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Growing up, I recall discussions about how it was impossible for animals to go to heaven, being that they dont have a spirit. How could they have one, being that they dont talk and, thus, cant understand or communicate with God? Or, at least, that was the winning argument. Though, Ive wondered, more and more, how that it would be possible for them not to have a spirit, after having our current cat; . Weve never had one like him before. When we snap our fingers, in disapproval, wines. When he wants to do something that he isnt suppose to do, hell wine as if weve scolded him already. Knowing hell get into trouble for doing it, proceeds to do the thing he isnt suppose to, anyway ... fully anticipating that well immediately tell him to stop, for which he reluctantly does; perhaps also testing to see if we care enough to respond. In every way, appears to have the feelings and understanding of a toddler. He even talks back to us when he doesnt like the rules. Others have said theyve never heard a cat make sounds like he does, sort of like how a babys cry has different meanings. When our hands are full and we need to open a door, will reach for the doorknob and attempt to open it for us. He has the gift of helps! When he wants us to open a door for him, hell do the same. "Ask and ye shall receive." With the aroma of cooking, will run to the kitchen. Much like we did as children, hes prepared to rinse the pots and bowls by licking the tasty residue. (Being in the age of dishwashers, germs arent a problem.) At meal time, will select a chair around the kitchen table, just like any other member of the family; patiently awaiting (most of the time) scraps. (Just dont leave your plate until youre finished eating.) Like children might sneak cookies, the evidence later to be revealed, we discover pieces of food has snitched, then hid to eat. It isnt a good idea to leave white powdered donuts out, even with the box lid closed. Thats one of his all-time favorites. Whenever we leave the house, watches out the window, anticipating our return missing us, Im sure. Upon arrival and before we get to an entry, he has already scurried there to greet us. It really isnt all that different from picking up your toddler from the baby-sitter, how they run to the door, "Mommy!" If hasnt greeted us, we know to check to see if hes gotten sick or closed in a closet. Surely, animals must care intensely, being that they take on the family health problems. Also, each member of the family has a different place in his heart. responds to the one who feeds him as if they were his mother and that is, also, the person he cries to when the bowl is empty. To his playmate, jumps on them, attacks, and does all sorts of silly things. His personality is so entertaining. Much like a Sanguine, hes sure to bring a smile. To another, he is so romantic that everyone in the house is drawn to watch him. Hell love on you as if youre the most precious person this side of heaven. The unconditional love one gets from is as heartwarming as any toddler. If youre in tune to listen to his heart, more joyous than his purr, youll know he knows love ... and God is love. These are just a few of the things leading me to think almost has to be part human. Then, when the subject of animals came up, around my 12-year-old niece, I overheard her say, "Well, of course animals go to heaven! Everything God created will be in heaven!" Like, duh. All the world will cry out that there is a God. Oh, the wisdom of a child! Maybe God blessed us with so I would ponder such things and be able to offer assurance to those whove lost pets, as, now, I know ... when our beloved pet dies, we will see them again. 2002 by Joyce C. Lockhttp://my.homewithgod.com/blessingsandlessons/This writing may be used in its entirety, with credits in tact,for non-profit ministering purposes.

About the Author

In addition to being a published author and poet, Joyce C. Lock created the religion column, "Christianity Made Simple" for Peru Daily Tribune, continues to write inspirational articles for area newspapers, and shares further in online and e-mail ministries.