Yes, even animals have an innate potential for spiritual evolution. They are "lesser than" humans only because their mental capacity is not that of humans, yet there are those species upon the planet who have the capacity to surpass humans in regards to spiritual development...and you know the species of which we refer--whales and dolphins, primarily, and elephants upon the earth. Even dogs may have such a capacity, as their hearts are very open to love...We will see what enfolds on the earthplane. Humans may find themselves on the planet not the only species capable of communication with their own God-hood.
excerpt from: "Spirit Speaks: Great Self" http://curezone.com/blogs/m.asp?f=356&i=63