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Do dogs really go to heaven?

Mistreatedbycs — Sun, 30 Mar 2014 21:38:25 GMT

My poor boy had to be put down this morning, he couldn't even get up, his rear legs wouldn't even hold him anymore. He was also a diabetic dog and I gave him shots twice a day, had the hip diplacia and treated that with all the meds available and they didn't work.

10 years of pure joy, lotsa smiles, lotsa good times and too much love.

Miss you....hope you're having fun without any pain.

Too many tears today

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Hooty — Sun, 30 Mar 2014 22:12:29 GMT

YES! So sorry for your loss, been there and it is not anything I would wish on anyone! Our Beau has been gone for almost 4 yrs. and we still miss him, even though we have another dog.

He is at Rainbow Bridge where all the other dogs are playing!

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Mistreatedbycs — Sun, 30 Mar 2014 22:27:11 GMT

Thanks Hooty for the kind words, somehow when I was just outside in the backyard, a neighbor lady came walking over and said if you see a black cat, it's probably mine since he got out the door when he's never been outside before, in a way, that sort of eased the pain in a good way, at least my dog didn't run away and I wouldn't know what happened to him or where he is, he's in a good safe place now.

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doxie1 — Sun, 30 Mar 2014 22:37:53 GMT

Do dogs go to heaven?
My little bully passed away, no more to breathe a sound.
I held him for the last time, then entombed him in the ground.
Day and night I wept so much, in tears I thought I'd drown.
I searched my soul for comfort, but no peace therein was found.

In great despair, I hit my knees and then began to pray.
"Father will I ever see, my dog again someday?"
I raised my eyes and saw an angel standing near a gate.
I sensed an inner peace I'd never felt before that day.

The angel smiled and said to me, "Oh man of little faith!
God sees every bird that falls; He knows your bully's fate.
I have met your little dog, I saw him pass my way.
Your precious dog is still alive; he just walked through this gate.

Paradise is lovelier than you can comprehend.
No pain or grief, no tears or fears, and life will have no end.
God gave to man His only Son, to cover all his sins.
So why would God withhold from you, your pure and loving friend?”

The angel took me by the hand and said, "Now come with me.
A glimpse of paradise I'll give, to you so you can see."
Through the gate and o'er the Rainbow Bridge we did proceed.
Through green valleys filled with flowers, rolling hills and trees.

“Wow, so this is paradise!” The place was filled with joy.
I saw my bully playing there, with dogs and cats and toys.
He also had some doggie treats, and food that he enjoyed.
He'd made a lot of new friends there, including girls and boys.

Then I saw a child come near, and hug my little mate.
She said to him, "I love you so," and kissed him on the face.
The angel said, "The child just crossed the Rainbow Bridge today.
Now she needs a little friend, to love and help her play.

God’s love for her would be enough, in that make no mistake.
But in His love, He knew full well, the child would want a mate.
This is why God called your dog unto this splendid place.
God’s entrusted her with him, ‘til you pass through the gate."

I pleaded, “May I hug them both?!” The angel answered, “No!
You’d violate a sacred site, and now it’s time to go.”
He led me back across the Bridge and through the gate to home.
He left me there with new-found hope and peace within my soul.

If someone ever asks what happens to a dog that dies,
Just give a gentle smile of joy and look them in the eye.
Take their hand and comfort them and tell them not to cry.
For dogs don’t die, they simply cross a bridge to paradise.

Dan Atcheson

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luvdoodles — Sun, 30 Mar 2014 22:50:02 GMT

You bet they do, probably even before some people. So sorry for your loss. I lost two in October 2013. I still miss them and I am thankful for the one pup we have now. It is so hard, like losing a family member.

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grandkidsrgreat — Sun, 30 Mar 2014 23:15:25 GMT

So very sorry for your loss. I believe that since dogs are fluffy bundles of unconditional love they go directly to Heaven when they leave this earth. I hope I am good enough to go where my beloved pets who have crossed the bridge are when it's my time. Bless you.

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Mistreatedbycs — Sun, 30 Mar 2014 23:56:09 GMT

I have been crying all day....the pain is so great, I'm sure it will get better over time but I took him to work everyday with me and my customers will be asking for him so it's going to take a lot of time and buckets of tears to come.

Thanks for all your support, I had dogs growing up but they really weren't mine if that makes any sense, this one was glued to me and we shared a lot. If in time I do decide to get another one I'm sure they'll be more memories but you know it's just hard right now.

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kittymomNC — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 00:28:30 GMT

nantucket, I'm so sorry for your loss. As an adult, I've lost two miniature poodles, two cats, and my "granddogs", 4 of them. Reading the poem has brought me to tears, which seems to be a fairly regular thing with me these days, as I have a little female cat with kidney disease (for three years) and I'm getting worried about her. I try not to think about it, but I know I can't have her forever. I do also have another little female who is only 6. To me, it's as though you give birth to a baby and it just never grows up, they are almost as much my children as my real child. I know you're having a very hard time right now, but the pain will ease, and hopefully you will be able to bring another one into your home to cherish like you did this one.

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JLLH358 — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 00:30:29 GMT

All animals return to God - and there are numerous Scriptures that show this. I'm so sorry for your loss, Nantucket, but you might benefit from some great books on the subject. Here are some of my faves:

"Cold Noses at the Pearly Gates" Gary Kurz

"Wagging Tails in Heaven" (same author)

"Who Says Animals Go to Heaven? A Collection of Prominent Christian Leaders' Beliefs in Life After Death for Animals" Niki Behrikis Shanahan

There are many others and these authors have written other books on the subjects so this is just a sampling.

May you be comforted greatly in the days ahead with the assurance that what the Lord has created, He will keep. Blessings.

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pistolino — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 00:43:47 GMT

Yes, they do....and I'm so sorry you're without your best friend anymore. I lost mine in January and although I'm better now (and have adopted another buddy), I do miss my little boy a lot (and I still cry sometimes).

I believe with all my heart when we arrive in Heaven all of our animal friends are there along with our departed family members.

I'll have you in my thoughts tonight. Again, I am sorry you're going through this. It's so hard.

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emmysmom — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 01:43:18 GMT

Yes!!! Of course!!!

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siennasoleil — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 01:52:08 GMT

I am so sorry about the loss of your dog, Nantucket. One of my favorite quotes is from Robert Louis Stevenson: "You think dogs will not be in heaven? I tell you, they will be there long before any of us."

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Another new name Sue — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 01:54:27 GMT

Nan, go ahead and cry and cry. Time will lessen the deep sadness. Your dear pup is gone, but one thing that is not gone is your love for him. Be gentle with your self.

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happycat — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 02:05:48 GMT

So sorry for your loss Nantucket. I believe they do. I still get teary when I think about my sweet girl Lady, who we had to have put down a few years ago, and now we have 3 other ones. Just try to take comfort in knowing he is not in pain, and also in thinking of the love and care your showed him while he was with you. I am sure he knew he was loved.

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QsZoo — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 02:21:30 GMT

I am so sorry for your loss. Many of us have had this happen and we know how searing the pain in your heart is. Your sweet babe knew a lifetime of love and took that love with them. We are so blessed to have had these sweet ones to share a life with. As you go through these days let yourself grieve and then the day will come when precious memories come back to make you smile. Cyber Hugs.

JLLH-I LOVE those Gary Kurz books. They have helped me so much.

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Mistreatedbycs — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 03:31:25 GMT

thank you everyone!

I know he's in a good place, he was suffering and no more pain. I really had a hard time giving him pain medication, that's just not fair to mask it. His legs just gave up and although the mind was there, the body wasn't.

Right now I think I'm the only one who lost a pet but I know better, it doesn't make it hurt any less but knowing I did the right thing and he did bring me a decade of joy. I will celebrate how wonderful of a pet he was, the joy he brought me, the joy he brought to my customers and the 2 guys who walked in my store years ago that he barked at (never at anyone else), he knew something was wrong with them. He was also my protector, customers who talked with their arms and possible shop lifters. I loved him and he loved me...goodbye my friend.

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AnikaBrodie — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 04:27:45 GMT

Yes, we will see our animals in heaven. Consider this. If God took animals into Noah's Ark 2 by 2 (book of Genesis) he must have loved and wanted to save them. Otherwise, why would he do that?

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beauty junkie — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 04:37:01 GMT

I am so sorry for your loss and I certainly do believe we will be with our fur babies again in Heaven.I saw my kitty one night,1 year after he passed away.I was awake,it wasn't a dream,saw him clear as day.We just have to be lonely for them for a while but they will be waiting for us.

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Cyndog — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 05:23:52 GMT

I sure hope so, I have to think all my pets are there together. Now I'm crying too.

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Sheltie Mom — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 12:08:23 GMT

Nantucket, I'm so sorry for your loss. I know your heart hurts so much, and it will be hard to go to work without your dearest friend, but I hope that when customers ask about him it will help you to grieve to talk about him with others that care enough to ask.

I believe dogs, cats and all those we love will be waiting for us in heaven, and I love that poem that Doxie shared.

Sending you a warm hug this morning and prayers to help get you though today.