As the year draws to a close, we recall that 2007 was filled with some incredible animal stories — from serious issues, to animal triumphs, to quirky pet trends, to animal-passionate celebs, to some downright hysterical animal antics. Join us as we recap the best, and in some cases the most poignant, animal stories of the year.
Some of the most notable stories include:
- Michael Vick's dog-fighting case,
- Pet food recall,
- The phenomenon of animal videos on YouTube,
- Ellen DeGeneres' dog adoption controversy,
- The rise of the meerkat,
- The triumph of removing the bald eagle from the endangered species list,
- The latest in animal-related product and care trends with Americans spending a record $41 billion on their beloved companions.
Hear about these stories, and many more, as Animal Planet reviews 2007's animal heroes and headliners.
