It's is really intereseting to see all the replys to this thread, as I know what a contriversial subject this tends to be. I myself have seen many many things in my life, and have  truly witnessed God in ways many have not, and thank the Lord for that, as many of these things have been very unpleasent and in some cases horriffic. I have always said however that we tend to "Humanize" God too much, and I think end up missing out on some of the more amazing, yet quiet things (You know, God's small soft voice) he does for us. How many have actually pondered the budding of the trees in the spring, and what a miracle that is? I have learned through my experiences how precious the small things are, and God is much more reachable, yet complex than we are ABLE to understand. He reveals to us what He wants us to know, and what we NEED to know for His glorification and the Kingdom, and those who need to hear the truth. God does not fit in the "box" of human understanding that we know.
Do I believe animals have souls?..yes.. I believe many other things in that God can do anything and has done everything.
 I have been doing my own research into this, and will eventually have something I will post based on that. Until then though, Glorify Him, Honor Him, and Sanctify Him, in everything you do, wherever you go, and include Him in what is both important and not important to you.

I leave you with some scripture.

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"Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you" (Matthew 6:33).

Psalm 145:21- "My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD: and let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever."

Romans 8:22- "22 For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now."

The joke about Dog being a refelection of God in an earlier post is wonderful, and I think the Lord has spoken to me about something...
 Look at how Dogs are treated in most countries, especially Vietnam, China, the Phillipines, the mideast and most recently in Greece...

 I guess they really are a reflection of how God is perceived and treated nowadays by mankind.

I agree with all the points. My point about dreams, pain, preservation and so on where to show God did not make these beings jus as a showpiece, but as a functioning life, with thoughts and physical feelings. Granted, there are species that are a little lacking in one of the above, ( I know a dog who maybe a bit deficit in one department), but God did state He created all things to glorify Him.
 
P.s.  I am a big fan of steak..

Oh, oh..
 I have been researching this subject recently...

 I say they DO. God is definately more complex than we can imagine...

 OTHER than for our enjoyment...
 Why do YOU believe yeah or nay...

 Ask yourself this...

 1. Why do they feel pain?
 2. Why do dogs dream?
 3. Why do animals show fear, and the need for self            preservation?
 4. How do animals sense good and bad people?

 OK..open fire...

 I am a 35 year old married Law Enf. Officer (K-9). I am struggling with my faith, and relationship with the Lord. I was saved sometime ago, and have fallen back. I really need good fellowship, which is hard to find in my career, and line of work, but also here in CAnada, where faith is a little more quieted.
 The main problem is the enemy has a severe grip on my and casting doubts.

Please help

fellowship_iap@yahoo.com