Thank you. I believe that too and have for years told my husband that animals are spiritual and I will always and forever believe it no matter what anyone else says to the contrary.
>>Thank you. I believe that too and have for years told my husband that animals are spiritual and I will always and forever believe it no matter what anyone else says to the contrary.<<
God did not make animals to be separate from Man. He made them to be aside us.
The moment we loved a pet (cloers than family sometimes), God was there. He would never discard our love for our beloved animal friends (be they dogs, cats, gerbils, horses or elephants). God is omnipotent. He can and will reunite us with our beloved animal friends in the bye and bye.
Animals are not fallen, just under the curse from the flood. They can’t wait for the King’s return and the restoration of earth. I personally think “natural instinct” is simple obedience to the Creator.