2002 animal births

Uggie (February 14, 2002 – August 7, 2015) was a trained Parson Russell Terrier famous for his roles in Water for Elephants and The Artist. His memoir Uggie, My Story was published in the United States, the UK, and France in October 2012.

bipedal dog

Valegro (5 July 2002 – 1 December 2025) was a gelding ridden by the British equestrian Charlotte Dujardin in the sport of dressage. He stood and had the stable name of Blueberry. He was a double World Champion in Dressage, he won Grand Prix Special and Grand Prix Freestyle at the World.