Kristin rescues 23 puppies from an upstate shelter before they are euthanized, but can Lauren get them all adopted before the next intake of dogs? A dachshund mix with a broken leg is surrendered by her owners. Can Dr. Love repair the fracture or is it too late? After a dog's owner passes away, Jason notices a potential chronic injury that could make him un-adoptable.
After Kristin receives an email from a shelter located at the other end of the state, she must quickly find a way to save two puppies before they are euthanized. Also, an emaciated pit bull covered in mange has been rescued by a volunteer. The staff is appalled by his condition but works to rehabilitate him. Meanwhile, Kristin must find a foster parent willing to take such a sick dog.
An approaching thunderstorm and inexperienced volunteers are just two of the challenges facing Jason and his team as they race to build a dog pen for a local resident. Sad news from Kristin stuns Jason. Also, Pet Helpers has dedicated a special day to trap, spay, neuter and release a group of feral cats to help control the local overpopulation. Can DeDe trap two fertile males before the day ends?
In an effort to raise awareness about animal welfare, Caroline pushes past her shyness and goes on the tv and radio, but her appearances don't run as smoothly as she planned. Doctor McKim resorts to acupuncture to save a kitten that was hit by a car, but will this alternative medical treatment prove effective? After a cat is abandoned at Pet Helper's doorstep, the staff encounters a dangerous intake.
With Pet Helpers overflowing with kittens, Caroline's adoption event at a local shopping mall is wildly successful. Suddenly the staff is facing a public relations nightmare as they scramble to meet the demand for more and more kittens. One free-spirited feline goes through some special training with Van, a local expert, to try and make him more adoptable. Also, a sweet pit-bull puppy that was rescued from a drug bust is turned in to Pet Helpers by animal control. Nicole leads the effort to rehabilitate the puppy, but will his past haunt his future?
Nicole and Ed work to rehabilitate two emaciated puppies that were taken in from a local animal control facility. Can they rejuvenate these little guys or are they too far gone? While Jason and Brian search for a group of feral puppies they discover a newly abandoned dog amongst the pack. And, a cage reactive dog is pushing potential adopters away. Can the staff make her more presentable while trying to find her forever home?
Pet Helpers saves 14 dogs from being euthanized at another shelter, but can Donya and Sara manage the staff to handle this sudden surge of animals? Jason and Brian rescue a litter of feral puppies and are forced to care for them at Brian’s house because the shelter is so overwhelmed.
After a large transport arrives at Pet Helpers, Donya realizes some of the animals aren’t good candidates for the adoption program. Will pressure from Nicole and the staff influence her decision about which animals to take? Also, Caroline organizes a puppy fashion show to get these new dogs adopted, but chaos erupts when several of them start acting up at the event. Will they all make it down the runway and find a forever home?
Jason and Brian trek through 20 rugged acres in search of an abandoned dog and a litter of feral puppies. They are about to give up when the abandoned dog suddenly appears, but can they capture this playful pooch before night falls? Also, a sweet kitten is rapidly losing weight due to an unknown condition. Will Dr. McKim be able to turn this unfortunate case around?
Jason ticks off Donya when he skips work to finally come face to face with the 12 feral puppies he’s been after. Brian comes to help, but can they capture so many puppies before the little guys disappear into the woods for good? Also, a shy stray and her nine newborn puppies need to be placed into foster care immediately. Can the staff find them a home this close to a major holiday?
Jason must assume the role of puppy socializer as he and Brian hurry to prepare the litter of 12 feral puppies for adoption. Also, Katniss responds to Nicole and begins to come out of her shell, even as the staff struggles to keep her litter of young puppies from becoming ill.
A local couple rescues a super-emaciated dog that had been locked up in a chicken coop. Since the dog is too sick to stay in the shelter, Bethany struggles to find a suitable foster family before the approaching holidays. Meanwhile, Nicole and Ed work to get the dog healthy enough for even the most special foster situation. Van, the expert trainer, is brought in to try and socialize Melete, an adult feral dog that has been living with Brian. In spite of their best efforts, is it too late to teach this old dog new tricks and have it become comfortable with other humans?
DeDe tries to trap an entire family of feral kittens before freezing weather rolls in. Once the kittens are secured, DeDe and the staff face the problem of socializing these semi-wild kitties enough for adoption. Pet Helpers tries to help another local shelter by taking in a large group of dogs. Once they arrive, Donya and Sara realize that they all have health and/or behavior issues, including one feral puppy.