do animals go to heaven? pets? hell?

Question

it would be kinda mean for the family pet to be left out, BUT, would god only let pets in? so the other animals dont deserve heaven? which is it?

Answer 1

All dogs go to heaven. All else are f*cked.


Oh, and heaven doesn't exist by the way.

Answer 2

The Bible does not give any specific teaching on whether pets / animals have “souls” or whether pets / animals will be in heaven. However, we can take some general Scriptural principles and shed some light on the subject. The Bible states that both man (Genesis 2:7) and animals (Genesis 1:30; 6:17; 7:15,22) have the breath of life. The primary difference between human beings and animals is that man is made in the image and likeness of God (Genesis 1:26-27). Animals are not made in the image and likeness of God. Being made in the image and likeness of God means that human being are like God, capable of spirituality, with mind, emotion, and will - and - have an aspect of being that continues after death. If pets / animals do have a “soul” or immaterial aspect, it must therefore be of a different and lesser "quality." This difference probably means that pet / animal “souls” do not carry on after death.

Another factor to consider in this question is that God did create animals as a part of His creative process in Genesis. God created the animals and said they were good (Genesis 1:25). Therefore, there is no reason why there could not be animals on the new earth (Revelation 21:1). There will most definitely be animals during the millennial kingdom (Isaiah 11:6; 65:25). It is impossible to say definitively whether some of these animals might be pets we had while here on earth. We do know that God is just and that when we get to Heaven we will find ourselves in complete agreement with His decision on this issue, whatever it may be.

Answer 3

All animals go to Heaven. They are innocent, like children and babies. They do not go to Hell because they are innocent. They do have souls, and yes I mean everlasting souls. I know that when I am in Heaven I will be be reunited with lost pets as well as family members. As for any comments referring to Heaven as "crowded," there have been a lot of people as well. Heaven cannot be crowded, it's not like Earth. People aren't judged and will go to Heaven automatically until they reach the "age of understanding," this is when they are old enough to understand. Animals are always "children," therefore they will go to Heaven. I hope that this answers your question. If you don't believe me check my sources.

Answer 4

That is a good question as I have lived upon the water, Gulf of Mexico, all my life and am aware that animals or creatures have personalities, emotions, intelligence, and cognitive awareness.

My pets, which I do not consider a "pet," exhibit all of the above mentioned.

The animals possess the same "life force," as we. Of course that force is a spirit and therefore an atheist would reject outright that the souls of animals would continue beyond the death of the body.

Answer 5

Bill died and on the way to heaven he met his old dog toto they were happy to see eachother after so many years apart and scampered (because bill was man enough to scamper) up to the pearly gates tp geather but as he reached the gates the receptionist popped up and said "Oh sir, our rooms are plush and clean our city is grand strong and peaceful. you can't bring that dog in!"
Bill looked at toto shook his head and said "I can't leave my buddy you sure he can't come in?"
And the not so appologetic looking receptionist said "look, you are free to come in, but the dog stays out."
And bill shruged and said thanks any way. And he and toto now unsure of what to do moved along the trail untill they came to a wide open feild with a sweet water brook and many trees and as he was about to ender he spotted a gentle looking old man and asked politely if he and toto could come in. And the gentle old man welcomed them and told them they could stay, it was always warm and suny, the air was sweet and water was fresh and there's good company on the other side of the river.
Bill asked again if toto could come, and the gentle old man smiled, nodded and said the dog was more than welcome. And bill asked in a lower voice "hey buddy, this isn't hell is it?" And the old man smiled and said it was heaven, and any one who would abandon a loyal friend shouldn't be there any way.

Hehehe I love this cute little joke.
Many who believe in heaven believe that humans were the creations favored by god and other animals just don't have souls so no heaven or hell.
Personally I believe My recently departed is in my heart and waiting for me on the other side. And I wouldn't abandon him for the pearliest of gates!

Answer 6

Yes - I listened in on a discussion about this in church a few weeks ago. I don't remember the exact words the leader of the group used, but it was something along the lines of: yes, they will go to heaven, because they are God's creations as well, and he found a Bible verse that backed his opinion up. Hope that helps you!

Answer 7

I believe our family pets will have a special place in heaven GENESIS 9: 14-17 When I gather the clouds over the earth and the bow appears in the clouds, I shall recall the covenant between myself and you and every living creature, in a word all living things, and never again will the waters become a flood to destroy all living things. When the bow is in the clouds I shall see it and call to mind the eternal covenant between God and every living creature on earth, that is, all living things. `That' God told Noah, `is the sign of the covenant I have established between myself and all living things on earth.' ISAIAH 11:6-9 And the wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid, and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them. And the cow and the bear shall feed, their young ones shall lie down together, and the lion shall eat straw like the ox. And the sucking child shall play on the hole of the asp, and the weaned child shall put his hand on the cockatrice's den. They shall not hurt or destroy in all My holy mountain, for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the sea. JOB 12:7-10 You have only to ask the cattle, for them to instruct you, and the birds of the sky, for them to inform you. The creeping things of earth will give you lessons, and the fish of the sea provide you an explanation: there is not one such creature but will know that the hand of God has arranged things like this! In his hand is the soul of every living thing and the breath of every human being! PSALM 50:9-11 I have no need of a bull from your stall or of goats from your pens, for every animal of the forest is mine, and the cattle on a thousand hills. I know every bird in the mountains, and the creatures of the field are mine. PSALMS 50:10-11 For all forest creatures are mine already, the animals on the mountains in their thousands. I know every bird in the air, whatever moves in the fields is mine. PSALM 136:25 ...And who gives food to every creature. His love endures forever. PROVERBS 12:10 A righteous man cares for the needs of his animal ECCLESIASTES 3:19-21 Man's fate is like that of the animals; the same fate awaits them both: As one dies, so dies the other. All have the same breath, man has no advantage over the animal. Everything is meaningless. All go to the same place; all come from dust and to dust all return. Who knows if the spirit of man rises upward and if the spirit of the animal goes down into the earth? LUKE 12:6 Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? And not one of them is forgotten before god. Catholic Christian †

Answer 8

God I sure do hope so.and if not I don't want to go either.I like and trust animals a lot more than I do people.and the more i learn about people, the more I love my cats,dogs and birds.FYI there is a super old Twlight Zone oldie that I hope you can get to see that really answers your question.Well worth checking out.

Answer 9

I don't really believe in a heaven, but animals are innocents and deserve a lot better than what many of them get at the hands of people.

Answer 10

Neither. When an animal dies it's soul returns to the earth, but that's not to say there aren't animals in Heaven. They are probably just recreated there.

Answer 11

The Bible speaks of animals when we are back on earth. One evangelist proves with scripture why he believes animals and our pets will be in Heaven.