Too many animals to list, but one specific animal stands out.
Bart the bear. He was a 1500lb Kodiak Grizzly, raised from a 9 pound cub by Doug Seus in Utah. He stared in a bunch of movies and was just beautiful.
Mr.Seus had a relationship with Bart that was something truly special. Never quite "got" peoples desire to go out and shoot grizzlies. Seeing them do their thing in the wild, free and independent always seemed a lot more nobel and satisfying than blowing a hole in them from a safe distance. It's simply a matter of respect, and the assigning of value to a life other than a human life. I'd take Bart over 90% of all people I've ever met.
Bart died of cancer in 2000. RIP
Here's Bart and Doug Seus....
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[url=http://members.tripod.com/bartbear/pictures.html]Bart & Doug Seus Photos[/url]