I consider myself an animal lover because I have always admired for their freedom and nature with they do their activities. My first pet was a dog named Anita. She was a labrador and was blonde. She had 7 puppies and she didn't let anyone touch them. I always wanted a monkey if that would be legal.
I agree with the idea to discover new treatments or medicines for the cure of certain diseases in animals, because it is an obligation to care for them and keep them in mind forever. If it's necessary to use them for the good of the rest, I would be agree with that. What i'm in disagree is that some people have animals in the zoo, because it is a right of them to have freedom, therefore, it is our duty to give them that freedom. On the other hand, if the zoo wouldn't exist, we could not observe the amazing kinds of animals, but I am still against with the idea.
I've been bitten by a dog once and it was product of my insensitivity. After that event, i had and i still have more respect for dogs and animals in general.
If I had to choose which animal i would, I would choose some kind of bird because I cannot get rid of the idea or the fact that one can fly by itself, and if i could, i would never put a step in the earth.