We're paying tribute to the small screen's furry friends.
\r\nWe're talking about the animals we've come to love over the years.
\r\nLet's start with the best of them all - Lassie.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/7/Feature-Top-TV-Animals-Wk-46-Nov08-Gallery-27.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Top Tv Animals"},{"captionHeading":"","caption":"
Who didn't reach for the kleenex last year when Bianca and co had to say goodbye to Wellard from EastEnders?<\/p>","url":"2008/11/7/Feature-Top-TV-Animals-Wk-46-Nov08-Gallery-8.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Top Tv Animals"},{"captionHeading":"","caption":"
Remember when Ross got Marcel the monkey to keep him company? Marcel's randy ways saw him going to the zoo though and leaving Ross feeling guilt ridden.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/7/Feature-Top-TV-Animals-Wk-46-Nov08-Gallery-11.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Top Tv Animals"},{"captionHeading":"","caption":"
Growing up we hoped we'd bump into Orinoco, Bungo, Wellington and the rest of The Wombles walking along Wimbledon, or as they say, Wombledon Common.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/7/Feature-Top-TV-Animals-Wk-46-Nov08-Gallery-43.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Top Tv Animals"},{"captionHeading":"","caption":"
Big Bird and friends from Sesame Street are perennial faves with the little ones.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/7/Feature-Top-TV-Animals-Wk-46-Nov08-Gallery-2.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Top Tv Animals"},{"captionHeading":"","caption":"
Goldie the golden retriever graced the screens on Blue Peter from 1978 to 1986.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/7/Feature-Top-TV-Animals-Wk-46-Nov08-Gallery-3.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Top Tv Animals"},{"captionHeading":"","caption":"
Another star of Blue Peter was Shep the border collie, pictured here with John Noakes.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/7/Feature-Top-TV-Animals-Wk-46-Nov08-Gallery-5.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Top Tv Animals"},{"captionHeading":"","caption":"
Kermit The Frog must be the most famous green guy on the telly box.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/7/Feature-Top-TV-Animals-Wk-46-Nov08-Gallery-15.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Top Tv Animals"},{"captionHeading":"","caption":"
Wily greyhound Santa's Little Helper was adopted by The Simpsons after Homer lost money on him at the races.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/7/Feature-Top-TV-Animals-Wk-46-Nov08-Gallery-38.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Top Tv Animals"},{"captionHeading":"","caption":"
Other furry folk we also regularly see in The Simpsons is the likes of Itchy (the mouse) and Scratchy (the cat).<\/p>","url":"2008/11/7/Feature-Top-TV-Animals-Wk-46-Nov08-Gallery-39.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Top Tv Animals"},{"captionHeading":"","caption":"
Yabba-dabba-doo, it's Dino the pet dinosaur from The Flintstones.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/7/Feature-Top-TV-Animals-Wk-46-Nov08-Gallery-9.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Top Tv Animals"},{"captionHeading":"","caption":"
They're the best of pals and we think Snoopy and Woodstock would be lost without each other.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/7/Feature-Top-TV-Animals-Wk-46-Nov08-Gallery-41.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Top Tv Animals"},{"captionHeading":"","caption":"
Sabrina The Teenage Witch just wouldn't have been the same without Salem, her trusty black cat.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/7/Feature-Top-TV-Animals-Wk-46-Nov08-Gallery-34.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Top Tv Animals"},{"captionHeading":"","caption":"
Flipper the dolphin was joined on the telly in 1996 by Jessica Alba.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/7/Feature-Top-TV-Animals-Wk-46-Nov08-Gallery-42.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Top Tv Animals"},{"captionHeading":"","caption":"
Schmeichel the Great Dane from Coronation Street is Chesney Battersby-Brown's best pal.
As the Corrie site points out: \"With his chiselled features, deep set, dark eyes and ears set high and forward, it can only be a matter of time before Schmeichel’s good looks attract his true soulmate.\"<\/p>","url":"2008/11/7/Feature-Top-TV-Animals-Wk-46-Nov08-Gallery-35.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Top Tv Animals"},{"captionHeading":"","caption":"
Rabbits don't get more famous than Bugs Bunny. What's up, Doc?<\/p>","url":"2008/11/7/Feature-Top-TV-Animals-Wk-46-Nov08-Gallery-6.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Top Tv Animals"},{"captionHeading":"","caption":"
Another stalwart from the Looney Tunes stable is Porky The Pig. We guess th-th-th-th-that's all folks.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/7/Feature-Top-TV-Animals-Wk-46-Nov08-Gallery-31.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Top Tv Animals"},{"captionHeading":"","caption":"
Talk about a complicated love/hate friendship. Will Tom and Jerry ever stop their cat and mouse games?<\/p>","url":"2008/11/7/Feature-Top-TV-Animals-Wk-46-Nov08-Gallery-44.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Top Tv Animals"},{"captionHeading":"","caption":"
The most active telly animals in town must be the Road Runner and Wile E Coyote.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/7/Feature-Top-TV-Animals-Wk-46-Nov08-Gallery-32.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Top Tv Animals"},{"captionHeading":"","caption":"
Eddie the dog was as much a part of the family as Frasier and Niles were.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/7/Feature-Top-TV-Animals-Wk-46-Nov08-Gallery-10.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Top Tv Animals"},{"captionHeading":"","caption":"
Hey there, yes, it's Yogi Bear.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/7/Feature-Top-TV-Animals-Wk-46-Nov08-Gallery-45.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Top Tv Animals"},{"captionHeading":"","caption":"
Based on the children's book, Ben the bear from Gentle Ben became every little kids must-have pet.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/7/Feature-Top-TV-Animals-Wk-46-Nov08-Gallery-12.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Top Tv Animals"},{"captionHeading":"","caption":"
Cow and Chicken aren't what'd you call your, erm, usual house pets.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/19/Feature-Top-TV-Animals-Cow-Chicken-Nov08-Gallery.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Cow & Chicken"},{"captionHeading":"","caption":"
Babar the Elephant is a French children's fictional character who has become famous the world over.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/19/Feature-Top-TV-Animals-Barbar-Nov08-Gallery.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Barbar"},{"captionHeading":"","caption":"
Postman Pat and his black and white cat, Jess, are inseparable.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/19/Feature-Top-TV-Animals-Postman-Pat-Jesse-The-Cat-Nov08-Gallery-1.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Postman Pat - Jesse The Cat"},{"captionHeading":"","caption":"
Skippy the bush kangaroo was the star of the famous Australian children's TV show.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/19/Feature-Top-TV-Animals-Nov08-Gallery.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Skippy The Bush Kangaroo"},{"captionHeading":"","caption":"
Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Piglet, Eeyore, Roo and the rest of the gang became more than just Christopher Robin's closest friends - we all fell in love with them too.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/19/Feature-Top-TV-Animals-Winnie-the-Pooh-Friends-Nov08-Gallery-1.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Winnie the Pooh & Friends"},{"captionHeading":"","caption":"
Ah, remember Murray the dog from Mad About You?<\/p>","url":"2008/11/7/Feature-Top-TV-Animals-Wk-46-Nov08-Gallery-30.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Top Tv Animals"},{"captionHeading":"","caption":"
Trigger the golden Palomino was cowboy star Roy Rogers' trusty steed.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/7/Feature-Top-TV-Animals-Wk-46-Nov08-Gallery-33.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Top Tv Animals"},{"captionHeading":"","caption":"
Bagpuss became a cult children's classic in the 70s. Join us as we recall Emily's words: \"Bagpuss, dear Bagpuss...\".<\/p>","url":"2008/11/7/Feature-Top-TV-Animals-Wk-46-Nov08-Gallery.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Top Tv Animals"},{"captionHeading":"","caption":"
Despite the name Flash, the furry star from The Dukes of Hazzard was anything but quick.<\/p>","url":"2008/11/7/Feature-Top-TV-Animals-Wk-46-Nov08-Gallery-7.jpg","width":570,"height":364,"alt":"Top Tv Animals"}];