replacing" her, because NOTHING will ever replace a loved one.Quote:
Originally Posted by Riptide
They go to heaven. God loves all of his creatures. All of them go to heaven or hell(however, since animals are born good, I doubt there are very many in hell. If there were, it wouldn't be hell, would it? ;) )
I personally have no doubt that all of my past furbabies and relatives are waiting for me and looking down over me. Yes I am sure pets and loved ones see us morning them and crying. Yet within our hearts over time that mourning turns to great memories till we reunite. I belive this with my whole heart. I have seen so many people die being a Hospice Nurse (retired now) but I do belive in Heaven. The God I know and love would never ever take away something we love and that loves us for eternity. Do dogs and animals have souls. Just look into any animals or humans eyes and you can see their soul. At least thats what I have seen. Hugs and I am so sorry for your loss of such a beautiful baby.
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