Anonymiss wrote:Perhaps when in heaven we'll be given the option to visit deceased companion animals (speculating they do have souls or spirits) in the realm they are sent to. The idea of never seeing them ever again seems saddening - especially blind/handicapped people with assistance dogs.
Howver, isn't there a verse that says carnivorous beasts like lions will eat hay like an ox?
Some threads in the past that you might be interested to read over: