Do Dogs go to Heaven

It also says the Lamb will lie down beside the Lion. No animals in Heaven - huh? Psalm 50: For every beast of the forest is mine, and the cattle upon a thousand hills. I know all the fowl of the mountains; and the wild beasts of the field are mine.

There is an Indian legend which says when a human dies there is a bridge they must cross to enter into heaven. At the head of that bridge waits every animal that human encountered during their lifetime. The animals, based upon what they know of this person, decide which humans may cross the bridge.... and which are turned away.

"Heaven is the place of final and complete happiness
God has prepared for us - and if animals are necessary
to make us happy in heaven, then you can be sure God
will have them there."
--Rev. Billy Graham

Animals, among God's most perfect creations, are alive and well
on the other side, too. (And to be honest, if they weren't, I don't think I'd have the slightest interest in going there.)

All the animals that exist on earth exist on the other side,without fear or aggression, and they are appropriately cherished and respected as the pure, innocent, guileless spirits they are . . . The animals on the other side include every pet we've had in this and in all our past lives, and they watch over us from there with the same pure, steadfast loyalty they gave during their lifetimes . . .

When we first arrive on the other side, our spirit guides and transcended loved ones can hardly get to us through all the animals joyfully waiting
to welcome us home.

— Sylvia Browne and Lindsay Harrison,

Welcome at Rainbow Bridge

On the morning of September 11, 2001, there was an unprecedented amount of activity at the Rainbow Bridge. Decisions had to be made. They had to be made quickly. And, they were.
An issue, not often addressed here, is the fact that many residents really have no loved ones for whom to wait. Think of the pups who lived and died in hideous puppy mills. No one on earth loved or protected them. What about the many who spent unhappy lives tied in backyards? And the ones who were abused — whom are they to wait for? We don't talk about that much up here. We share our loved ones as they arrive, and are happy to do so. But we all know there is nothing like having your very own person who thinks you are the most special pup in the Heavens.
On this particular Tuesday morning a request rang out for pups not waiting for specific persons to volunteer for special assignment. An eager, curious crowd excitedly surged forward, each pup wondering what the assignment would be. They were told by a solemn voice that unexpectedly, all at once, over 7000 loving people had left Earth long before they were ready. All the pups, as all pups do, felt the humans' pain deep in their own hearts. Without hearing more, there was a clamoring among them.
"May I have one to comfort?"
"I'll take two — I have a big heart!"
"I have been saving kisses forever!"
One after another they came forward, begging for assignment. One cozy-looking fluffy pup asked hesitantly, "Are there any children coming? I would be very comforting for a child ‘cuz I'm soft and squishy and I always wanted to be hugged."
A group of Dalmatians came forward asking to meet the firefighters and be their friends.
The larger working breeds offered to greet the police officers and make them feel at home.
Little dogs volunteered to do what they do best: cuddle and kiss.
Dogs who had never had a kind word or a pat on the head while they were on Earth stepped forward and said, "I will love any human who needs love."
Then all the dogs, no matter where on Earth they originally came from, rushed to the Rainbow Bridge and stood waiting, overflowing with love to share, each tail wagging an American flag.

by Alexander Theodore



Page Two
When its time to say Goodbye

Page Three
Animal Scriptures

Page Four
Birds in Heaven


Page Five
The Dream