Confused.

[Barbara]

In former times people believed that animals do not have a soul. Now you rather ask the question: What makes us think someone has a soul?
So if you have emotions, if you can suffer, if you can love- you have a soul.
And of course there are animals which are very close to us in these terms: dolphins, dogs, cats etc. Most of us cannot see these characteristics as easily in a spider or a fish but most humans would accept it in many other animals.
And now if you agree (and I would) that cats have a soul- why should god make a difference. I do not think he will.
If there is heaven, then there will be kitties there.
While I agree that the Rainbow Bridge legend may not be exactly right (anyway, noone can proof it is wrong) I am aboslutely sure that our pets will be where we are.

[momtomany]

There were animals at the manger looking at Baby Jesus. There are enough references in the bible to animals that I firmly believe that we are reunited with our loved ones, human and animals, but in a way that our minds cannot comprehend here on earth.

[Catlady711]

I believe they go on, just like we do. If not, why would God allow us to love them so much in the first place. Can you imagine God not wanting animals in Heaven? I can't.

The way I see it, God created animals FIRST, then people. If He didn't like animals why create them first instead of people? None of us will know the answers for sure until we die ourselves, however, until that time comes and I have the answer, I will believe animals are in Heaven.

For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly. Psalm 84:11 KJV