You have to be
born of the Spirit to inherit eternal life. Pets do not have the Paraclete in them. They do not bear the
image of God. They are not resurrected on the last day, as per Jesus.
However, if you miss your pets and feel sad after the resurrection, God will do something to ensure you are not sad for eternity. God may even give you your pets back. Matthew 7:
There will be animals on the new earth (heaven), Isaiah 65:
There will be new pets.
See also
No worries in the new heavens and earth.
It is true nowhere does it state animals go to heaven ... but .... as you stated there will be animals on the new earth ... God is big on restoration ... He could most certainly could restore our past pets on the new earth ... we really don't know .... but what we do know it's all going to be very good.
I would also like to add ... the bible talks about there will be children on the new earth as well. Most certainly there will be children in the first resurrection ... but is that the end of all creation for eternity? I don't believe so.
My belief is that God will restore the new earth back to it's original very good creation (before the fall) that was made by Him except there will not be any sin (so no death of any kind). I believe He will also restore reproductive capabilities to His newly created earth as well.
There is 1,000 years spent in heaven (after the 1st resurrection) and during that time and until after He executes final judgement on the wicked (2nd resurrection - 2nd death) re-creation/pro-creation is put on a pause (while in heaven) ... until He creates the new heavens and the new earth.
I base my conclusion on the fact that ... before the fall there was absolutely nothing wrong with God's creation .... it was perfect ... including the capability of pro-creation of everything ... so I find no reason why He would not restore that back to the new earth, including the ability to reproduce. It was His intention that was to happen in the first place.
The restoration
of all things happens at the new creation of the heavens and the earth.
Acts 3:21
21Heaven must take Him in until the time comes for the restoration
of all things, which God announced long ago through His holy prophets.
Basically .... it started in perfect Eden and it "ends "in that perfect Eden restored ... not really the end ... but the beginning of eternity that will be perfect for eternity. AMAZING!
Regardless ... it's all going to be very good and I really look forward to it. AMEN!!
Just some thoughts. ;o)
