The Red Rattler (formally known as Goatsucker)

[NARSES2]

I love all animals but when it comes to my safety, i'm sorry if anyone feels offended by this but, it's me first and them second so, i'm not sorry about hitting them.

Absolutely. I love animals but if it's a choice between me and them......

Swans can get very protective when they've got cygnets. I used to walk through St James Park on my way to the office and occasionally during Spring it was easier to make a detour 

[Wardukw]

Im a animal lover too..i grew up on a farm and we all had pets and i still do ..a nut case of a cat called Buster but i will smack his arse if he does something bad which is not that often as hes quite a good boy..most of the time and here at the camp we do have alot of cats and dogs and i pat and play with all of em but if a animal attacks me..well me first but im also smart enough to know when they have little ones give em some distance.
Alot of animals are very protective and its common sense to know not to mess with em..shame some people dont have any.
As with the animals with a attitude ..well just keep an eye on like you guys said cant say ive ever had that problem thou.