http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2CLT0_QdbE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWOEHFUFnic

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/714055/amazing_pet_hippo/

http://www.greatpetnet.com/630/jasmine-the-mother-theresa-greyhound/

I find these stories amazing. There are so many instances where animals go against instinct and preform acts that do not benefit their survival. Why? To me its simply the obvious...because they are not dumb creatures who only act on impulse. Animals are smart, they feel love , some even suffer depression when separated from their companions. A lot of people argue that this is not possible, that animals are not capable to conscious decision and are only fueled by motives that contribute to their survival. I, and I'm sure many pet owners, have witnessed animals to truly be more than that.