Are There Animals/Pets in Heaven?

We bloggers respect and watch other bloggers 
to see what they are writing about.  I came across 
a particularly interesting blog recently and want to 
share it with you.
Just to let you know, I agree with Lisa Grace on her
answers drawn from the Bible to the question......
    
    Are There Animals/Pets in Heaven?
             By Lisa Grace from her blog 

Nothing escapes the Eye on the Paranormal

Lisa says.......

Since this time of year focuses on love, nothing quite proves 

love like the loss of a loved one. Sadly, our golden retriever, 

Taffy, passed away two years ago at Christmas. This was 

our second one without her. My daughter never knew a day 

without her beloved dog before Taffy’s death.

At school this year, our daughter (now in the second grade) 

announced the hope of seeing her beloved pet in Heaven 

someday.

Her teacher informed her, “There will be no animals in and

 certainly no pets in Heaven.” My daughter came home 

from school in tears at the thought of never seeing her 

beloved pet again.

Unfortunately, I’ve come across several teachers and 

preachers who say there won’t be animals in Heaven.

I disagree and I believe I have Biblical proof on my side.

In a way, this is kind of thinking is funny because I’ve heard 

many a Baptist, Lutheran, Pentecostal, and Catholic sermon 

where they boast of the feasts they will have in Heaven. And 

as far as I can remember, not a one was talking about a 

vegan feast either. (All though my Messianic Rabbi does.) 

So if they’re going to have animals to eat (which is another 

whole post in itself, which I’ll be happy to chat about on 

another day), why in Heaven wouldn’t they be there as pets? 

There is plenty of proof in the Bible that animals will certainly 

be there. For instance, when the new Jerusalem descends 

and we have that perfect time on Earth, where will the animals 

come from? The Bible says the world will be destroyed and 

there will be a new Heaven and a new Earth. (Rev 21:1) . 

The prophet Isaiah talks about the time after the judgment and 

how the lion will lie down with the lamb, and children can play 

with asps and scorpions. It even says the lion shall eat hay. 

(Isaiah 11:6; 11:8; 66:23). 

Another proof is that this world is a shadow of Heaven. 

For it to be a shadow, the real thing must exist in Heaven. 

(Hebrew 8:5 NIV)

In the book of Romans it says the whole of creation calls out. 

Why would animals be crying out if it leads to their ultimate 

destruction? Obviously, they’re longing for paradise too. 

(Rom 8:22)

In the book of Philippians it says all things in the earth and 

under the earth and in heaven (implies living things) that 

every knee should bow. Things? (Philippians 2:10)

It gets better. In the book of Revelations it mentions 

every creature in the sea. (Rev 5:13) How’d they get 

there if the seas are destroyed? They’re either re-created 

or they’re there to begin with.

The best proof there are indeed animals in Heaven is the 

fact that it says the Messiah will come back riding on a 

white horse. (Rev 6:2, 19:11) Horses are mentioned as 

coming from Heaven fourteen times in the book of 

Revelation (eight verses say horse, six say horses).

And the best proof? The four beasts before the throne are 

mentioned over and over. It mentions angels separately, 

so these are not classified as angels. There are wonderful 

creatures in Heaven that we have not seen yet on Earth. 

(Revelations 19:4) 

There are clearly animals in Heaven so while it doesn’t 

specifically say “pets”, I believe there are. Why? 

Because very few things bring pure joy like the love from 

a pet and to your pet; and as we know, 

God is love. (1 John 4:8, 1 John 4:16)

Thank you, Lisa.  Such an fascinating and controversial

issue.  I congratulate you for tackling the question on 

your blog.  You've an open invitation to return 

and fill us in with another interesting nugget about the 

mysterious paranormal.

http://eyeontheparanormal.blogspot.com/2012/02/

Hopefully, you all enjoyed this posting today.  

Have a great day and take care of yourselves 

and each other.

A Friendly Hug,
Barb