The human-animal connection has existed since the beginning of time mainly as a way for humans to give and receive unconditional love. To psychically connect with an animal is to align one's consciousness grid with that of the animal. From there images are perceived along with emotions and other physical sensations. We not only find our pets, but in some cases they find us, allowing us to sense a psychic bond and often a past life connection.
There is nothing sadder than having your pet stolen or lost. It is thought that some pets run away from home because they have completed what they must karmically with one person or family and go off to find another. Look for a message from a pet you lost, perhaps sent to you through dream state or meditation. As a psychic who has found lost pets, I tune in to the frequency signature of the animal and see through the animal's eyes. You will get messages telling you if the animal is okay, if it is alive, where it is, if it wants to move to a new home, if it wants you to come and save it, etc.
Animals also have heightened senses and can forewarn about cataclysmic event such as earthquakes as they feel the sift in the grids.
Ancient civilizations practiced animal worship and shape shifting.
Phoenix, Rebirth and Resurrection
Hindu: Sacred cow, elephant
Native American: Eagle