Do they also have an afterlife? Maybe the idea that "all dogs go to heaven" is true after all? http://www.near-death.com/experiences/with-pets/jan-price.html Jan Price's Near-Death Experience With Her Pet Dog
Dogs can share a measure of Ruach Nephesh Chaya, with Us, we can impart to them a measure of our soul, we share with them and this allows them to be with us in the World to come.
Well said! Nice to read it explained in these terms. http://rooster613.blogspot.ca/2011/03/do-animals-have-souls-part-i.html Do animals have souls? (Part I)
Dogs are unique creatures, they are poised on a nexus of various types as living creatures, Dolphins even more to varying degrees, Dogs however share so much with us, sure they want treats, and scratching etc, however, Dogs will willing sacrifice all in times of our need. Dogs also perform many tasks, some of them very important, even serving in combat detecting bombs and explosives, and as K-9 Police Dogs.... - - - Updated - - - Is that your Dog in your avatar ? a most splendid Doggy !