When we pass away from this earth and into our heavenly home all we take with us is our love.  I could never imagine a heaven without our animal friends...after all all they are is bundles of love!  They never judge, hate, or show revenge like we do.  They without a doubt have a special place in heaven and I know when I walk into the Light I will see my little Lhasa.  When I had a near death experience several years ago it was in this wonderful white Light that I realized that all I treasure in my heart went with me that day including the love I have for my dog Spanky and I know he will meet me in the Light again one day.