I could have sworn that one of the splatbooks had an alternative build where a ranger could get an animal companion at "level" instead of "level-3". Not the Beastmaster -- that doesn't kick in until level 12 -- but something else.
IMS there were one or two accompanying disadvantages. Like, you could only ever take that type of animal (i.e., you couldn't start with a wolf and then switch to a hawk or something later).
Is my memory playing tricks on me?
Doug M.
There is a feat that allows it. I think it is call Boon Companion. I don't remember the book it is in though.
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The Boon Companion feat is in the Seeker of Secrets book.
To the OP, you may be thinking of the Horse Lord Ranger out of the APG who gains that ability at level 12 as well but can only ever take a horse. That at least sounds similar to what you are thinking of but doesn't seem to be what you are looking for. Sorry I couldn't help more.
Edit: Technically the animal can be anything that serves as a mount. A camel or horse for a medium ranger and a wolf or pony for small rangers are possible.
Its from the book about the Pathfinder society. "Seekers of Secrets" I believe is the name.