Do pets go to heaven? Grieving and praying for animal companions

The author asks whether cats and dogs go to heaven and how to grieve and pray for an animal companion. The post begins with a disclaimer that the images are focused on cats for personal reasons. The author notes that today marks the three-year anniversary of the loss of her cat, Lola.

She describes Lola as her study buddy during her last semester of theological college. The author invites readers to open up and share their own experiences, sending hugs to anyone currently going through the loss of a pet. The post raises two direct questions: first, about the eternal destiny of cats and dogs; second, about the proper way to grieve and to pray for a deceased animal companion.

The author does not offer answers but presents the questions from her personal experience as a recent theological graduate. The tone is personal and pastoral, acknowledging the pain of loss while seeking the wisdom of the community. The post is framed as an invitation to conversation rather than a statement of doctrine.