No dogs in heaven??

Read at your own risk, true story



14 year old dog, Abbey, died last month (8/23). The day after she died, my 4 year old daughter Meredith was crying and talking about how much she missed Abbey. She asked if we could write a letter to God so that when Abbey got to heaven, God would recognize her.

She dictated and I wrote:

Dear God,

Will you please take special care of our dog, Abbey? She died yesterday and is heaven. We miss her very much. We are happy that you let us have her as our dog even though she got sick. I hope that you will play with her. She likes to play with balls and swim before she got sick. I am sending some pictures of her so that when you see her in heaven you will know she is our special dog. But I really do miss her.

Love,
Meredith Claire

P.S.: Mommy wrote the words after Mer told them to her
We put that in an envelope with 2 pictures of Abbey, and addressed it to God/Heaven. We put our return address on it. Then Mer stuck some stamps on the front (because, as she said, it may take lots of stamps to get a letter all the way to heaven) and that afternoon I let her drop it into the letter box at the post office.

For a few days, she would ask if God had gotten the letter yet. I told her that I thought He had. Yesterday, for Labor Day, we took the kids to Austin to a natural history museum. When we got back, there was a package wrapped in gold paper on our front porch. Curious, I went to look at it. It had a gold star card on the front and said "To: Mer" in an unfamiliar hand.

Meredith took it in and opened it. Inside was a book by Mr. Rogers, When a Pet Dies. Taped to the inside front cover was the letter we had written to God, in its opened envelope (which was marked 'Return to Sender: Insufficient address'). On the opposite page, one of the pictures of Abbey was taped under the words "For Meredith." We turned to the back cover, and there was the other picture of Abbey, and this handwritten note on pink paper:

Dear Mer,

I know that you will be happy to know that Abbey arrived safely and soundly in Heaven! Having the pictures you sent to me was such a big help. I recognized Abbey right away.

You know, Meredith, she isn't sick anymore. Her spirit is here with me — just like she stays in your heart — young and running and playing. Abbey loved being your dog, you know. Since we don't need our bodies in heaven, I don't have any pockets! — so I can't keep your beautiful letter. I am sending it to you with the pictures so that you will have this book to keep and remember Abbey.

One of my angels is taking care of this for me. I hope the little book helps.

Thank you for the beautiful letter. Thank your mother for sending it. What a wonderful mother you have! I picked her especially for you.

I send my blessings every day and remember that I love you very much. By the way, I am in heaven and wherever there is love.

Love,
God, and the special angel who wrote this after God told her the words.
As a parent and a pet lover, this is one of the kindest things that I've ever experienced. I have no way to know who sent it, but there is some very kind soul working in the dead letter office. Just wanted to share this act of compassion :) dear friend — hope you enjoy it as much as I did


thewelshm
 
Never met a dog I didn't like have met a few people that left me wondering????
 
As much as the dogs I have loved over the years have helped me, I am not convinced that they are not Angels sent from God to help us.
 
therevjay said:
I kind of wonder if maybe the Indians didn't have the right idea, that all animals have souls.
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When I was still able to hunt I tried to make a habit of thanking every animal I killed, for the pleasure of the hunt and the food it would provide. It felt right.

As for dogs being angels sent from God, that just suggests to me that maybe Himself has a sense of humor He wants to share with us. Dogs, and especially puppies, are funny. My little Moose keeps me laughing even though he's slowing down a bit at nine. Half the time I'm laughing at how skilled he is at conning me. :)
 
Scenario #1 A man has three dogs in his lifetime that were all his best friend at a particular time in life. Each lived 10-15 years. Who is his best friend in heaven if all three are there when he shows up?

Scenario #2 A man is happily married for 20 years. His wife dies of cancer. After a few years the man re-marries and lives with that wife for 20 years. When he dies, BOTH wives are in heaven. Who does he spend eternity with??

For those of you who follow Billy Grahams columns, EVERYONE is there. All three dogs and both wives. But he artfully avoids answering the two above questions. And he quotes various bible verses which state that you will be reunited with loved ones.

Poster RWSMITH said: "Either we are broken into simple compounds that other life forms can consume, or there is an afterlife. Either way I'll be the same place my dogs are."

That is probably the most profound, concise and 100% true thought on this subject ever.
 
The blood of "blameless animals" provided an atonement for sin until Jesus came. Note that after the fall Adam and eve were found wearing animal skins to cover their nakedness-they had lost their "innocence" because of sin; we are directed to "put on Christ." There is much more, but, The Lord is to return riding a white horse.
 
Whenever someone loses a dog someone posts The Rainbow Bridge and the cartoons . They always make my eyeballs get wet , seeing as we've had dogs for our entire marriage , 41 years next month . We've had to put our share down , and it doesn't get any easier . But when I read THEWelchm's post , that really started the water works . We have 4 now , 3 pure bred Aussie's and 1 oops , 1/2 Aussie - 1/2 Collie . They are all very special , but one is really connected to me . My wife always tells me not to stop too fast , cause Nebula will end up in my b*** . I can't imagine not having a dog , the amount of love they show you has no bounds , and they ask for so little . Ok , the tears have dried up and I've said my piece .
Hugs & Kisses , wet sloppy ones , from Nala , Nebula , Kismet & Bogie
 
THEWELSHM said:
An old man and his dog were walking down a hot, dusty road lined with a beautiful white fence on both sides. As they walked along, the old man and his dog became very thirsty and tired.

Soon, they came to a gate in the fence where, on the other side, they saw a nice grassy, wooded area surrounding a cool clear pool of fresh water. "Just where a thirsty 'huntin' dog and a man would like to rest!" thought the old man. But there was a sign over the gate that read "No Dogs" so they walked on.

Further on, they came upon a man in flowing white robes standing just inside a strong iron gate across a path that led to a beautiful, sunny meadow with a cool clear stream running through it.

"'Scuse me Sir," said the old man, "My dog and I have been on this road all day. Mind if we come in and sit in the shade for awhile?" "Of course!" The man said. "Come on in and rest. You look thirsty and tired." The old man said, "We sure are!" and started through the gate with his dog.

The gatekeeper stopped him. "Sorry, you can come in but your dog can't come with you. "You see, this is Heaven, and dogs aren't allowed here. He has to stay out here on the road." "What kind of Heaven won't allow dogs?" said the old man. "Well, if he can't come in, then I'll stay out here on the road with him. He's been my faithful companion all his life and I won't desert him now."

"Suit yourself," said the gatekeeper, "but I have to warn you, the Devil's on this road and he'll try to sweet talk you into his place. He'll promise you anything, but dogs can't go there either. If you won't leave that dog on the road, you'll spend all Eternity on the road with him. Better if you stay here."

"Well, I'm stayin' with my dog," replied the man and he and the dog walked on. Gradually, the fence became more and more faded and rundown until they finally reached a spot where the boards fell away completely leaving a gap. Another man dressed in old, ragged clothes sat just inside the broken fence under a shady tree.

"'Scuse me Sir," said the old man, "My dog and I have been on this road all day. Mind if we come in and sit in the shade for awhile?" "Of course!" The man said. "Come on in and rest. There's some cold water here under the tree. Make yourself comfortable."

The old man paused, "but what about my dog? Can he can come in, too? The man up the road said dogs weren't allowed here, and they had to stay on the road." The other man answered, "Well, you look pretty tired and thirsty. Would you come in here and rest if you had to leave that dog?"

"No sir!" the old man replied, "A glass of cold water and some shade would be mighty fine right about now but I won't come in if my buddy here can't come too. I didn't go to Heaven because my dog couldn't come with me, so I sure as how ain't about to go to Hell without him neither."

The man smiled and said, "Welcome to Heaven, and bring your dog!" The old man exclaimed, "You mean this is Heaven? And my dog can come with me? Then why did that fellow down the road say they weren't allowed in Heaven?" The man replied, "That was the Devil and he gets all the souls who are willing to give up a life-long companion for small comfort because they think it will make their lives a little easier."

The man continued, "They soon find out their mistake, but, then it's too late. The dogs come here, the fickle people stay there. God wouldn't allow dogs to be banned from Heaven. After all, He created them to be man's companions in life, why would he separate them in death?"

-AMEN

God Bless Shadow & Bear

thewelshm
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