Will my dog be in Heaven?

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Then perhaps you are not yet ready to enter heaven for to wish such a thing means you could not be happy in heaven.
 
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I think you may have forgotten about the new heaven and the new earth.
Its not all about harps, clouds and gooey eyes looking upwards!
 
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God is quite capable of regenerating the same material soul and memories surely? Fido will still know his owner and their favorite games yet!
 
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Comments along the lines of “we don’t know” do not change what we do, in fact, know, by revelation.

Only human nature was assumed at the Incarnation. Only human nature has been redeemed and only human nature will enter into Heaven on the last day.
 
The decision, is, of course, God’s. But I prefer to believe that they will be in Heaven with us. Those of mine who have gone before me are playing at the Rainbow Bridge. And when it is my time to join them, we will all cross into Heaven together.
 
1ke said:
“Things” (living or inanimate) are not needed in Heaven to make us happy. By definition the beatific vision is happiness. So the idea that our pets will be in heaven “if we need them to be” misunderstands the beatific vision greatly. That is NOT a Catholic teaching.

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Yes, exactly.

People often say cute or amusing things about heaven, but we have to draw a distinction between those things and the actual Truth that has been revealed to us.

Someone might say “I want my sports car in heaven, so I’ll have it. If God wants to bring it back, He can.”

or “I want heaven to have the best golf course imaginable”

or “in heaven, I’m going to have a huge bank account.”

Well, none of those things are actually true. None are going to happen.
 
Dogs and cats do have a certain level of intelligence, awareness and feelings toward their owners. Cardinal Mahony, in a talk with children, said that there was a heaven for cats.
 
But Father, I don’t think the Church has ruled out the possibility that the “new earth”, after the culmination of all things, will be populated by some sort of animal creation.
 
Kennedy said:
Do you think there will be animals in heaven?
Our pets?
Horses?
Chickens?
My grandchildren want to know…
What supports your theory?
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Well I have read many NDE that say yes.One woman says that there was a special place on the outskirts of Heaven just for pets.When she arrived there she saw horses and dog playing by chasing one another.When they saw her she said it was as if their stares were burning holes through her body because they thought at first she might be their master they been waiting for.
 
Sorry, I missed the end of the post of yours I made that post in response to.

I’m inclined to believe the same of animals, that if you need a pet to be happy in heaven you are not ready for it yet. However, your original post I think covered that.
 
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The decision, is, of course, God’s.
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And said decision has already been revealed. It’s part of the dogma of the Incarnation.

Only human nature assumed, only human nature entering heaven.
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That is true, Father. And I believe it’s also in the Bible although sadly, I can’t remember the exact verse.
 
And all nephews have uncles…but why is your observation relevant?
 
I don’t see why not. I guess if I get to heaven I’ll ask God if I could bring my dogs to heaven. I just hope He isn’t allergic.
 
twf said:
But Father, I don’t think the Church has ruled out the possibility that the “new earth”, after the culmination of all things, will be populated by some sort of animal creation.
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Indeed, if the new “earth” does not have soil, nor compost nor vegetables, nor bugs nor animals, nor bodies nor sky nor clouds nor rain nor flowing rivers , what sort of new “earth” is it exactly?

It does sound like something more than redemption of human nature is going on here.
 
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