I know what you mean about the animals. The Trinity Trail system here covers a lot of miles. On one of my regular routes, there is a cattle ranch that runs along the edge. On occasion they get loose. I was raised around cattle and they're not nearly as dangerous as they are stupid. So every time they get out we have to get off and walk through them so they don't walk out in front of us. We also have a family of skunks. I have a feeling my days are numbered with that bunch!