9.13.2015
Do all dogs and cats really go to heaven? Yes, they do! That’s the answer in Cold Noses at the Pearly Gates, by former Coast Guard officer Gary Kurz. His book caught my attention from a little banner in the Amazon.com site. (Amazon’s algorism knows that I have an interest in religion.)
You’re gonna love this. Here’s the book blurb.
“The death of your beloved pet can be one of the most heartbreaking losses you’ll ever endure. But recovery isn’t only about closure. You also want to know where your best friend has gone.
After the intense, unexpected grief he experienced following the loss of his own companions, animal lover and biblical scholar Gary Kurz set out to prove that there are indeed pets in Paradise. After devoting countless hours of research, he now shares his inspiring insights to bring you a richer understanding of animals and their souls. You’ll finally find answers to common questions about animals and the afterlife–and you’ll also get a 30-day devotional to help you work through your grief.
If you’ve ever loved and lost a pet, or if you know someone who has shared a special bond with a furry face and a cold, wet nose, you’ll welcome this amazing book’s reassurance that love and loyalty are truly eternal, and that someday, you and your pets will be together again.”
I seem to recall my first grade non-claiming that pets did not go to heaven because pets “do not have souls.” In any case, this did not prevent my daughter Laura and I giving her deceased goldfish, Annabelle, a Christian burial in the backyard, complete with a cross constructed of popsicle sticks. Perhaps we will one day meet up again with Annabelle. Hopefully, someone has been changing her water in the meanwhile.
2 comments
“The “Jebbies” always had balls (though not necessarily after meeting up with Mohawks and Hurons in the 17th C).”
Bwahahaha!
R.
Consequently, it might be added, rendering the vow of priestly celibacy a redundancy.
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