Are our pets in heaven?

[ramanth]

A few weeks after we lost Sable (our first cat) to cancer, I was sleeping and was jolted awake in the middle of the night.

I'm not sure why, but I went upstairs and went immediately to the back sliding glass door. I looked out into the backyard and saw Nike (our orange kitty) and Sable!!!

But then the black shape moved and it wasn't Sable it was a large crow. My cat was sitting calmly next to a crow.

I think I stood there for what felt like an eternity.

Nike looked right at me and then turned back to look at the crow. The crow bobbed it's head, rustled it's wings, cawwed and flew away.

Nike then turned and came up to the door.

I knew then that Sable was okay.


So yes. Animals go to heaven.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

I don't think there is a verse that states pets go to heaven BUT my God loves me and knows heaven won't be heaven for me unless they are there. There would be no reason to allow certain animals in heaven and not others. I think they all go there. Animals were innocent victums of Adam and Eve's fall from grace. Because of them, animals were booted out of heaven because animals were under man's domain. When Jesus died and set mankind free; the animals were set free too. Animals are always in contact with their maker, He watches over every sparrow, after all.
There are horses in heaven. Jesus comes back on a white one. I take the Bible at it's word. It says horse. It means horse. There are other references about animals in heaven. Revelation 5:13 KJV is one.

NOTE: Beasts mentioned in the Bible no longer seem so odd to me since cloning has become a reality.

[Albea]

Whether or not there is proof of it, animals deserve being in heaven much more than many people in this world. They do not practice any of the Seven Deadly Sins and are never cruel to one another.

[lovemyshiba]

I don't have any proof or any stories to share, but if my animals (and all of the others) aren't in heaven I don't want to be either.
I once heard that hell to each person is something that they particularly hate in their lives--for example, if you hate cold weather, hell will be a cold cold place--well, for me it would be without animals, so I do believe that animals are in heaven.

[anna_66]

I of course, believe that there will be animals in heaven. I think Sara said it best...

God loves us so much and wants us to have the desires of our hearts. .... so If we wanted our pets with us... (through Christ all things are possible) I believe God would definatelly let it happen.

[RICHARD]

i have mixed feelings about there being a heaven.

i do know that as long as i keep my pets (and loved ones i
have lost) alive in my heart, i can put off the idea of heaven for one more day.

[Tanya&Fritz]

OF COURSE our animals go to Heaven.

But I thought they went to the Rainbow Bridge first and we picked them up and entered Heaven together?

[primabella]

oh Nomilynn and kimmy your stories were so touching.

i also believe that our animals will be with us in heaven. i wouldn't see it any other way good luck with your debate, ash

[jenluckenbach]

No proof here, but God created the animals and therefore he takes care of the animals. Before, during and after life.
And I think the RB is just a part of heaven where our beloved pets can wait for us.

[slick]

Naomi, your story brought me to tears!!

To me the RB and Heaven are the same place. Two of my kitties from years ago (Casper and OJ) are there waiting for me now and I have no doubt that I will be reunited with them again! God loves all living things and he gladly welcomes them home when it's time!

[Soledad]

For once we agree, Richard!

But I thought that I would mention that animals do do some pretty horrid stuff, they're not saints.

[CountryWolf07]

My answer would be.. YES. When Benny died.. that first night without him.. I felt his prescence around the house.. I knew he was around.. I had a vision of him when I went to bed that night.. he'll be there up there.. waiting..

[NoahsMommy]

Originally posted by Soledad
But I thought that I would mention that animals do do some pretty horrid stuff, they're not saints.

They do, but not maliciously...they do what they do out of survival.

[Soledad]

Hmmm....I guess so. But there is research that shows animals rape and often indulge in homosexual behaviour, not to mention infanticide, etc. I guess I just get uncomfortable about romanticising animals TOO much.

[Aspen and Misty]

Thank you everyone for your input! Keep it comeing! And thank you for keeping it nice.

Ash