My Dog is 9 years old, and for an English Bull dog, that is close to the end. She is at my feet right now, waiting for me to toss some food at her (greedy little think

). This dog is the spoiled little kid of the family, and she will be sorely missed. The thing I will always know for sure it that we did everything to keep her happy, for a dog, that is. We play with her, keep her fed, talk to her, pet her, and she is happy (Man, why can't girlfriends be like that

).
The Question isn't if they go to Heaven, Jessica. The question is, did your dog live a happy life here in Earth? Did he seem to be a generally happy dog? Animals are not like humans, as BEP said, the soul is different. Animals, especially Pets, are "live for the moment" kind of creatures. They live to fed their flesh. They don't think in terms of Good and evil, they think it terms of Pleasure and pain. They are not on Earth for any "Greater Reward" or to please there Creator. They don't NEED Heaven. Their life in here on Earth. And if you made you dogs life fun and worth while, generally kept him fed, and took notice of him when you had time, then I am pleased to Report, he has spent his whole life in Heaven.
