Humans have been constructing animal statues for thousands of years. It is a way for us to convey our deep bond with the animal kingdom and the debt of gratitude that we owe to our fellow creatures.

DEL MAR, Calif. — A famous animal sculptor is hoping to raise the funding needed to create a life-size bronze statue of Ricochet the Surf Dog. In this Zevely Zone, I went to Dog Beach in Del Mar to ...