Creature Comforters

We salute some famous — and some not-so-famous — animals from Canada’s past.

We salute some famous — and some not-so-famous — animals from Canada’s past.

From prime ministers to army privates, people of all ranks and stations adore their animal companions. Pets and working beasts have inspired acts of compassion, conservation, and sometimes even artistic greatness. Furred, feathered, or fet-locked, here are a few animals that have pawed, prowled, and pranced their way into Canadian history.