I would like to add an "animal hero" - this is not an animal but a person. A friend of mine has been trapping, spay/neutering and feeding colonies of feral cats for over the last 10 years (he keeps records and says to date he has had over 800 cats fixed). he pays for everything out of his own money and he lives on social security and a small pension so it is hard for him but it means the world to him so he does without a lot of things for himself to care for these poor babies. he is my hero. I also have a friend who recently started a non-profit to find homes for the many previously domestic cats and dogs who were abandoned by owners who were foreclosed upon and had to suddenly leave their homes. You can find a link to this foreclosed upon pets site from my website Cat Jewelry Gifts. My pet heros are so numerous! I recently had to put my little Peke to sleep - she was 15 and blind, deaf and could hardly walk. I adopted her at 11 and she had no eyes - but she taught me how to appreciate the world and life even when you have hardship and handicaps. My best friend, Scottie (cat) was my constant companion for 13 years - slept with me every night, followed me around the house like a puppy - he died of cancer and was so brave and loving till the very end - he was my hero. There are so many, each one so special and amazing and each one has touched my life and brought so much joy - and then so much pain when it is time to let go. But all are loved and will never be forgotten.