A friend basically asked me this question. I wanted to share my reply:
We DO believe that animals have spirits (as well as plants and any "living" object -so basically everything if you want to get technical and include atoms)
Now with having a spirit comes all the same laws and commandments of God that we have - including their agency.
We often don't think about this - because we just expect them to do what they are supposed to do - plants grow and produce fruit every year at certain times of the year, certain bugs help keep plants healthy, etc.
But plants, animals, and other living things CHOOSE to follow God's laws and commandments. They are just so "pure" and righteous that they follow God perfectly.
There is the parable where god "rebukes" the tree for disobeying him and not producing fruit. While this is a parable, it is also something that could quite literally happen. A tree CAN refuse to produce fruit - but it simply won't because it obeys God.
So I hope that helps answer your question somewhat. I wasn't exaclty sure about what you meant by "Pure Spirit of God" but yes - animals, and every living thing, have spirits.
Anyone else have thoughts to add? I would love to hear 
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