I found this online and being an animal lover, it gave me goose bumps. Thought I would share, for it is certainly something to think about. :)

There is an Indian legend which says when a human dies there is a bridge they must cross to enter into heaven. At the head of that bridge waits every animal that human encountered during their lifetime. The animals, based upon what they know of this person, decide which humans may cross the bridge.... and which are turned away...

~Unknown