Christians, do you believe that pets will be in Heaven?

[Anonymous]

Yes, and I’m sure my cat will still be ignoring me.

[Anonymous]

I am Catholic and for me, heaven means eternal peace and happiness. That for me involves my pets.

[Anonymous]

I hope so. I hope my DH is now with our sweet pets we loved.

[Anonymous]

GOD is DOG spelled backwards, so I guess that tells us something, or at least those of us who speak English….

[Anonymous]

Yes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes (I'm Orthodox and have heard various opinions from different priests). Heaven is a new glorified earth that will be made at the last judgment. It wouldn't make sense for animals not to be there. That said, people who say "It won't be heaven if X isn't there" aren't ready for heaven. Heaven is about being with Christ and worshipping him. If you're more concerned with whether or not Fluffy the cat is there than being with Christ, that's a problem. I'd recommend reading The Great Divorce by CS Lewis.

Pretty much this.

Anglican. Don't believe our existing pets will go to heaven, but do believe our existing earth will be renewed to be our perfect home and on that perfect home there will be plenty of animals. I believe "the lion will lie down with the lamb" and all the rest from Isaiah could easily end up being literal.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes (I'm Orthodox and have heard various opinions from different priests). Heaven is a new glorified earth that will be made at the last judgment. It wouldn't make sense for animals not to be there. That said, people who say "It won't be heaven if X isn't there" aren't ready for heaven. Heaven is about being with Christ and worshipping him. If you're more concerned with whether or not Fluffy the cat is there than being with Christ, that's a problem. I'd recommend reading The Great Divorce by CS Lewis.

Being with Christ and worshipping him? Ugh sounds like heaven is a long weekend with a cult. If that’s what it is I don’t want to go. Also seriously how much praise and worship does God need anyhow?

[Anonymous]

Raised Catholic, now an Episcopalian. Possibly the only reason I believe that there might be a heaven is because I could see my dogs again.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m Catholic. I think Heaven is a state of peace and joy. If animals are a part of that for you, you will experience them there.

If you start your own religion, would you let let me know? I'd love to follow.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I believe they have a soul, yes. I actually think my dog has the soul of one of my relatives.

Funny. I believe my daughter has the soul of one of our dogs who died shortly before she was born.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Did anyone here read “ The Lovely Bones”? That poor child who was murdered saw her in heaven. It made me cry. So yeah, you’ll see your dogs in heaven.

I've had this book on my shelf forever, but have been afraid to read it. Should I? I don't mind crying but I don't want to be frightened or freaked out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No. Animals don’t have souls. -Catholic

Have you ever had a pet? If so, it's sad that you never opened your heart to encountering the soul of your pet.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I hope so. I hope my DH is now with our sweet pets we loved.

I'm so sorry for your loss. Praying for your family.

[Anonymous]

Yes. And heavenly horses are mentioned so to me that means other animals too.

[Anonymous]

horses from heaven mentioned in the Bible in Revelations ^^^