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These websites might bring you comfort in seeking your answer.

http://www.all-creatures.org/murti/tsnhod-08.html

http://www.religionlink.org/tip_030903b.php

http://www.interfaithofficiants.com/...lMinistry.html

Here is a wonderful book you might want to read:
Amazon.com: The Souls of Animals: Books: Gary...

http://network.bestfriends.org/Messa...5b912c1&t=8172