Fenesha – I agree. Animals can be guides and deliver “messages” or life reminders by their presence in our lives or even our dreams. In Native American and African culture, people have animals as totems to connect with and learn from. I think those staring contests are their way of letting us know that they see us — really see us on a deep soul level. It’s interesting that if we are connected, we can have spiritual experiences with animals in big cities. It’s a reminder that God is truly everywhere.

I come across so many different animals while out with my dogs in the city. They normally all stop for a staring contest with us. I have adopted birds as my spirit animal guides. I’m curious to know your perspective.