Will my pet hamster go to Heaven with me when I die? Will people's cats and dogs be in Heaven too? The Bible states that if you can't go to Heaven, then you end up in Hell. Does that mean that Hamsterdam and Maceo are goin to burn?
2007-09-13 14:51:57 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Our loving pets go Over the Rainbow Bridge.
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
Author unknown...
http://www.petloss.com/poems/maingrp/rainbowb.htm
2007-09-13 15:01:59 · answer #1 · answered by Clueless 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I went to a Lutheran grade school. One year, someone in my class asked the teacher if animals go to heaven and he said no. They do not have souls. Only humans were given souls. Personally, I think animals deserve souls far more than people do. To me, it just wouldn't be "heaven" without animals there. A couple years ago, I was doing my internship for school, working for a veterinarian. A client asked the vet if he thought animals go to heaven. His comment was along the lines of, "If they don't, it won't matter much, once we get there." Meaning that we'll all be at peace and perfectly happy, even without animals there. There will be no sorrow or regret. I have a feeling that he's probably right. I believe God is kind and good. I don't think He would overlook our furry friends.
2016-04-04 19:45:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think they do. First of all, they've never sinned, so there are only two options, in my opinion. They either go to heaven or they cease to exist; the second is an actual possibility since we don't know that they have souls. Trees for example, may not end up in heaven when they die. Secondly, the Lord tells us over and over how tenderly he cares for animals in His Word.
Lastly, and the most compelling argument (though it's pure conjecture and I realize that) --- what, like He doesn't have enough space there!? ;)
2007-09-13 15:01:09 · answer #3 · answered by KL 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No.
Could you imagine the number of cats and dogs running around in heaven if they were allowed up there.
That does not mean that there will not be animals on the new earth. God created the earth to last forever, in the new paradise, animals will lose their violent nature.
The Lion will no longer be a predator, instead the Lion will lie down with the Lamb.
2007-09-13 15:03:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Q: Do pets go to heaven with us when we die?
A: Probably not. While there's a good chance the pets will go to heaven, most likely humans won't.
The scraptures are clear about this.
2007-09-13 15:01:08 · answer #5 · answered by Jack P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Your pet goes to the same place you will go when you die, into the ground to rot. Immortal soul? Well, that concept predates Christianity by 1000 years. And of course there is absolutely no evidence that that exists.
It may give you comfort to believe your hamster has an immortal soul, but it doesn't and neither do you.
2007-09-13 14:59:37 · answer #6 · answered by fredrick z 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not a mention in the Bible of dogs and cats in heaven. But if you need them there to be happy they will be.
2007-09-13 14:57:29 · answer #7 · answered by mikearion 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The Bible says "who can know if the animals spirits go up or down?" It also says the lion will lie down with the lamb. I do believe that our animals will be in heaven with us. God bless!!
2007-09-13 15:00:13 · answer #8 · answered by BERT 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trust me animals are in Heaven!
Your hearts desires ...... Why in the Bible would God say that if it weren't true?
Since God is the same creator, all things that we see here will be in heaven also.
2007-09-13 15:18:12 · answer #9 · answered by inteleyes 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most of the Time, they go befor you do! To Heaven!
There are none in Hell.
Hope this helps.
2007-09-13 15:10:53 · answer #10 · answered by maguyver727 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋