See above. It really does work !!!!
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Select the GIF of your choosing. Long press the GIF. Open the GIF in another tab. When new tab opens, long press on GIF and "copy".
Go to Messages and "paste" picture in the text space and send it to YOURSELF. When picture appears to be sent click on the SEND arrow. As it's being sent, long press on GIF and select "SEND AS TEXT MESSAGE". When you receive your own message long press GIF and select "SAVE". Check your camera role/Photos and it will be there working. Not a still photo.