15.Joleen, the horse that teamed up with a girl with Autism to make it to Wisconsin's State Horse Expo this year.
16.Melvin (aka Bruno), the smiling puppy who went from being abandoned on the street to having a forever home with the help of Rainbow Bridge Can Wait Animal Rescue.
17.Lacey, the Bloodhound puppy who started her journey as the cutest K-9 police puppy this year.
18.Matilda, the special needs dog who defied all odds and lives a happy, full life.
19.Hobie, the talented Golden Retriever who helps keep his coworkers entertained at work.
20.Gia, the food allergy service dog that helps keep her humans safe from their life-threatening allergies to peanuts and almonds.
21.Pluto, the cat who made this year a thousand times cuter just by rocking his Tiffany blue bow tie.
22.Einstein the service corgi who never leaves his little human's side.