Pope Francis’ statement in Laudato Si’ helps to finally lay the age-old question to rest. By immortalizing his words in writing, the pope leaves no room for misunderstanding or hearsay: dogs and our other animal companions will join us in the Kingdom of Heaven.

- https://uscatholic.org/blog/a-heaven-for-all/

If dogs have free entrance to heaven, but the definition of “good boy” is loosey-goosey… Seems like there’s a loophole here.