Bernie's Destiny by Terry M. Barnard (Paperback)

"Bernie . . . you are destined for great things. You have been chosen to help people in ways most animals cannot."

The Howards adopt what appears to be an ordinary pet hamster. They don't suspect that "Bernie" is intelligent enough to explore the house and learn more about the family than they will ever know. That is, until a crisis threatens Bernie's family and their home, and his true destiny becomes clear to all.