ORLANDO, Fla. — Dogs, cats, rhinos, and turkeys, oh my!

This year was filled with news, trends, and celebrations of “man’s best friend” and other animals.

Here are the top nine animal stories Channel 9 covered this year.

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‘The surprise of a lifetime’

A dog missing from Texas for 7 years was found in Orange County.

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Jazzy Jazzy and her owner, Kerry, were reunited after seven years apart on Saturday. (Orange County Animal Services)

Brevard Zoo welcomes first-ever turkey chicks

The Brevard Zoo welcomed their first-ever turkey chicks, named after Thanksgiving food items.

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Brevard Zoo welcomes first-ever turkey chicks Giblet hatched three Osceola turkey chicks on Sept. 9 and 10. (Brevard Zoo/Brevard Zoo)

Orange County Animal Services waives adoption fees as overcrowding continues

Multiple counties around Central Florida faced issues of overcrowding.

Orange County shelter was caring for more than 500 animals.

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Orange County Animal Services waives adoption fees as overcrowding continues The shelter is currently caring for more than 500 animals. (WFTV/WFTV)

Orlando police K9 unit marks 50 years of fighting crime

The Orlando Police Department celebrated the 50 year anniversary of its K9 units in November.

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Orlando police K9s This week, the Orlando Police Department is commemorating 50 years of its K9 unit. (Andrea A Otero/Orlando Police Department)

K-9 killed during Polk County shooting honored with procession

One fallen canine was carried in a procession after being killed in a shooting.

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Endangered white rhinoceros sports fitness tracker at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

White rhinoceros sported fitness trackers at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

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Endangered White Rhinoceros Sports Fitness Tracker - Disney's Animal Kingdom

Pups Pub: Full liquor dog park & sports bar set to open in downtown Orlando

Brand new Pups Pub opened in downtown Orlando this summer.

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Most Valuable Pups: 5 Central Florida rescue dogs to star in Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl

5 Central Florida rescue dogs starred in Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl earlier this year.

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Nugget Nugget came into rescue after being confiscated as part of a hoarding cruelty/case. He is a happy go lucky corgi pup who is full of charm and personality. (Animal Planet)

Man, woman accused of animal cruelty after 45 malnourished animals discovered at Brevard County farm

A man and woman were accused of animal cruelty after 45 malnourished animals were discovered at a farm.

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