Yeah-- DD has always had a real thing for personification of animals. I blame John Ritter. (Clifford, the Big Red Dog) Well, okay, so "blame" here is probably a little harsh. LOL.
Mistmantle, the Guardians of Gahoole, and the Redwall books (but less so, since again those are somewhat lacking in the powerful female protagonist angle) have also been popular with her at various points.
Watership Down...
The Golden Cat...
Well. You get the idea.
ultramarina, we made up "dirtbag" clan in self-defense at one point.
