Guardians Among Us: How Our Animal Co-Inhabitants Protect Us

Scientists have long studied the extraordinary abilities of our animal friends, uncovering the fascinating ways they protect their human families. Animal-people have been known to serve as exceptional medical guardians, often detecting illnesses before symptoms appear. Research has shown that dog-people can identify diseases such as cancer and diabetes through their acute sense of smell.

Besides detecting illnesses, many animal-people provide emotional and psychological support. Cat-citizens, for example, are known for their sensitivity to human emotions, often staying close to their caregivers during times of distress. Horse-citizens have been widely used in equine-assisted therapy for individuals with PTSD, autism, and anxiety disorders, responding intuitively to human emotions through subtle body language and vocal tones. Some animal-people have even acted as life-saving guardians, waking their caregivers at night to alert them to emergencies such as seizures or dangerous drops in blood sugar levels. Their presence alone can provide a sense of security and healing, reinforcing their role as companions and deeply intuitive protectors of human well-being.

Another well-documented ability of animal-people is their remarkable talent for detecting impending disasters. Reports suggest that certain animal-people can sense natural calamities before they occur. Scientists believe they may perceive shifts in the Earth’s electromagnetic field, allowing them to react before humans recognize the danger.

Many believe animal-people act as natural energy protectors, shielding their human families from negative forces. For instance, dog- and cat-people are often thought to guard homes against negative energies and spirits. Some traditions suggest that when a cat-person rubs against a person, they share their positive energy, acting as a protective barrier against negativity. Similarly, owl-citizens are associated with wisdom and protection. They are often seen as guiding individuals through confusion and shielding them from harmful influences.

Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan) has shared remarkable insights into the protective nature of animal-people, emphasizing that their guardianship extends beyond the physical realm. Even beings as small as spiders have the ability to offer their silent, watchful protection. “Animal-people, they’re always very protective. Of course, my dog-people. (Yes, Master.) Sometimes I don’t notice it. They do it quietly. Like last night, if I did not get out of my meditation because it’s kind of cold, I wanted to shut the windows, and then I saw the two of them (spider-people), like I caught them. I turned on the light, and they froze, in two corners. ‘What are you guys doing here? Is there some more news for me?’ And they said, ‘No. Zero.’ I said, ‘Then why are you here? Is it better inside?’ They said, ‘No.’ I said, ‘Then why are you inside? You’re doing something here?’ They said, ‘Yeah, just weaving some protective net.’ I just hope it works. I really am amazed at how a spider-person can weave a web to help me. (Yeah. Wow.)”