Excerpts from Supreme Master Ching Hai's Lecture:

"Animals are the helpers, friends and protectors of humans. They come with gifts, unconditionally, and bring great benefit to humans, regardless of whether we feel thankful or even know about it... 

Animals are very pure and simple beings relying on the Divine, and they can see thousands of years into the past and future. They are willing to tell us many helpful things if we can hear them…