I believe that families are forever! Here's a link to what I believe.

http://www.mormon.org/mormonorg/eng/...ernal_marriage

I KNOW they go to heaven. They MUST! I promised my Ginger that I will see her again and mommy always kept her promises. It was the only way I could let her go... knowing that I would see her again. and I WILL! I must have that faith!

Here is an excerpt from an article:
“Says one, ‘I cannot believe in the salvation of beasts.’ Any man who would tell you this could not be, would tell you that the revelations are not true. John heard the words of the beast giving glory to God, and understood them. God who made the beasts could understand every language spoken by them. The beasts were four of the most noble animals that filled the measure of their creation, and had been saved from other worlds, because they were perfect. They were like angels in their sphere. We are not told where they came from, and I do not know; but they were seen and heard by John praising and glorifying God.” (DHC, vol. 5, pp. 343–44.)
found here: http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.js...____&hideNav=1

The scriptures tell us that all living things will be resurrected. Boy, I sure don't want to go where the mosquitos, go.:D

I was told by many different sources (Sunday school teachers, teachers at my Christian school etc) that no, they don't, they just turn to dust.

After being told that at the age of 5, no wonder I decided religion wasn't for me.

If any soul is worthy of Heaven, then certainly dogs MUST qualify!

I believe they do
 

well, I am Catholic....and the priest at our church recommends ALL dogs own or wear St. Francis charms! We even have days that are Pet blessing days where u can bring your animal in and they are blessed with holy water :) I think if ther is a Saint who dedicated his life to protecting animals as St. Francis did then they must go to heaven...why else would they be blessed??? But again these are my beliefs... Here is some facts about St. Francis to maybe help you believe or see another view!

Saint Francis of Assisi (September 26, 1181 – October 3, 1226) was a Roman Catholic friar and the founder of the Order of Friars Minor, more commonly known as the Franciscans.

He is known as the patron saint of animals, birds, and the environment, and it is customary for Catholic churches to hold ceremonies honoring animals around his feast day of October 4.

Very true most dogs deserve to go more than many humans i have seen. Sad but very true.

It wouldn't be heaven without dogs :)

Sure, Why Not?
 

I think so because a heaven without dogs for a crazy dog lover like me could not be called heaven...
I understand your sorrow.

So true...Well I have no evidence but...I promised my Grizzley Bear that I would see him and that his Uncle Michael and Granny would take him as he came through the Pearly Gates...So I have to believe that for me to find comfort here on earth that I am going to be able to see him when I finally go.I always thought it 2 be Heaven..Just in case it's not :icon5:.Please just send me where he is. :aimeeyork :D

Mary

Your thought that said "Just in case it's not, please send me where he is ". I just have to tell you, was so touching. It made me want to cry. And I totally agree!

I, personally, believe that, as perfect as these little angels are, there's no way God doesn't have a special place waiting for them also.

Thank You for your kindness. I truly love Grizzley Bear and I just need to believe that I get to pat that little head,rub that tummy and get my kisses that only he can give. I would hope that Love so Unconditional can be reunited!!!(even though it will be in another place and time). I just need to be THERE!:love: and hugs to you and your babies.

Mary

I definately BELIEVE and share this same FAITH as you do.
God is LOVE and HE is our EVERYTHING. I BELIEVE with all my heart and being that one day we will be together in Heaven and with our loved ones there, our beloved pets will be also.

I have been reading the posts and hesitate on posting myself, but after reading your post Kathy, it enlightened me to post my feelings here too.

In my own personal life, I am not of any one denomination or religion but have accepted God into my life and HIS SON JESUS as my own personal saviour, through out my child hood I struggled with religion as such, but then God helped me to put all in its own perspective and I am forever grateful in knowing all that HE has given unto me to understand, that through my FAITH AND BELIEF that my heart lives on in content and knowing one day, YES we shall once again hold our Cassie and our Gretta and our Nicki, FOREVER IN ETERNITY.
I am so thankful to know that as Jack and I are nearing the time of life when our lives will become a memory to so many that we will go on to be in our Eternal home with all our loved ones there and all the precious pets God so Blessed us with in this lifetime, HEAVEN IS TO BE FOREVER.

Sometimes I find it difficult to express myself so I hope others here can feel and understand what I have just said.

Sincerely from my heart, Patti and Jack

Poem I Wrote In Feb. 2007
 

Time

Time is not just a minute or another day,
It's a life time of memories stashed away.

So many of those memories that we hold dear,
Far too many shed many a tear.

Our faith and belief will see us through,
God walks with us daily with me and you.

The path we choose is ours for the taking,
The joys he gave us was his in the making.

Hold on to the treasured gifts that he so willingly gave,
Assuring us of eternity and wanting us all to be saved.

One day together in heaven we'll be,
The promise of life forever for you an me.

Hold onto the memories forever to cherish,
Those we hold dear never really did perish.

Time goes on beyond with abundant treasure,
Forever with you what blissful pleasure.

Time waits for no one, it goes by so fast,
What we encounter in loving one another is what will last.

Take hold and feel the warmth of the sun and wind blowing,
Together what waits beyond for us is knowing.

Life's treasures are beyond what life holds in store,
Heaven has to offer ever so much more.

Our precious ones God has in his care,
Giving back to him was so hard to bare.

Hold on to this time if God wants it to be so,
Time doesn't stand still and he wants you to know.

Time isn't just to be here for another minute or a day,
It's a lifetime in Eternity forever with him to stay.

Thank you Lord for allowing this to be,
For each of us, you, you and me.

Original Poem Written by me,
Patti, on Febuary 2,2007

This is one of many poems I have written and posted here in the RIP section, each being that I was inspired to do so in memory of our Precious Cassie.

Sorry for the double post, I did try to get it with the other, not quick enough to copy and paste it :)

Wishing each and everyone a wonderful day,
Patti and Jack