A question about animals?

[JDRoss]

I know this may seem like a question a kid might ask but I am going to ask it anyways. My dog just recently died and I was wondering if animals will be a part of heaven? I guess what I am trying to say is that I really loved my dog will I see her again?

 

[Christi]

I don't know, but I hope so. I'm sorry for your loss.

 

[LN]

I hope so too. I was an only child growing up and my best friend was a wonderful little shetland sheepdog. He just died recently and I was devistated. It hurt so bad. I know exactly how you are feeling. He had the best personality.

I just don't know

 

[peteey]

I don't understand why they would not be included in heaven....they are part of God's creation too. Why would he exclude something he created in heaven? Wasn't there animals in the Garden of Eden? And that was practically heaven on earth.
I am hoping this is true, because I have a few pets up there I was so attached too...
I am sorry for your lose as well.

 

[Crazy Liz]

I somehow don't think God is going to resurrect every animal that ever died. Will I see the chicken I ate last night in heaven?

But perhaps God will give humans the power to resurrect the animals they loved. Nothing is said about it in the Bible, but I don't see why it wouldn't be possible.

I'm sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort bring you comfort, hope and joy.

 

[Quiet Storm]

I really don't know. I've heard of a scripture saying something like "the lamb will lie with the wolf" or something like that. So if that's true (I think it is...maybe it's in revelations somewhere), then I think it'd be safe to assume that there are animals in heaven. Now whether or not personal pets will be included is beyond me.

 

[Jinn_Ku]

I don't know if you will see that perticular dog, but there will be dogs and all kinds of animals in heaven. Everything God created on Earth is a mirror image of what He created in Heaven. I could dig up the Scripture for it if you give me a few days, and the request to do so, of course.

 

[Crazy Liz]

I really don't know. I've heard of a scripture saying something like "the lamb will lie with the wolf" or something like that. So if that's true (I think it is...maybe it's in revelations somewhere), then I think it'd be safe to assume that there are animals in heaven. Now whether or not personal pets will be included is beyond me.

Isaiah 11 and Isaiah 65.

 

[Lyle]

There is no word either way that animals that we know will be in heaven.. Though I believe the passage in Isaiah is reffering to the 1000 year riegn of Christ on earth..... I guess all we can do is just sit tight, wait and see

 

[FervidPrincess]

Here is a link that may has opinions from alot of people as to why they believe animals will be in heaven. You can read it and come to your own conclusion.

I strongly believe that our pets will be in Heaven. They are as much of God as we are. There is a verse somewhere in the Bible that says that the animals fear God. If they fear God, they must know Him. If they know Him, then they must love Him. Why would God not want "who" loves Him by His side. Thats just my opinion. I will see if I can find the verse about animals fearing Him. Unless someone else knows the one I am referring to.


http://www.answers2prayer.org/bible_questions/Answers/animals/pets.html

 

[Kellentia]

I'm very curious too! Will animals go to heaven? But I thought animals don't have souls? But then they are not contaminated by the fall of Adam since human blood is not running in their veins......are they??? I dunno........so will they go to heaven? I really hope they do! I love dogs and lambs and deers......

 

[+Crusader+]

I have two sides to this questions.
The first isn't so encouraging or helpful to your problem so please listen to both sides.
I don't think animals have souls as we do. A tree can live and die but it doesn't mean it will be ressurected.
But, animals can be very good and kind hearted creatures. and out of all animals i think dogs are the most like us, i guess that's why they call them man's best friend. A dog can be a loyal and kind friend but it can also be a wicked and selfish killer just like us. A tree can't befriend someone and it can't intentionally kill someone. So i think there may be more to animals than we think and i think it's possible some animals will be brought into heaven for God's and our enjoyment.

 

[Montsecuellar90]

I have always been curious about that too. I lost a dog in April and even though God gave me comfort I still miss him a lot. And about two years ago I lost my puppy. That tore me apart because I was getting really attached to him. But I suer do hope that there's a part in heaven for the animals we have loved.
God Bless,
Montserrat