Do All Dogs Really Go to Heaven?

  [497 words] Every year on October 4, a growing number of churches involve themselves in a “blessing of the animals” service. This “blessing of the animals” is rooted in the Roman Catholic Church as a part of observing “Saint Francis of Assisi Day.” However, in more recent times, more and more protestant churches have picked up the practice of “blessing their pets.” Just today, an announcement of one such “animal blessing” crossed by desk and it stated that “Pastor Tim” would bless your pets if you bring them to church with you on Sunday. And, if you pet has died, if you will bring a picture of the deceased pet, he will also bless your dead pets as well. Of course, there is much that could be said about this, but I want to restrict my comments to this question, “Do animals go to Heaven when they die?” Here…