“If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went”

“If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went” is a popular saying that has been printed on many images. Authorship is unknown.
 
“If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went” was posted on the newsgroup alt.support.attn-deficit by WallyCycle on March 15, 1996. “I have the quote as: ‘If there are no dogs in heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.’ Unfortunately my source lists the author as ‘unknown’” was posted on the newsgroup rec.pets.dogs.rescue on November 19, 1999.
 
“‘If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.’ - Will Rogers” was posted on the newsgroup alt.fifty-plus.friends on March 4, 2002. American vaudeville performer, actor, and humorous social commentator Will Rogers (1879-1935) is often credited with the saying, but there is no evidence that he said it, or anything like it.
 
     
Google Groups: alt.support.attn-deficit
Dogs with ADD
WallyCycle
Mar 15, 1996, 3:00:00 AM
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“If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.”
 
Google Groups: rec.pets.dogs.health
The CASTRATION Issue: Animals & People
WallyCycle
Apr 8, 1996, 3:00:00 AM
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“If there are no dogs in Heaven,  then when I die I want to go where they went.”
     
Google Groups: rec.pets.dogs.health
Amusing “Dog Quotes”
B.J. Gardner
May 4, 1998, 3:00:00 AM
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“If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.”-Unknown
 
Google Groups: rec.boats.paddle
Access Q—Popo Agie R., Wyo
Robert K. Heineman
Dec 2, 1998, 3:00:00 AM
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“If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.”—unknown
   
Google Groups: rec.pets.dogs.rescue
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royroy
Nov 19, 1999, 3:00:00 AM
I have the quote as: “If there are no dogs in heaven, then when I die
I want to go where they went.”
Unfortunately my source lists the author as “unknown”.
There is also Jame’s Thurber’s quote: “If I have any beliefs about
immortality, it is that certain dogs I have known will go to heaven,
and very, very few persons.”
   
Google Groups: alt.fifty-plus.friends
ALL ABOUT DOGS
BillB (FL/NC)
Mar 4, 2002, 1:52:45 PM
“If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.” - Will Rogers
   
Google Groups: rec.humor
Canine quotes
Larry Krzewinski
Jun 15, 2002, 4:42:06 PM
“You can say any foolish thing to a dog, and the dog will give you a look that says, ‘My God, you’re right! I never would’ve thought of at!’”
- Sean Connery
 
“If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.”
- Will Rogers
   
Google Groups: rec.pets.dogs.behavior
Dog Quotes
Jeff Harper
Sep 25, 2002, 6:20:55 PM
Got these in my email today. Thought some of you might enjoy them.
Jeff
 
“My dog is worried about the economy because Alpo is up to $3.00 a can. That’s almost $21.00 in dog money.” - Joe Weinstein
 
“If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.” - Will Rogers
 
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Hoon aka Frank
@snwbdrhoon
“If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.” - Will Rogers
2:01 PM · Jun 24, 2008
 
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A.C. Karatza
@HealthyDoggy
“If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went”….  Will Rogers 1897-1935
12:55 AM · Mar 28, 2009
 
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Pets Luver
@Pets_Luver
If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went. – Will Rogers
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9:30 PM · Oct 3, 2024