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All Dogs Go to Heaven

6.25.08 @ 12:01AM

ANGELS ON LOAN
Re: G. Tracy Mehan III's My Dog Died Today:

I once read a piece of advice that seems to me to be authentically orthodox:

"If it is necessary for your full happiness that your dog be with you in Heaven, then he will be."

For me, that's as good as a promise.
-- Doug Welty
Arlington, Virginia

Great story, I am so sorry for your loss.

And, yes, dogs do go to heaven, and you will see Seamus again.

I am sure of it.
--Barron Thomas

A year ago, my beloved 16 year-old cat Winston died and I still grieve. He was my buddy and best friend.

From your description of Seamus, had they met, I think he and Winston would have been inseparable.

I have absolutely no doubt that we both will see them again.

Your in moratorium was touching and I'm sure many readers share my sentiments.
-- Charles R. Jackson

G. Tracy Mehan III, in sharing his grief at the loss of his friend and family member Seamus, vividly captured why dogs are so important. I've always said dogs were God's way of reminding fallen humanity of His love -- that's why when naming the animals in the Garden Eden he just reversed his name for theirs.

Thank you Tracy, for sharing in your moment of grief. Zulu and Peanut will get a hamburger today in memory of Seamus. Our prayers are with you and yours.
-- Chaplain Michael Tomlinson

What a wonderful commentary on our love for dogs. I also had a lab that we had to put down after a long, adventurous life. I cried harder for that damm dog than when my dear parents passed away.

Thanks.
-- Les

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