Working Animal Collection (#10)

Vineyard in Germany engraving 1875
The Independent Course Comprehensive Geography by James Monteith, A.S. Barnes & Co, New York & Chicago 1875

Old Roman mill
Illustration of a old Roman mill

Prairie Ploughing
Illustration of oxen ploughing a western prairie in the mid 19th century. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Sahara VIews
pair of travelers enjoying spectacular view over Sahara as golden light from rising sun highlights sand dunes

Illustration of couple in horsedrawn sledge in snow

Illustration of farmer ploughing field near Burdur using traditional horsedrawn plough

Illustration of factory in city during the Industrial revolution

Illustration of a Han horse and chariot

Illustration of Pointer chasing Opossum (Didelphimorphia)

Bagan, Myanmar
A horse carriage riding across the muddy road in a ancient city Bagan, Myanmar

Oxcart Passing, Bagan
A man riding an oxcart passing through the old pagodas, sunny day in UNESCO ancient city Bagan, Myanmar

Horse fishing Belgium
Pche A la crevette A cheval sur le littoral belge. Reconnue comme patrimoine culturel immateriel de l humanitepar l Unesco en 2013

The shrimp fishery in Oostduinkerke recognized intangible world heritage by Unesco

Horse Carriage at the St. Stephens Cathedral, Vienna
The old-fashioned carriage for tourists sightseeing at the St. Stephens Cathedral, Vienna, Austria

City Blacksmith
Southwark smithy William Surridge at work in Burman Street near the Elephant and Castle in South London

Sweden, Lapland, Kiruna, Husky

Husky with frost on beard, close-up
lapland, Sweden

Horse Round-up
Annual Horse round up in Northern Iceland

Laufskalarett
Annual horse round up in Northern Iceland

Horse eating under a forest of oaks
Horse to the late afternoon eating under a Mediterranean forest of oaks. Nature reserve of the saw Mariola in Bocairent, Valencian Community, Spain

Woman stroking horse beside fence

Horse whipping tail on California ranch

Ex-Drum Horses
On the left, the Royal Artillery Drum Horse and on the right the Royal Household Cavalry Drum Horse pulling a harrow on a farm during WW II

On The Beach
14th February 1938: Racehorses being trained by David Dale are silhouetted against the skyline as they walk along the beach at Newhaven, Sussex

Dokey Rides
1900: Women riding side-saddle on donkeys in a paddock watched by schoolboys. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Allez Oop
1930: Circus horses walking on their hind legs during a circus act. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Waiting For Transport
circa 1916: German soldiers lying dead and wounded, waiting for transport on the road to Armentiers. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Circus Animals
circa 1930: A troupe of horses rear up to form a line in a circus ring. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Greyhound
A greyhound on its leash

Give Me A Lift
circa 1905: A crowd of young boys at a drinking fountain with one helping another to reach up. (Photo by Paul Martin/General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Barrel Organ
circa 1905: A crowd of children gathers to listen to a barrel organ, with three monkeys sitting on it. (Photo by Paul Martin/General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Traffic Queue
1900: An orderly line of horse-drawn buses at a stop in Charing Cross. The open topped vehicles are covered with adverts. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Horse Traffic
1900: A street near the Mansion House in London full of horse-drawn omnibuses being controlled by a policeman. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Oxen cart and a farmhand working in a rice paddy, morning mood, Ngapali Beach, Thandwe, Myanmar

Pack donkey with a laden cart in the Medina, Marrakech, Marrakech-Tensift-Al Haouz, Morocco

Pack horses in the Ladakh region, Himalayas, India, Asia

The Strand
1894: Sandwichboard men in the Strand advertise theatre seats. Horse drawn buses fill the road and the church of St Mary-le-Strand is in the background

Philadelphia Tour
1859: A street car in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, advertising tours of the Odd Fellows Cemetery, Laurel Hill, Schuylkill and Wissahickon Falls, Girard College and Manayunk

Buses In London
circa 1910: Motor buses in Londons Piccadilly. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

Winter Gardens
1903: The entrance to Winter Gardens pavilion in Blackpool. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

Water Trough
1906: Working horses stop for a drink at a Metropolitan Association drinking fountain and cattle trough at the Strand in London. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

Blackpool Town Hall
circa 1900: A child with a pram on the streets of Blackpool with the Town Hall in the background. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

Horse Tram
circa 1890: Changing the horses at a tram stop in Liverpool. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

City Traffic
1897: Traffic on Fleet Street near Ludgate Hill, London. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

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From ploughing fields to seaside strolls they can the unsung heroes of our daily lives. In Derbyshire, England, the majestic shire horses gracefully pull their weight as they tirelessly plough the land. Meanwhile, in Blackpool, Lancashire, a charming donkey takes tourists on a delightful beach ride with the iconic Blackpool tower as its backdrop. The allure of a horse-drawn gypsy caravan transports us back in time to an era where simplicity and wanderlust prevailed. And who can forget the thrilling White Horse Final? The power and elegance of these magnificent creatures leave spectators awe-struck. Not only do animals serve practical purposes but they also provide companionship and loyalty. Two Leonbergers proudly stand side by side, exuding strength and devotion that warms our hearts. Even in faraway Santorini, Greece, a humble donkey poses humbly before a picturesque blue-domed church. In bustling cities like New York City, even amidst towering skyscrapers and busy streets lies an oasis - public libraries - where therapy dogs bring comfort to those seeking solace among books. These gentle souls remind us that sometimes all we need is some furry affection. While some animals work for noble causes such as delivering milk carts or assisting law enforcement against poaching activities; others partake in exhilarating adventures like hounds chasing after foxes while mounted on trusty steeds, and are not just mere tools; they embody dedication and resilience that inspire us humans every day.