My best friend of 13 years just died. (DOG). Is there any evidence they survive and cross to the other side?

Dogs are a gift to us from God to show us the meaning and prove the existence of unconditional love. I believe they are so precious to God that we can only have them with us for a short time. They do not have human souls, but they are among God's greatest creations and will surely be waiting on the other side.

My English Mastiff passed away at age 12. She was a family member. The night after she passed I was sitting in the den missing her when I heard her very distinctive bark, slowly fading away outside. When I ran to the door there of course was nothing there. But to me it was a final goodbye from this world, excited to be on her way to a place of supreme peace.

Animals, like people, do die, but we are taught that love does not die; it is something that exists both here and in Heaven. That spirit of love will certainly be there.

A friend of mine who is a Christian Pastor and his wife lost their cat to cancer some years ago and they missed him dearly.
One night, in a dream, the Lord took him to a place that the Lord calls "the place where the animals dance". Jesus showed him their cat playing with other animals, perfectly healthy, not sick at all. Jesus told him that these animals wait for their owners to come for them after their deaths and take them to Heaven with them.

I would not have ever believed this until my friend, a highly educated theologian, told me about it.

This is not in the Bible. There are animals in heaven, we know that. The saints return on horses in Rev 19:11 for example. The next question is, "why not our animals?" The
Lord promised to wipe away EVERY tear from His people.

Your dog was really nice looking. What a friend. He reminds me of my pomeranian bud. This does not have to be the end of the story for you and him. There is hope.

If you are going to heaven, I believe you will see him again and then never be parted again.

So sorry for your loss OP.

I have lost two beloved dog in my lifetime. One had to be put down and another just disappeared out of our yard one day.

In BOTH cases I believe I was visited by their spirits. Long story..but I know that I know that my two dogs tried to communicate with me.

I believe we see our beloved best furry friends again when we cross over to our eternal home with God.

Hang in there, and when you feel like it get another dog and before you know it, you will be in love again!

Very nice.

:LionInLove:

So sorry OP




I'll continue to believe in pet heaven, even if science refutes it with irrefutable proof.

Yeah I was pretty sure it was heaven.. It is like a waiting area to be reunited.

he's already there

he won't be there long however, as they are returning to the earth with the onset of the Millennium Age forthcoming

your friend was apparently not intended to go through that which approaches those who remain upon the earth

that being tribulation of the highest order at the hands of the least of these...

I hope this enables you to find peace in his regard, and in your own

Yes! Animals Do Go To HEAVEN ! Read Isaiah Chapter 11 !!

/David !

+1000

When I was away at college my dog went into renal failure and died also. The same day I was walking across campus and felt a cold wet nose slide into my palm - be did that a lot when I was home. I called home afterward and my parents told me the news. I think he was saying farewell til we meet again.

From a woman, who stated she was taken to heaven.

[link to christopher-schmidt1985.blogspot.com]

Our God is so good to us and because He loves us (no other reason) He allows our pets to go to Heaven when they pass. To be sure I could share this with confidence; He has taken me to Heaven and shown me several individuals' pets waiting for them in Heaven, including my own dog! Below are those stories.



CHESTER



This wonderful story takes place in 2008, when Bradford, 8 years old at the time, found out what God had prepared for his pet goldfish, Chester, in order to care for him in Heaven until Bradford would eventually arrive himself! That particular day, I had stopped by the dance studio where my daughters both worked and took class. I had dropped something off, and got into a conversation about Heaven with one of the mothers (this was normal). This time it was with Paula and her son Bradford who was there too. We began to discuss about whether pets go to Heaven or not and Bradford got very excited when I said, "Yes, they certainly do, because you love them, God takes them"! Paula started to tell me about Bradford's goldfish, Chester, he had as a little boy and how when it died they gave him a farewell service. When she said, "You better tell him good-bye because you will never see him again", Bradford passionately responded, "No, Mama, I will see him again, in Heaven". She told him again that pets do not have souls so they do not go to Heaven! Well, Bradford would have none of that and he said, "I know God took my fish to Heaven". As they were talking amongst themselves, suddenly I was no longer aware of my surroundings and was taken again by the Spirit of God and shown Bradford's mansion that was still under construction in Heaven.



It looked like a castle with towers and everything, but still had many areas that were not completed. The back portion of his mansion was finished and so I was shown that portion. It blessed me to see that Chester (all cute and orange) was indeed there and God had created an aquarium waterway that went through Bradford's entire mansion, even up the sides of doorways and down the other side. In each room there was a 'bowl' that came out from the waterway, so that Chester could prop himself up on his fins and visit with Bradford. It then continued along every wall until it ended in the 'pool room' where there was a waterfall slide going into a swimming pool. I heard the Lord say, "Chester is excited, because when Bradford gets home, they will be able to swim together in the pool". Wow, I thought that was so cool and I was sure Bradford would love it too!



A few moments later I was back in the room but they were unaware I had ever left, until I told them what I saw. Bradford was so excited and his mom just stood there in shock and then she said. "That is exactly what Bradford had said to her before they arrived at the studio. He had insisted again that Bradford was in Heaven and then said, "Not only is he there, but when I get there, we will swim together in a pool"! How exciting that God showed me that to confirm to Bradford that he was right! It also confirms that if he cares about a simple goldfish named Chester, I know he cares about all of our precious pets. I hope you enjoy the sketch of Chester waiting in Bradford's mansion; where one day they will swim together! Praise God for His goodness!




Statement By Bradford, November 12, 2010



When Mrs. Kat told me that she had just seen my mansion in heaven; I was really excited! At that moment I wanted God to take me to see Chester, but I knew I had more to do here and I'm so glad God cares.




Statement by Paula Willis, November 12, 2010




When my son and I were talking with Kat at the dance studio that day, she started to share about pets being in heaven. I thought to myself that God had sent her to confirm this about Chester, Bradford's fish, that was very special to him. It was amazing to see that even though Chester was a small goldfish, he used to react every time Bradford would come to his fish bowl; sometimes my son even patted him. Bradford is an animal lover and a natural with any kind of animal.

When Kat was sharing her book with us, I told her about Chester, and how much that fish meant to Bradford. In the little ceremony we had in our back yard after he died, I tried to comfort my son. I looked at him and my heart couldn't believe the words that came out of his mouth with such powerful meaning. I will never forget that day when I said to him, "Bradford it is time to say goodbye to Chester as you will never see him again." He looked at me and said, "No Mama, I will see him again in heaven."

While we were sharing this story amongst my family, Kat stopped us and began to tell us that the Lord had just shown her Bradford's mansion in heaven and that Chester would be there waiting for him. He got so excited and started to jump up and down. It was an incredible moment as she shared how the wall had a 'waterway' that the fish could swim in and follow Bradford in every room. She also told him that not only would he be able to talk to Chester, but swim too; because the mansion had an indoor pool with a waterfall slide where they could swim together.

My daughter and I looked at each other and started telling Kat, earlier that day we were talking about heaven during our home schooling and Bradford had said how cool it would be if his mansion had a swimming pool and slide so that he could swim with Chester. In his mind he always believed that Chester would be there in heaven but after that day with Kat, he had absolute confirmation of this and also God's goodness to our lives. Bradford is now 11 years old and Chester is still part of his life. Every night he thanks God that Chester will be there waiting for him. Everyone that knows Bradford, knows how special Chester is to him. I am so grateful that God showed Kat about Chester living in Heaven, because if he is there, so are all pets!



SALLY



This story is about a pet we bought for my father when he turned 60 and was living on a small farm. Her name was Sally and she was the cutest pig you ever saw. Pigs are considered one of the smartest mammals God created and Sally proved that many times over. She only weighed about 6 lbs at the time she was given; but by the time she departed for Heaven, she weighed a hefty 1,100 lbs. Now this pig was never going to be raised for someone's BBQ and I think she knew that. Her life was not too bad, her pen included a shower which she turned on and off as she pleased and a warm stall to lie in when it was cold. Every day my dad would go out and talk to her about the things of God and the pig really enjoyed those conversations. My dad just had to preach to somebody and Sally was a captive audience. The day Sally died, she pushed the heavy wall of her pen over, went around to the front of the house, laid under a tree and went to Heaven. My dad found her, got a backhoe and buried her on the back acreage of his farm. They had a short service to say good-by and even though my dad would miss his 'listening buddy', he knew she would be waiting for him in Heaven. That big pig had given my dad a lot of joy with her life. I know animals cannot be 'saved', but I do know that God takes your pets to Heaven because we love them.



One of the few times I was permitted to see my father in Heaven (he never knew I was present) was to show me where our pets were being cared for until our eventual arrival in Heaven. I saw my father walking across his ranch property and following behind him was Sally the pig (with two mice riding on her back). Behind her, was a continual line of pets I recognized from my youth including my brother Joey's duck, Max; my brother RJ's alligator, Charlie; my cat, Little Bit; my brother Ray's iguana, Iggie, and so many others, as well as ones who had recently arrived. Since I am one of fifteen, you can imagine how long that line was. My dad was very generous about us having them; and although we did not have many things the world would call valuable, we loved our pets. They would include many dogs, cats, birds, turtles, hamsters, snakes (including the one with a glass eye); but also pigs, owls, alligators, mice, iguanas, ducks, pigeons, a bat, and many frogs, toads, and assorted big bugs! We even came up with a plan that would have worked to bring world peace; we figured since we were able to get the cats and pigeons to eat out of the same dish without eating each other, it had to work on humans! Any of us could have presided over a funeral as we had lots of practice burying the pets. We loved them all and made sure they had a proper send-off to Heaven.




Just know that God has made sure you will have the pets you loved in eternity. It also happens to be one of the most frequently asked questions I receive, Do your pets go to Heaven? The answer is yes!




MOLLY



Just because I am the author and I loved her, I want to share the story of Molly, my own yorkie who shared our lives for sixteen years. She was so cute when she came into our lives and made us laugh when she would actually smile at people. This was one smart dog and we knew somehow, she could tell time. Every day at 11:00 am she would go and wait under the mail slot at the front door. That was when the mailman would come and she was ready for action. When the mail was put through the slot, she would snatch it up and run all over the house with it. We were thankful that somehow she only shredded the junk mail and not the other which was important. Life went on and all of us loved her dearly and we were grateful she let us live in 'her' house with her. As the years went by, Molly started to age and actually died several times, but I prayed and brought her back. It did teach me an important lesson, when it is time to let them go, we should not try to keep them here. The last time she almost died, I should have let her go, but I called her back and this caused her to have no quality of life; she could not see or hear very well. I had to go to Prayer Mountain late in May and had a call from my Mom saying that she believed Molly would not last until I returned. This time I only asked the Father to keep her until I could return home to tell her I loved her and say goodbye. God was faithful and when I walked in at 2:00 am she was still here. I bent over picked her up and after holding her for several hours and telling her how blessed her little life had made me and that I was sorry I had kept her beyond her allotted time; I released her to Heaven. About an hour later she was carried to Heaven by my guardian angel (they always carry your pets to Heaven) and taken to my father's ranch to await my home going!



Now I know some of you think all of this is silly, but I promise, it is blessing many pet lovers. About two hours after her passing, the father decided to give me a gift by allowing me to see Molly in Heaven. I saw her racing down the streets of gold with several pieces of mail in her mouth and I knew Heaven did not have a mail system. Then he let me see what she was chasing: in front of Molly was a huge angel dressed in a postman's uniform and every now and then he would drop letters from his pouch. I was laughing at the strange site and then was shown there was another hundred or so dogs, chasing the same angel! How precious that he even cared about the very thing that Molly enjoyed doing. Don't be concerned about your pets in heaven; I am certain they have as good a time as everyone else that lives there!

IMHO I believe all animals go back to G-d. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your dog.

My mother experienced the exact same thing three days after our family dog passed. (This was about 30 years ago.) The dog had a distinct bark because of surgery to clear her airways which may have been the equivalent of a debark but we did it because of breathing problems.

Didn't read the thread, bur two of my three cats died over the past two years and they both have showed up at the house jumping on my bed where I would never let them go and jumping the counters in the kitchen. They were great buddies in their day and I'm sure they'll be there to meet me on the other side.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Yes, they do survive and go on. I've gotten many signs from dogs that have passed. One left me a double square rainbow around her portrait that came every day for a month.I had been crying over her and it immediately appeared.Another dog died when I was at work and I suddenly smelled her. Another sign was a butterfly that circled me three times.

You will see your best friend again.

When I was house sitting with my wife for her sister a couple years back, I remember one morning I was still half asleep on the bed and felt my sister-in-laws' cat jump up and lay down next to me. The interesting part and why I'm telling you this is that the cat had past away a couple of years prior to that. So it is my humble belief that she came back for a visit.

My faithful sammy died after a bad 6 months with cancer. I was a mess having lost 3 incredible pets (ages 8, 14 and 20) within six months.

Shortly (a couple weeks) after the last one passed on I heard a bark at my back door and went into the living room to check. As I was walking through the living room to investigate my dog in kind of a spirit form walked through the door and turned into the living room like he was on patrol. i was in shock and it was like HE couldn't see ME. He circled through the house on patrol and came back to where I was still standing. I told him he didnt need to stay and it was ok for him to go now and I would be OK. He vanished out through the door.

I cannot explain this in anyway...but to answer your question...they come back.

My daughter & I have been seeing a little black dog around the house lately. We've never had a pure black dog. It appears, then goes around a corner & then disappears.

Here is something that may be of some comfort to you -

[link to rainbowbridge.com]

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Author unknown...

I have said this before on this site. After our dog died at 17, we buried her on a hill in the back yard. We had no other dogs. My wife and I would hear her running down the hallway, across the kitchen, where the floor was tile, and we could hear her claws running across the floor. Those who scoff have never experienced this. The activity stopped when we got a new dog from the shelter. The most surprising thing concerns our new dog. The first day we had her, she went to the pile of rocks on the hill where we buried our dog. She laid there for 2 hours besides the grave. Never done it since.

I have a personal experience to share. Years ago, I rescued a blue front amazon from an abusive situation. Moki was damaged...but I loved him so.I swear that being was an old man in a bird suit. He lived with us for 15 years before he passed away. How I missed that bird....he had his ways of saying things..like in the morning he would yell out "Hey mom!"

A short itme, a month or so after he passed...I heard that bird say "Hey mom". My daughter heard it as well, and we were both in awe and shock. So, yes, to me this is eveidence they survive.

I think animals have souls just like we do. A soul has chosen to incarnate a a dog for developing their soul, just as you are.

You'll be with all of your soul mates when you retire and discuss what happened.

Don't expect a dog sitting there when you die, it's a little more spiritual than that.

Even in Islam dogs are the only animal let into heaven!

Same for you, dumbfuck. wormfood.

Wow what a great story.

That's amazing

If "All Dogs Don't Go to Heaven",

then I want to go where they go!

Lost my best friend Mar 18th 2013 @ 7:18 pm.

It is very sad for awhile but you will recover
and be happy again.

He was a cutie!

Thank you so much

same thing happened to me recently...at first i wasn't sure about pets going to heaven but I've since changed my opinion (and not just to feel better). I do not believe God made anything without the intent of it being eternal. The soul can only love that which is eternal. I'm not talking about 'loving' material things like a car, house, etc...but true genuine love that man feels for his fellow man (wife, husband, child, etc) and also "man's best friend". (not just dogs). It's a true soul connection that often the mind cannot comprehend.

Revelation 5:13 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.

It is a living thing if you think it is any different than you then you a fucking moran

.... enough with this, already ....move on with yer life.