The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "A man felt very thirsty while he was on the way, there he came across a well. Hewent down the well, quenched his thirst and came out. Meanwhile he saw a dog panting and lickingmud because of excessive thirst. He said to himself, "This dog is suffering from thirst as I did." So, hewent down the well again and filled his shoe with water and watered it. Allah thanked him for thatdeed and forgave him. The people said, "O Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)! Is there a reward for us in serving theanimals?" He replied: "Yes, there is a reward for serving any animate (living being)."