I would like a formula that returns the three highest categories within a
list. I think an example would be best:

A B
1 Animal Count
2 Dog 3
3 Cow 1
4 Dog 2
5 Cat 5
6 Sheep 2
7 Cat 2
8 Chicken 4

From this list I want to know the top 3 animals, thus the correct answer
would be:

A B
1 Animal Count
2 Cat 7
3 Dog 5
4 Chicken 4

Is there a nifty little (or big) forumla to give me the results in column A?
For what it is worth I am trying to avoid array formulas but if that is the
only way to do it I will live with it.

Thank you,
Eli