# My new heroes - the people who came up with "Eternal Earth-Bound Pets, USA"

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-new-heroes-the-people-who-came-up-with-eternal-earth-bound-pets-usa/515196>\
**Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\
**Created:** [October 26, 2009, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-new-heroes-the-people-who-came-up-with-eternal-earth-bound-pets-usa/515196 "2009-10-26T16:41:53Z")\
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**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\
**Post date:** [October 26, 2009, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-new-heroes-the-people-who-came-up-with-eternal-earth-bound-pets-usa/515196/1 "2009-10-26T16:41:53Z")

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In return for a flat fee payable now, [these guys](http://eternal-earthbound-pets.com/) promise to look after Christians’ pets in the event of the Rapture occurring in the next 10 years. They’re atheists, so they can guarantee they’ll still be around to look after the pets of the Raptured after the big day.

I don’t know how much money they’re making off this, but it’s all money for nothing. It doesn’t get much better than that!

From their website:

> [@](#):
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> You’ve committed your life to Jesus. You know you’re saved. But when the Rapture comes what’s to become of your loving pets who are left behind? Eternal Earth-Bound Pets takes that burden off your mind.
> 
> We are a group of dedicated animal lovers, and atheists. Each  
> Eternal Earth-Bound Pet representative is a confirmed atheist, and as such will still be here on Earth after you’ve received your reward. Our network of animal activists are committed to step in when you step up to Jesus.
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> \<snip\>
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> Our service is plain and simple; our fee structure is reasonable.  
> For $110.00 we will guarantee that should the Rapture occur within ten (10) years of receipt of payment, one pet per residence will be saved. Each additional pet at your residence will be saved for an additional $15.00 fee. A small price to pay for your peace of mind and the health and safety of your four legged and feathered friends.

Sweet. 🙂

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**Author:** ![Neverending\_Elbow](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/e274bd/32.png) [@Neverending\_Elbow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Neverending_Elbow)\
**Post date:** [October 26, 2009, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-new-heroes-the-people-who-came-up-with-eternal-earth-bound-pets-usa/515196/2 "2009-10-26T16:53:10Z")

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That’s sort of… strange, silly, funny and smart.

But would people who believe the rapture is going to occur soon entrust their pets to atheists?

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**Author:** ![Malleus\_Incus\_Stapes](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/malleus_incus_stapes/32/3293_2.png) [@Malleus\_Incus\_Stapes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malleus_Incus_Stapes)\
**Post date:** [October 26, 2009, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-new-heroes-the-people-who-came-up-with-eternal-earth-bound-pets-usa/515196/3 "2009-10-26T17:08:50Z")

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[It’s been mentioned before.](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=529465&)

Twice, I think, but I can’t find the third thread.

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**Author:** ![Contrapuntal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e274bd/32.png) [@Contrapuntal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Contrapuntal)\
**Post date:** [October 26, 2009, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-new-heroes-the-people-who-came-up-with-eternal-earth-bound-pets-usa/515196/4 "2009-10-26T17:14:00Z")

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Sweet is right!