Results: Pet Awards: meet the most amazing and inspiring animals of 2016

Best Animal Advocate: Greg Mahle drives thousands of miles every year on bimonthly trips across the country, where he picks up dogs from overcrowded shelters in the South and drives them to new homes all across America. He does this through his non-profit Rescue Road Trips, which over the past 10 years has helped save 55,000 dogs. Do you know of anyone that does (or has done) animal rescue work?

Cutest Soulmates: Scarlette Tipton lost an arm to a rare form of cancer when she was just ten months old. Now, the 2-year-old has a friend who understands. Tipton's parents adopted a three-legged cat named Doc for the girl. The pair quickly became best friends. Are you a pet guardian (owner) of a three-legged cat or dog?

Tiniest Therapy Dog: At only 3 lbs, Norbert has tons of love to give. The social media star (@norbertthedog) has more then 1 million followers across all platforms, but spends his free time as a therapy dog at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Do you follow Norbert on any of his website platforms?

Best Travel Buddy: Daniel the duck got people quacking when he boarded a Milwaukee-to-Charlotte, N.C., flight with his owner, Carla Fitzgerald. The bird is a certified emotional support animal that helps Fitzgerald, who is battling PTSD, stay calm during stressful situations. Do you have a family member or friend that is suffering from PTSD that has to use a therapy animal?

Boy's Best Friend: Thanks to support from "best friend" Wendy the service dog, 10-year-old Hunter VanBrocklin is walking again following a hip surgery to help with his cerebral palsy. The fifth-grader uses the Great Dane for balance while getting around, which provides him with a new sense of independence. Do you know of anyone (family member or friend) that has to use a service dog for medical reasons?