There Is Eternal Life For Animals

by Niki Behrikis Shanahan

All animals go to Heaven. How do we know? We look in the book that God left us, the Bible. This book takes you through the Bible and proves through the scriptures that there is life after death for all the animals. It God s relationship with the animals. The current life of the animal kingdom. The future life of the animals and its restoration. What animals are currently in Heaven? The topic of whether animals have souls and spirits. Includes numerous Bible scriptures, opinions and commentaries from Bible Theologians, visions, stories, near-death experiences of children, and personal experiences. Reviews many of the original Greek and Hebrew words and their translations. Praying for animals.

Excellent, Outstanding and Life Changing! --Rev. Shirley Johnson, Florida

I have just finished reading the book and feel that it was well done. --Rev. Dr. Jack Van Impe, Jack Van Impe Ministries, Michigan

It is a privilege to recommend There Is Eternal Life For Animals. --Rev. Dr. Peter Hammond, Founder & Director of Frontline Fellowship, South Africa

Genres: Christian, Dogs

130 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 15, 2002

About the author

Niki Behrikis Shanahan was born and brought up in Massachusetts. She currently resides there with her husband, Jack, and her two cats, Luke and Joey.

It wasn’t until she was 35 years old that she adopted her first pet, Pete, the cat that was the inspiration for the book “There Is Eternal Life For Animals.” Pete was 8 years old when the Shanahans adopted him from a neighbor and 21 years old when he passed away.

After Pete’s passing, Niki felt driven to find the answer to the question of what happens to animals after they die. She researched, studied, prayed, and soon a book began to develop from her findings. She did not initially plan to write a book, but rather to find the answer. Once she found the answer, she felt that she would like to share her findings with other people to give them hope and comfort during their time of sorrow.

Reviews

[Andria · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was not a book that I could read straight thru. It required a lot of thought as I was reading. It was very well researched and scripturally based. I do not have any background in the languages so I could not determine if the Hebrew etc. translations were correct. However her belief, effort, and energy for this topic were very well in evidence. I have never had a pastor who was able to tell me what happened to the animals when they died. This book convinced me that God made our beautiful creatures and he would not make anything he didn't love. In my minds eye I see my 4 cats that have gone before in my prepared room in Jesus mansion.

[Ellen Spes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Its what i have always known in my heart.

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm not sure what I was expecting when I bought this book. I bought it because I had just put a dog to sleep that I had loved for 14 years and I was very depressed. I am no stranger to pet loss -- in my life I have had to put three dogs and a cat to sleep, and each time it was devastating. I sought comfort in this book, and I am so glad that I did. I was extremely impressed with Ms. Shanahan's research. She included Biblical excerpts from both the Old and New Testaments, translations of the original Hebrew and Greek words, and information from authors who have previously written on the subject of animals in Heaven (few though they may be). She provides charts to help explain what complex verses mean, and after all of the research, she includes personal accounts from children who have had near death experiences as well as her personal experience. She truly researched the subject inside and out before the publication of this excellent book. It has brought me much comfort. My only complaint is that at times it tends to read much like a reference book and it's difficult to get into the flow, but the depth of information tremendously outweighs this mild inconvenience.

[Kris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very comforting

This book is required reading for the poor dummies who would say animals don't go to heaven because "animals don't have souls." The author provides proof that our beloved fur friends do indeed go to be with the Creator when their life on Earth is done.

[Ian Fournie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book gave me peace after losing my dog. It was a hard loss for me, and I started asking questions that I hadn't really thought of before. This book went above and beyond answering those questions. It made a compelling argument and brought me much comfort.

[Jeff Hatfield · Rating 5 out of 5]

A timely word.

A well written book that provides ample evidence that pets will also share eternal life. Backed by many, many verses this book is a must read for anyone who has lost a beloved pet and wonders if they will be reunited in heaven.

[Pastor Greg · Rating 2 out of 5]

I agree with the basic premise of this book. I regularly explain that I have no doubt that there are animals in Heaven and have no Biblical basis for believing that God cannot or will not allow pet owners to have their pets in their mansions that Jesus has gone to prepare (John 14:1-6).

However, I would not recommend this particular work, hand out copies or even add this to our church library. Not for any single flaw but for the sum total:

1. Quoting some of the worst bible versions on the market for support.
2. Quoting rank hereticks like Jesse Duplantis and their "visions" for support.
3. Quoting"near death" experiences (which I believe ARE possible) that are clearly bogus for support.
4. Various others unbiblical comments.

This book was one of those that I WANTED to love, but just found myself shaking my head in frustration throughout. Overall, I was disappointed.

[Leila Kern · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the idea of animals going to heaven! All the animals I’ve loved, I will be seeing again!

[ღStephanieღ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Totally amazing read! :) Loved this book!

[Catherine Carlson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Helped me with my loss

My cat Smokey passed and now I know he's in heaven. I'll be with him when I die. Thank you.

[J Crossley · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was comforting to me after dealing with the loss of a pet. It takes a look at the Bible and cites proof that animals live on after death.