Pets in the Bible

God’s Care for All Creatures

By: Geoffrey Schmitt

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Are pets mentioned in the Bible? At first glance, Scripture seems silent about the dogs, cats, birds, and other creatures that share our homes. Yet look closer, and you will find a surprising richness: Nathan’s parable of the poor man’s lamb, the Syrophoenician woman’s little dog, Jesus’ teaching on sparrows, and Isaiah’s vision of the peaceable kingdom.b

In Pets in the Bible: God’s Care for All Creatures, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt weaves together biblical teaching, pastoral insight, and personal stories of beloved pets — from a one-eyed beagle named George to Jasper the German Shepherd, Gracie the talkative African Grey, and even the wild deer and butterflies of Arkansas. Through Scripture, meditation, reflection, poems, and prayers, this study reveals how pets remind us of God’s love, compassion, and promise to renew all creation.

Whether you are grieving a pet’s loss, rejoicing in the companionship of animals today, or wondering if pets will be part of heaven, this study offers comfort and hope. Pets may not fill the Bible’s pages, but they fill our lives with joy — and they point us to the Creator whose care extends to every creature under heaven.