Did Queen Victoria like animals

Answer 1

Yes indeed! She was the (Royal) of the R.S.P.C.A. which was founded before its American Counterpart. She had a Pomeranian with her in her last moments, see the Question on Victorias"s pets. Also she WA smuch concerned with horses as this was in the heyday of draft animals. when the R.S.P.C.A. was founded the emphasis was primarily on service animals(Horses, Mules, etc) and only indrieclty on Pets. much the same was true when the A.S.P.C.A. was founded in l866. Ther was also an Imperial Russian (probaboy a quasi-Govt. agency like so much in Russia) SPCA and this grupd had official and membership badges. they had some oversight ove purchasing agents for Draft animlas used by the Army, for example. But Victoria was indeed an animal Lover of the Royal class!

Answer 2

Yes, Queen Victoria was a known animal lover. She had a variety of pets including dogs, cats, birds, and even exotic animals like parrots and kangaroos. She was particularly fond of her dogs and often referred to them as her companions.