Do All Animals Go To Heaven?
I just received an email from an author I admire, who raised an orphaned coyote and gave him the best life possible until his last breath. She put her entire self into raising and caring for that creature. After passing, she mourned for a solid year-and-a-half. I wrote back and told her I felt similarly after losing my German Shepherd Freya. I have mourned the loss of every animal friend I’ve ever known.
Lisa of Alligator Alliance asked me if I believe that we will see our animal friends in Heaven when we pass on. I wholeheartedly believe so! First, Heaven is said to be a place of eternal joy. So, they must be there! Also, I have taken pets to Blessings of the Animals at various churches. One pastor opened such a service with “I believe that in Heaven, there will be beer and dogs” (He was of German descent. They often drink beer as Southern Americans drink sweet tea). Finally, there have been a number of reports by people who have flat-lined and been revived of them seeing loved ones in Heaven, including pets, and Jesus, too! One such account was given by Roy of Siegfried and Roy.
I am someone who has Native American ancestry, and my faith is Christian. My spirituality is a combination of both, and my family has raised me to love and care for all living beings. I am also a student of biology and zoology. I learn new and amazing facts about life on this planet all the time! So, do I think all animals go to Heaven? Yes! I believe they have spirits or souls—an awareness of being. They are masterpiece designs of God. In the Bible, it mentions that the lion and leopard and lamb will all live in harmony in Heaven. So, whether it is a beloved companion pet or wild gator, I believe it has a place in Heaven when it leaves this earth.
As with all angels, I believe our beloved animal friends who have crossed over not only watch over us and protect us, but they also send us reminders and signs of their love. A year after Freya had passed, I was feeling sad in a moment and suddenly smelled her scent and felt warmth all around. I thought of her and felt comforted.
So, while it is a gift to experience a connection and bond with an animal, it does make it harder to lose them. But it is also a gift to have the hope that you’ll see them again one day, and that they are always with you. They are forever a part of you.
We can honor our angels in a number of ways. Lisa mentioned that she and her husband John started a foundation in memory of their cat Lambert. We can help other animals or people in need in honor of our angels! Living our best lives, taking good care of ourselves and others, and remembering them fondly are other ways to pay tribute. The gifts are endless! - Angie Holt
Lisa of Alligator Alliance asked me if I believe that we will see our animal friends in Heaven when we pass on. I wholeheartedly believe so! First, Heaven is said to be a place of eternal joy. So, they must be there! Also, I have taken pets to Blessings of the Animals at various churches. One pastor opened such a service with “I believe that in Heaven, there will be beer and dogs” (He was of German descent. They often drink beer as Southern Americans drink sweet tea). Finally, there have been a number of reports by people who have flat-lined and been revived of them seeing loved ones in Heaven, including pets, and Jesus, too! One such account was given by Roy of Siegfried and Roy.
I am someone who has Native American ancestry, and my faith is Christian. My spirituality is a combination of both, and my family has raised me to love and care for all living beings. I am also a student of biology and zoology. I learn new and amazing facts about life on this planet all the time! So, do I think all animals go to Heaven? Yes! I believe they have spirits or souls—an awareness of being. They are masterpiece designs of God. In the Bible, it mentions that the lion and leopard and lamb will all live in harmony in Heaven. So, whether it is a beloved companion pet or wild gator, I believe it has a place in Heaven when it leaves this earth.
As with all angels, I believe our beloved animal friends who have crossed over not only watch over us and protect us, but they also send us reminders and signs of their love. A year after Freya had passed, I was feeling sad in a moment and suddenly smelled her scent and felt warmth all around. I thought of her and felt comforted.
So, while it is a gift to experience a connection and bond with an animal, it does make it harder to lose them. But it is also a gift to have the hope that you’ll see them again one day, and that they are always with you. They are forever a part of you.
We can honor our angels in a number of ways. Lisa mentioned that she and her husband John started a foundation in memory of their cat Lambert. We can help other animals or people in need in honor of our angels! Living our best lives, taking good care of ourselves and others, and remembering them fondly are other ways to pay tribute. The gifts are endless! - Angie Holt
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