First, EVERY living thing has a soul. A Soul is the combination of memories and personalities and intelligence. We all know that pets learn, they have love, they have memories (just don't feed them on time and they'll let you know), and they all have their own personalities. OF COURSE ANIMALS HAVE SOULS.
Religious people only know what their books tell them and their books were written for primitive times when no one understood science, behavior or the afterlife. They never talked with spirits on the other side as mediums do. So, how can they make these ridiculous claims that pets have no souls? Answer; They can't. They have no idea what they're talking about and it does so much harm to grieving pet parents. It's appalling and maddening!
I have seen my family dogs on the other side in the light waiting for my dad. I've received THOUSANDS of messages from pets who have given me so much detail, that I couldn't possibly know - and they've proved their identities. In fact I've received SO many messages, I wrote "Pets and the Afterlife 2" that contains many of them.

SO, take heart. Your dog, cat, horse, bird, etc. will ALWAYS be connected to you and will be waiting for you on the other side.
For my latest book "Pets and the Afterlife 2" by Rob Gutro, or "Pets and the Afterlife" you'll find them on Amazon.com in paperback or E-book.