Though intidotal evidence suggests it my be true! TR It's a matter of focus. Focusing the affections of the heart. We must love God, justice and mercy, the brethren and even our enemies. In general love what God would love! Likewise we are also instructed what to hate. No where is there scriptural injunction to love animals, as they were not created in God's image and likeness! We are told to have regard for what the Lord has created, and were given liberty to subdue all! Attachment to the animal kingdom is simply a human tendency. And animalistic characterizations and traits were often given god like status and worshipped! A fondness or like for certain animals surely seems acceptable. However we find beauty in God's creation whether plant, animal or mineral, we are then free to give thanks with an appreciative heart! Deep emotional attachments that cross over into the Heavenly realm can't be guarenteed! TR Humbly, I’m so sorry. Is that her in your avatar picture? If so, she is a real beauty! What a lovely tribute you just wrote. I will be praying for you and your family during this difficult time. Take comfort ... she is in heaven and perhaps touring your heavenly dwelling place and breaking it in! :yes: I did research a few years ago about pets in heaven and there are many Bible verses indicating we will see our beloved fur babies once more. They are good gifts from the Lord. Genesis 1:25 “And God made the beast of the earth after his kind, and cattle after their kind, and every thing that creepeth upon the earth after his kind: and God saw that it was good. James 1:17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. Jesus is not an Indian giver. God gave us a love for our pets and we chose to be stewards over them and it just doesn’t end in this life but will continue in the after life as well. :yes: Psalm 36:6 .... O LORD, thou preservest man and beast. (Preservest - means to keep from decay) In this passage it shows our pets are waiting for the rapture event Romans 8:19-23 For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God. For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope, Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God. For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now. And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body (aka the rapture) :yahoo: Our beloved pets will be with us at the praise ceremony in heaven and we will be hearing them talk like in the days before the fall in the Garden of Eden. Eve certainly wasn’t afraid to talk to the snake back then so it looks like the animals will get their voices back. We see here in this verse God prepares a great feast for the birds Revelation 19:17 And I saw an angel standing in the sun; and he cried with a loud voice, saying to all the fowls that fly in the midst of heaven, Come and gather yourselves together unto the supper of the great God; And at the wedding banquet feast ... I’m expecting the Lord to include our fur babies to be with us and I’m almost positive they will be talking and will be requesting what particular food they want on their plates. :mdrmdr: Revelation 5:11-14 And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands; Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing. And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever. And the four beasts said, Amen. And the four and twenty elders fell down and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever. Bless your heart Sis and all those who love their individual pets! All that you have stated is true. During the Millenial Reign we shall indeed enjoy animals and join in worship of God with them. Just as like with every blade of grass, every flower of the field and leaf upon the trees! But we must still rightly divide the Word. That said, will God resurrect dearly departed pets, not spoken of! Are pets inclusive in the Rapture, not hardly. Again I am amazed that many Christian's are more willing to release loved family members and spouses over personal pets! This does create interesting theological dillemas. God can certainly overcome however! In short, I speak to attachments that will all be made anew! As precious as personal pets have been for only some, this may take on a different status in glory! General enjoyment of animals might prevail rather than specific and heartfelt attachments! That said, I won't bring up this topic again given the overwhelming sensitivity involved! TR May the Prince of Peace give you comfort in this sad time, Humbly. I know what it’s like to lose a pet or having to take an animal to put it down. So heart wrenching. 🙁 I do hope we’ll see our pets in heaven. I’d love to see cats romping through a meadow, purring up a storm or dogs wagging their tails constantly from sheer joy.
