Do Shelties Have Souls?

KarenCurtis said:
:lol: I'm about a 10 on the Scale. I too am comfortable with the idea of no afterlife. It's the time we spend with our shelties that matters. And their love for us is certain- and it shows. We have limited time with them, and that makes it all the more special because we know we have to give them all that we have, and they are happy for it.
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Yeah! It's good to know another 'none'. :smile2: Those of us that will admit it are few and far between.
 
This thread reminded about the book I bought last year and didn't read. It is called "Will I See My Dog In Heaven?" by Jack Wintz, OFM (franciscan monk). A review says - read this book and you will say of course. I just dug it out and am starting to read it tonight. New Years resolution. Read all books I bought.
 
Oona35 said:
Jaynie,

Think of the gift that you have been given with these questions on life and existence, all because of your sheltie and your devotion to one another. What a gift to celebrate!

Oona and Nevis

P.S. I find your sheltie name choice, despite the spelling variation, most interesting.
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Many people in the past, not knowing the spelling of Neechee's name, were convinced I named him after the philosopher Nietzsche. I never even thought about this when I named him. Had I realized this, I would have found another name, as I hold the philosophical concepts of Nietzsche in great contempt. (I once failed a philosophy course in university due to my vehement arguments against some of his points of discourse.)

My dad is Chickasaw, and my mom is half Cherokee, half Irish. In the Cherokee language, Neechee means "little dog" (Actually, it's the dimutive of "Ananeecheekee"). In Chickasaw, it means "Little faithful one". I thought it was a great fit. His kennel name was BJ's Laughing Kachina. A kachina is a small figurine of a household god in the Hopi indian tradition. Some of these are clown kachinas, or laughing kachinas, who are supposed to bring laughter and fun into the household they are in. Again, very appropriate.
 
ClantyreSheltie said:
I would rather use my limited brain power on asking questions that have answers. Regardless of your opinion, believe, faith, etc., this is a question there is no answer to. I am comfortable with the idea of no afterlife, for humans or animals or any biological being. For many though, I know that prospect is scary.

Either way, enjoy your animals while you have them.
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Could not agree more. To the consternation of many who know me, who would think it is the LAST place you would see me, I guest on a local cable access TV show called 'Psychic Holistic Spotlight' 2-3 times a year.
We have a running gag where the host of the show tries to get me to admit, or intends to convince me, that there is an afterlife for our animals and we will see them again.
My respectful reply is that it is time far better spent to enjoy the wonders of our pets during their all too brief lives on earth than to speculate about an uncertain future.
Such discussions remind me of the last verse of 'Sweet Baby James.'
- Dr. Mac
 
IMHO, all animals have souls. I can't necessarily prove it from any books or my bible, (I am Christian), but it is written in the bible that the lion and the lamb will lay together, why wouldn't there be other pets? :smile2:

It has always brought me joy to believe since there has to be a special place in Heaven for children, there has to be the same for our beloved pets till we all meet again! :yes:
 
]Many people in the past, not knowing the spelling of Neechee's name, were convinced I named him after the philosopher Nietzsche. I never even thought about this when I named him. Had I realized this, I would have found another name, as I hold the philosophical concepts of Nietzsche in great contempt. (I once failed a philosophy course in university due to my vehement arguments against some of his points of discourse.)
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Let's all try to respect each other and stay on topic; ofcourse that includes myself.
Thankyou
 
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I't sure been interesting to everyones different ideas. I'm Catholic, like some of you. One priest told me that dogs go to heaven. The current priest says they don't, but you should have seen how sad he was for weeks when his dog died. What I believe is that dogs are sent down from heaven as angels, to help us through the toughest times. If they are angels, then we will definitely see them in heaven. But you guys are right, if they're not going to be in heaven, will it really be heaven?

Dayle
 
I'm a pastor's kid at a presbyterian church and I have the same thoughts as you guys. Animals definitely have souls. I was watching on youtube an old show called Animal Miracles. After a few episodes, I thought to myself, "what if these little guys were our guardian angels?" That might be pushing it, but, if you think about it, there are many times where a person would have been dead without their trusty pet.

As for factual evidence out of the Bible, I've looked long and hard. Almost two years ago, my Shih Tzu died and I was caught up on finding out if it says that animals go to Heaven. I've found places where it says that "the beast" will return to the land. But, I've also found that God allows all who worship the Lord into Heaven's Gates. Going with this passage, there is another place where it says that creatures of the land shout praises to Him. Linking these two, I say that it is safe to say that animals do go to Heaven. Of course, we won't really know until we see it for ourselves. But, I believe that all our loved ones who have passed are up their on the rainbow road. Waiting for us.
 
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