Finding a familiar is important - in spite of what Hollywood tells us, a familiar is not a personal slave that runs our errands in animal form. A "familiar" is an animal in which we find a kindred spirit, a spirit we have gotten to know as a friend, one that is familiar to us, hence the name. If you have a special attraction to a particular animal, maybe a pet, or an animal whose strength or qualities you admire, such as an eagle or bear, it´s a good bet that this is your familiar animal, and you should take the time to know it better so that you can learn from it.