Lisa Taylor.  I agree with you that there will be animals in heaven.  Are you aware the Lord made a covenant with the animals?  "And God spoke to Noah and to his sons with him, saying, "'Now behold, I Myself do establish My covenant with you and with your descendants after you; and with every living creature that is with you, the birds, the cattle, and every beast of the earth with you; of all that comes out of the ark, even every beast of the earth."'  (Genesis 9:8-10)

    In addition, the following verses indicate God loves animals and there will be animals that go to heaven: Hosea 2:18;Is.63:14; Ps.50:11; Eccl. 3:19-21; Ps.150:6;Jonah 4:11; Luke12:6;Ps.36:6;Num.18:15;Rev.19:11;Rom.8:19-22; Joel 2:22; Gen 8:1;Exodus 34:20 Mat:10:29.

    Most have heard the term "The Horse Whisperer."  We owned an ornery horse that my son Adam could calm down with a touch.  The neighborhood dogs would sleep under his open bedroom window at night.  And butterflies would land on him.  Adam would never harm even a mosquito and the animals and even insects knew they could trust him.

Randy Bullock