Animal Lover

I am such an animal lover!  Dolphins and dogs are on the top of my list....followed by birds and rabbits.  Cats are my least favorite animal of all.  I don't know why.  Maybe it's because I have never lived with one, but I have always been surrounded by dogs. I became a vegetarian when I was younger because I always felt that animals are my friends and I don't eat my friends.  I am not a fanatic about it, though.  I will now eat a little turkey or chicken (especially over mashed potatoes with gravy), some corned beef or a hot dog.  Who else is an animal lover?  What is YOUR favorite animal?