Do you wonder if that statement “All Dogs Go To Heaven” is true? I have struggled with it for years. I’m not really sure where I got the idea from, but my understanding was that animals were not allowed in Heaven. This has weighed heavily on my heart, as I’m not sure I want to be somewhere that my beloved pets are not. The issue has really tested my faith.
I asked my cousin Karen who has been involved with the church her entire life; her response was uncertain. She was under the impression that animals did not go to heaven because while they had a spirit, they did not have a soul; still she tried to reassure me that “It doesn’t hurt to ask GOD” once we are there. I wasn’t satisfied with Karen’s answer.
Somehow my question must have come up in conversation with one of my work friends (Di), because for Christmas I received a gift from her; a book titled “Scarlet’s Garden The Visit” by Penny Taylor. Di said, “Read the book, then tell if you think animals go to heaven.” Each time I spoke with Di she would inquire whether I had read the book or not, and each time I told her it’s right on the top of my list, as soon as I have a free day I intend to read the book.
Last Sunday I had a free day and so I sat down and I read the book (anyone who wants to borrow it just let me know.) I have to admit; I cried, a lot, but I thought the book was beautifully written. I don’t want to spoil the book by revealing too much, but I do have to say, I once again have hope that my babies will be with me in heaven and my faith in GOD has been renewed.
I DEF want to borrow it! You peaked my interest. But I also def think that All dogs go to heaven 🙂
Our beloved pets cross the Rainbow Bridge to Heaven when they pass and they wait for us to join them. 🙂
If it doesn’t have dogs, it isn’t Heaven.
And who-in-the-world would know what is – and is not – in Heaven? Yeah, you can read all the text written by people who thought the world was flat, but how-in-the-world would they know either?
Anyway, I’m with Lynn – I think wherever we go next, our pets will be there to greet us. 🙂
Sounds like a great book.