Wrangler's year on TODAY includes celebrity friends and road trips

If things have seemed a whole lot cuter around Studio 1A this year, it may have to do with a certain new furry friend.

However, Wrangler is a lot more than just a cute member of the TODAY family. TODAY's "puppy with a purpose" joined us in January, and our anchors, staff and an experienced dog handler teamed up with Guiding Eyes for the Blind, a New York nonprofit organization, to help train Wrangler to become a guide dog.

We've watched Wrangler grow up, one milestone at a time, in front of our very eyes.To celebrate Wrangler joining the TODAY family this year, take a look back at all of his highlights on the show.

This article is part of "2015 Voices," a special series of essays and interviews with newsmakers behind some of TODAY's biggest moments of the year.

Wrangler joined the TODAY family this January.

In true Jimmy Fallon style, Wrangler (correctly) predicted the 2015 Super Bowl champion.

Wrangler's "puppy jacket" was a big milestone in his progress toward becoming a guide dog.

Wrangler takes a road trip to Boston

June 30, 201501:46

Wrangler shipped up to Boston in order to learn how to become more adaptable in unfamiliar surroundings by riding public transit, visiting the city's historic sites and working on his skills in a puppy class.

OK, the two aren't actually related. But both Wrangler and Jewel are living with handler Saxon Eastman, and they're both in training with Guiding Eyes for the Blind in the hopes they'll one day become service dogs.

Wrangler takes the City of Brotherly Love by storm on his road trip

Oct. 23, 201502:25

To celebrate TODAY's Twitter account hitting 3 million followers, Wrangler hit the road to visit Philadelphia, Dallas and Washington.

Happy birthday, Wrangler! Highlights of the TODAY puppy’s first year

Nov. 6, 201503:53

In honor of Wrangler's birthday, Guiding Eyes for the Blind is launching the Wrangler Scholarship.

Head here to learn more about Guiding Eyes for the Blind.