ATLANTA — 2020 has been a tough year for many, and for a lot of people, pets and other animals have been a respite from the daily chaos.

From hero dogs, to cute kittens, to alligators, to even a venomous furry caterpillar -- we saw a lot of interesting animals in 2020.

Here are some of the most amazing stories that we covered in Georgia this year:

Dog saves neighbor after car falls on top of him while he was working on it

A Johns Creek man says he owes his life to his neighbor’s dog. Tony Dagnino was working on his truck, when it fell off the jack stand and began to crush him. That’s when his neighbor’s boxer mix named Root Beer came to the rescue.

Read more of the amazing story here.

Man says neighbor's dog saved his life after car fell on him

Quick-thinking Georgia officer rescues dog that fell out of car on interstate

The officer, who police didn’t identify, was driving on I-95 in Chatham County near Savannah when he spotted a small dog fall out of the window of a vehicle in front of him at 80 miles per hour.

The officer didn’t hesitate to run onto the interstate to rescue to the pup.

Read more of the amazing story here.

Good news! Dog stolen outside CVS reunited with family

A metro Atlanta couple whose car was stolen with their miniature dachshund inside has been reunited with their family dog.

A good Samaritan found him wandering alone in a parking lot.

Read more of the amazing story here.

APD introduces the department’s first emotional support dog, Scout

Atlanta police have a new tool to help keep the public safe – a dog named Scout!

Scout is the Atlanta Police Department’s first emotional support dog. “Scout provides instant therapy by elevating moods, relieving stress and lessening anxiety,” the department said.

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Peachtree City alligator spotted again after 4 years

After 4 years, an alligator that caused a stir in Peachtree City is back.

It was in 2016 when Channel 2 Action News covered this story about the gator. Back then, a truck driver spotted it near Flat Creek. Authorities asked people not to feed the gator.

Read more of the amazing story here.

Truck driver spots '6-foot' gator in Peachtree City The alligator was found around Flat Creek.

Kittens crash Georgia Aquarium, get private tour

While the Georgia Aquarium is closed to the public amid the COVID-19 pandemic, some furry felines got to take a private tour.

The tour was a way to show off the cute kittens that are available for adoption through the Atlanta Humane Society.

Read more of the amazing story here.

Kittens tour the Georgia Aquarium Atlanta Humane Society let their kittens explore the Georgia Aquarium

Cobb firefighters rescue tiny kitten from storm drain -- and give him a home

Cobb County firefighters rescued a kitten from a storm drain earlier this week -- and now one firefighter has adopted him.

Firefighters with Fire Engine 23 said the kitten they have affectionately named “Storm” was stuck in a storm water runoff pipe after heavy rain.

Read more of the amazing story here.

Watch Atlanta Humane Society puppies explore Georgia Aquarium

While the Georgia Aquarium and other Atlanta spots were closed during the COVID-19 outbreak, puppies from the Atlanta Humane Society got the royal treatment.

The pups were able to roam free all around the Georgia Aquarium – making new friends, relaxing and getting treats along the way.

Read more of the amazing story here.

WATCH: Atlanta Humane Society brings puppies to explore the Georgia Aquarium during coronavirus closure WATCH: Atlanta Humane Society brings puppies to explore the Georgia Aquarium during coronavirus closure

Invasive snake-like worms popping up again in Georgia

A growing number of metro area gardeners are crossing paths with something that looks like it belongs in a sci-fi movie.

The hammerhead worm species has been spotted in Georgia. The worm gets its name because its head resembles that of a Hammerhead shark.

Read more of the amazing story here.

More snake-like invasive worms popping up in metro Atlanta

StormTracker 2HD catches huge flock of migrant birds taking off in Georgia

StormTracker 2HD is the most powerful weather radar in the Southeast – and it’s proving so by catching a huge flock of migrant birds taking off.

The incredible event was caught on our radar near Macon in Middle Georgia.

Read more of the amazing story here.

StormTracker 2HD catches huge flock of migrant birds taking off in Georgia The migrants birds took off around sunrise

‘Excruciating pain’: These extremely venomous furry caterpillars are popping up in Georgia

They may look cute and furry but don’t let that fool you. Puss Caterpillars are showing up in Georgia right now and they can put you in a world of pain.

The little creatures are about an inch long, with short, toxic spines hidden underneath its brown or gray fur.

Read more of the amazing story here.

Venomous puss caterpillar now living in Georgia Venomous puss caterpillar now living in Georgia

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