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With nearly a quarter of British households owning a dog, they are the nation's favorite pet - but this isn't always reflected in the way some are treated. Here we follow the RSPCA officers who, committed to the rescue and welfare of man's best friend, are tasked with investigating reports of cruelty and neglect.
2016
Inspector Lyndsey Taylor attempts to rescue Lilly, an abandoned Staffie who is very underweight and heavily pregnant. Cameras also follow Chief Inspector Mark Gent who provides flood assistance to a Dogue de Bordeaux and many of the people whose livelihoods were devastated by December 2015's Storm Desmond.
Inspector Herchy Boal comes across a litter of German shepherd puppies covered in their own mess and eating raw meat off a filthy floor. Cameras also follow a man who is about to be made homeless but puts his dog's needs before his own, and Inspector Lauren Bailey finds a Jack Russell called Poppy who has lost so much of her coat that it hurts her to sit down.
Inspector Lyndsey Taylor comes to the rescue of Baxter, a malnourished shih-tzu in Manchester. Inspector Anthony Pulfer responds to a call in Bromley, south London, regarding two Staffordshire bull terrier crosses named Shaz and Tigger, whose owner suffers from a health condition that makes it difficult to look after them.
A behavioural trainer takes on a group of uncontrollable Japanese chin puppies, and Alan catches up with a Staffordshire bull terrier from an earlier episode to see how it is settling into its new home. In the Wirral, Inspector Anthony Joynes rescues two collie crosses, while Inspector Herchy Boal comes to the aid of a dog that has collapsed with puncture wounds after a fight.
A female Jack Russell is found alone and frightened with a badly broken leg on a traveller site in Dagenham, and the rescuers takes her in for treatment, but even their timely intervention may not be enough to restore her ability to walk. A former puppy farm resident is given a chance to train as a sheepdog in Yorkshire, and Inspector Anthony Pulfer sends an emaciated German shepherd off for specialist treatment. Alan visits Socks, an old acquaintance whose persistent flea problem has finally become a thing of the past.
An underweight and heavily pregnant dog is brought in to the hospital for an emergency procedure to deliver her pups, and due to the animal's poor condition, Inspector Annie Simmonds is called in to investigate. Inspector Anthony Jenkins and vet Becky McAlpine tend to a bull mastiff in Merseyside with an unusual skin condition, while in Nuneaton, Herchy Boal meets a heartbroken owner who must give up her two beloved terriers following a marriage breakdown. Plus, Anthony Pulfer catches up with Gucci, the severely neglected American bulldog that was reduced to eating her own faeces when inspectors found her last year. Anthony sets out to discover whether Gucci is thriving in her new home.
The animal welfare series continues as Alan focuses on four very different dogs that underwent incredible transformations. Inspector Nick Wheelhouse is called in deal with three adult mastiffs and nine puppies in north London that are all drastically underweight. In Essex, the rescuers provide the elderly owner of Blue, an overweight whippet, with a new diet and exercise regime that will help him shed the excess pounds. The also catches up with Mavis, one of nine poodles abandoned by the side of the road in Winchester. When they were found, their wet, matted coats accounted for more than 40 per cent of their body weight, but now Mavis regularly goes for grooming and pampering treatments with her owner Sally. Finally, Anthony Pulfer checks in on Prince, the shar pei who was found with barely any fur.
An unfriendly welcome awaits Inspector Anthony Joynes when he swoops in to save four dogs from an overcrowded house, with one of the animals clearly in need of treatment. Tanya Crawley shares the story of how she bonded with her lurcher after nursing it through a muzzle infection, and trained Medical Detection Dog Mia lets her owner know that it is time for a check-up.
Inspector Callum Isitt teams up with the police to track down four dogs in London, including two St Bernards that have allegedly been beaten by their owners. The trail leads him to Parliament Square, where it is believed that dogs like the missing ones are being used to scam passers-by out of cash. Meanwhile, Inspector Anthony Joynes visits a property where seven underweight American bulldog pups are struggling to get enough nutrition from their exhausted mum.
Inspector Lyndsey attends a property to find a very hungry husky, which is not only seven kilograms underweight, but also has conjunctivitis. In the Wirral, Inspector Anthony Joynes is called out to a shocking case in which nine-year-old German Shepherd Reo has been left with an awful skin condition. Plus, the bittersweet tale of Peg, a beloved crossbreed who befriended a para in Afghanistan.
Chief Inspector Cathy Hyde investigates a Leigh resident suspected of being involved in puppy trafficking. In Hull, an obese chocolate labrador called Candy has been left to suffer with a chronic ear infection and a skin condition, while in the Wirral, Louie, an American bulldog, was left to fend for himself in a locked house surrounded by his own mess.
Herchy Boal teams up with the police to attend a property near Birmingham suspected of being used as a puppy farm, and in Merseyside, Anthony Joynes helps Patterdale terriers Frodo and Smeagol. They are covered in deep wounds that are apparently due to their use in badger-baiting, and are infested with ticks and ear mites.
An inspector in Birkenhead is called to a property where a terrified terrier-cross has a nasty flea infestation, while in Birmingham, one of his colleagues discovers a dog of a similarly mixed breed with a painful skin condition. In Scunthorpe, an anxious inspector offers a new lease of life to two Labradors that have been kept in training cages by their overwhelmed owner, and a puppy at the Southridge Animal Centre finds a new home.
A Yorkshire terrier with heavily matted fur gets a much-needed haircut, leading Inspector Bowles to give some stern words of advice about the necessity of grooming. Lucy the Staffie cross has been kept inside a dark house for so long that it has affected her eyesight and she is extremely overweight - having been taken into the RSPCA's care, will Lucy be able to shed some pounds and adapt to life in the great outdoors?
Inspector Claire Little rescues two flea-infested bull terriers in Hull that are missing half their fur, while puppy Alfie continues his progress and learns how to walk on the lead. Inspector Herchy Boal recalls the shocking case of Rex, the presa canario found with a metal hook through his neck and Alan catches up with Poppy the Jack Russell, who was suffering from a chronic parasitic disease.
2013
Documentary following RSPCA officers responding to reports of ill-treatment of dogs. In Manchester, cameras follow a joint operation between police and trading standards to raid a farm where it is suspected that dogs are being bred illegally. In Birmingham, Scott's latest case is that of a bull terrier that has been left to fend for itself in a flat for several days, and Nicola pays a return visit to a woman in south Wales who has refused the RSPCA entry to her premises in the past.
In Essex, RSPCA inspector Matt Gough discovers a pedigree dog so badly injured he is surprised it is still alive, while Norwich officers Jason Finch and Nicola Thorne are called out to rescue a canine trapped on a small island in a large pond. In Wales, Keith Hogben gives a farmer a final warning about the conditions he is keeping his animals in.
Sara Hughes visits a home where a ridgeback appears to be malnourished, but makes a shocking discovery when she returns to speak to its owner the following day. Graeme Petty and Stuart Wainwright help an owner and her dog who are victims of the recession, and Hercy Boal hopes to give a puppy with an injured paw a more mobile future.
RSPCA inspector Vicki McDonald is called out to a house in Manchester, where she has to deal with 20 feral dogs that begin to fight violently among themselves. In Bristol, Miranda Albinson and Becky Jeffery investigate reports of a dog locked in a car on a hot day, while Peterborough officer Justin Stubbs receives a call from a pub where a customer has left their pet behind.
In south Wales, inspectors Keith Hogben and Gemma Cooper follow up a report of two dogs being kept in appalling conditions and discover seven puppies are also loose in the house and adding to the mess. On a hot summer's day in Birmingham, Scott Vanes deals with a canine that has been locked in a small conservatory, while Herchy Boal visits a family having trouble letting go of an old dog with health problems.
Inspector Clare Dew visits a house in east London after a call about a dog and its puppies left on their own for days, while Bristol animal welfare officer Dan Hatfield visits the owners of an obese Staffordshire bull terrier to discuss his concerns. In Grimsby, inspector Stuart Wainwright discovers dogs barricaded in sheds, and also finds two puppies locked in a dirty bathroom when he explores the property further.
In south London, inspectors Kate Fletcher and Becky London make a shocking discovery when they team up with the police to rescue dogs from an owner who is banned from keeping animals. Birmingham officer Herchy Boal gives a man advice on grooming his shih tzu, and encounters a skinny Dalmatian in desperate need of veterinary treatment.
In Birmingham inspector Herchy Boal has to take in a dog which has suffered a broken leg after it was hit by a car, as the owners cannot afford the medical bills. In east London, Clare Dewis responds to a call about a Staffordshire bull terrier that she previously rescued from a life of neglect, and Justin Stubbs is appalled to discover a dog with an untreated allergy to fleas, which has caused most of its fur to fall out.
Chris Shaw sets out to find the owner of a dog abandoned in a park, while Peterborough officer Justin Stubbs gives an owner a week to clean up his rubbish-strewn house or risk losing his pet. In Essex, Matt Gough has to seek advice from an animal behaviour expert after taking charge of a Staffordshire bull terrier that was being kept in a small cage.
Michelle McNab gets a call from a woman who wants to sign her dog over to the RSPCA, but the animal is so unwell it may not survive. Mel Fisher has a problem when she wants to take a dog into care as the owner has been arrested, while Bristol inspector Miranda Albinson rescues two skinny Newfoundlands and a Pomeranian puppy so malnourished that its growth has been stunted.
2015
The coastguard is called in to rescue a rottweiler stranded on mudflats on the River Dee, Merseyside. Justin encounters one of the most shocking cases of his career. Boisterous rescue dog Sian is given help to find some inner peace.
Inspector Steph Law takes a fox terrier to the vet, who discovers it has suffered years of neglect. The owner of a pregnant Staffie is unable to look after a litter of puppies while moving house, so inspector Herchy Boal sets up a makeshift maternity ward. Chef Lesley Waters prepares a meal for three dogs in Bath, while on Halloween, chief inspector Matt Gough is called out to rescue an abandoned puppy.
Inspector Anthony has to feed an abandoned dog through a letterbox after its owners left it with no food or water, while Kate catches up with a deaf American bulldog she has been trying to rehome. New recruit Callum has to deal with a litter of puppies living in a filthy flat, and rescue dog Tyson takes to the dance floor with Britain's Got Talent winners Ashley and Pudsey.
In Essex, inspector Matt Gough receives a call about a little terrier called Edie who is trapped and terrified, so he calls in the fire brigade for some help. Duster the terrier is also rushed into hospital with a severely broken leg, and in east London, Inspector Clare Dew receives a report about a dog that has been abandoned in a locked, seemingly empty house.
In Merseyside, Anthony Joynes rescues a submissive springer spaniel who has been cooped up in a house for too long. Meanwhile, Inspector Herchy Boal returns to a house full of huskies and finds the owners struggling to cope with 18 puppies. In north London, Inspector Becky Bedson makes a devastating discovery that will stay with her for the rest of her life, and Alan goes out and about with the RSPCA's latest batch of recruits as they begin their on-the-job training.
Inspector Nick Wheelhouse faces a tough choice about a dog with a skin condition that has made all its hair fall out. A German Shepherd goes on an aquatic adventure to build up its strength, but does not enjoy the experience. Inspector Anthony Puller rescues an underweight bull mastiff cross, and Inspector Anthony Joynes revisits a bulldog he saved in the previous series.
Inspector Jason Bowles discovers two malnourished mastiffs living in a ramshackle shelter in Bury. Meanwhile in Derby, two hairy lhasa apsos are found with fur so matted that one of them can't use its legs properly. Elsewhere, teenagers help train rescue dogs in the hope they can be rehomed, and there is an update on Cassie, the Staffie rescued from a drugs den by inspector Kate Fletcher.
In north London, Natalie Bartle follows up on a call about a skinny shar pei cross with an eye infection, and Sandy Powlowski finds a Jack Russell that needs its owners to clean up their act. A runaway husky gets checked over by Kate Fletcher, who hopes his microchip will lead to a safe return home. There is also the tale of a Labrador who has gone from a life of grime to making waves.
Lauren Bailey helps an elderly terrier found outside alone, and Alan meets Dave, one of nine abandoned dogs found wandering Winchester's streets. Earlier in the year, Anthony Joynes rescued Marley, a spaniel who had been kept in a house all of his life. After a few months of training, will he be able to overcome his natural shyness?
A 10-year-old lhasa apso is discovered with matted fur and poor skin. When Herchy Boal gets him to the vet, they also discover a possible heart condition. Mel Fisher checks on Tiger, a two-year-old rottweiler, who is underweight and in poor condition. And after rescuing 65 dogs from dire surroundings in a Manchester kennels, Vicki Macdonald finds out what happened to some of those she saved.
Eight puppies and their underweight mum are found confined in a small space, and Graeme Petty is determined to get justice for little Haribo, a terrified Staffordshire bull terrier rescued from a house in Liverpool. Meanwhile, Herchy Boal tries to discover why Blade has chronic fur loss, and cameras follow Roo, a dog born with three legs who is determined to never give up.
Alan sends animal inspector Herchy Boal to join the SPCA, the largest dog adoption and animal care charity in Hong Kong. The intention is for Herchy to exchange her skills and experiences with her Asian counterparts. In Scunthorpe, Graeme Petty attempts to help a beagle left inside a hot car, and Alan meets a rescued lhasa apso that has helped rejuvenate a 100-year-old lady in need of companionship.
The team is sent to a remote farm in Stapleford Abbotts, Essex, where more than 70 dogs and puppies are found in terrible conditions, some in need of immediate medical treatment. Stanley, a long-haired terrier cross, is rescued from the farm with an eye infection and Alan tracks his story. Complications also develop in Lancashire for an English bull terrier called Kera with a limp hind leg.
In Manchester, Vickie McDonald catches 14 feral dogs that behave aggressively and fight. Later, Alan catches up with two of the canines rescued by her - Snowy, a Jack Russell cross, and Lady, a terrier cross, the last and wildest dog who Vickie encountered on that mission. There is also advice on how to go about adopting a dog from a rehoming centre, with the aid of prospective owner Claire.
Jason Bowles goes to a farm that is believed to be illegally breeding puppies, while Lorna Campbell revisists an owner who promised to get help for their dog's skin condition. In Flint, north Wales, Anthony Joynes is on an emergency call, responding to a report that a dog has been pitted against a badger, and Alan takes viewers back to meet some of his favourite rescue dogs.
Documentary following RSPCA officers responding to reports of appalling treatment, atrocious living conditions and severe neglect of dogs.
2017
RSPCA'S officer Anthony helps Timmy, a neglected elderly collie cross who is found in a house surrounded by his own mess with a huge tumour on his face. Meanwhile, Inspector Helen meets Archie, a stroppy shih-tzu whose fur is so matted he can barely see or hear.
Inspector Helen saves Turner and Hooch, two Dogues de Bordeaux found abandoned in a garden, while colleague Becky sets off to track down a hound who was spotted stranded in a flood relief channel. Cameras also follow Pepper, a dalmatian who is stealing hearts across Merseyside, and Shih-tzu Olive, who was found in pain on a building site.
The RSPCA are called to the aid of elderly crossbreed Ben and although Anthony has been told that the dog is riddled with fleas, the sight that awaits him is enough to shock even an experienced inspector. Meanwhile, in Lancashire, a struggling couple must improve their living conditions or face losing their beloved Bichon Frise for good.
Alan catches up with a spaniel that was rescued by the RSPCA, and is now beginning training to become a police sniffer dog. An inspector tries to help a Jack Russell with a skin condition, but the owner is not willing to let her interfere, and a dog is found tied to a radiator with neither food nor water.
Kate Parker rescues Max, a skinny dog left alone for long periods, and fellow Inspector Sarah Gardner faces a tough decision when she visits a property for the third time to check on dogs Ruby and Jade. Cameras also follow the progress of Ellie, a Dogue de Bordeaux that was left terrified of men after experiencing threatening behaviour at the hands of its previous owner.
Mel Fisher rescues a young German shepherd after seeing footage of it being beaten by his owner, and brings the abuser to justice. Meanwhile, inspector Jacquie Miller has her hands full when three generations of dogs are signed over by their owner who is struggling to cope, and Alan checks on Ted, a spaniel rescued from a bedsit, who they hope can join the ranks of the police.
Keira Benham fights to save five malnourished and flea-ridden crossbreeds. Meanwhile, an abandoned Staffie is given a second chance, a Jack Russell is re-homed, and Joe White finds a young spaniel with a horrific neck wound.
Inspector Kate Ford becomes worried about a staffie-cross that appears to be dangerously underweight. The owner claims to regularly feed the dog, and Kate is desperate to get an appointment with a vet, which proves to be no easy task. At Block Fen RSPCA, staff work to rehabilitate a lurcher that was tied to a fence and abandoned, and a trainee police dog competes against more experienced sniffer hounds in a mission to locate concealed firearms.
When two dogs are left confined to one room without food or water, Inspector Anthony Pulfer is straight on the scene. Cameras also follow Snoopy, a young lurcher who was just skin and bones when spotted by three members of the public.
A shocking sight awaits Inspector Kris when he visits a property to find Missy, one of the most matted dogs he has ever seen. Vet Laura gets straight to work tackling the trouble, but what exactly will she uncover underneath all that fur? Meanwhile, Keira is concerned when she discovers two dogs living in hazardous conditions.
Inspector Lauren meets a Yorkshire terrier with severe fur loss who may have other problems. Eight dogs are given a second chance at life after being taken off a South Korean menu, and Anthony tries to stop two dogs becoming victims at a crime scene.
In Merseyside, inspector Anthony rescues two collie crosses who both suffer with terrible skin conditions, and Jaqui tends to a seriously ill shih tzu. Meanwhile, Lewis checks up on Bridget, one of 27 poodles recently rescued from an over-run house in Cornwall.
In Liverpool, animal welfare officer Matt rescues two dogs living outside with only a TV cabinet for shelter. Meanwhile, three rottweiler crosses are signed over to the RSPCA after their owner can no longer give them the life they need. And Alan meets a raccoon dog called Cedric.
2018
Inspector Anthony is quick to act when a man is caught beating one of his dogs on CCTV, before coming to the aid of a homeless man and his injured Labrador Josie, who needs immediate treatment on a nasty wound. Six puppies found at the roadside are given a second chance at life thanks to a dedicated network of volunteer foster carers, and co-host Angellica Bell meets Rolo, a spaniel-poodle cross that was rescued from a puppy farm and now works as a therapy dog.
Inspector Anthony gives deaf Staffie cross Isla a second chance at happiness, and there is the remarkable story of Teddy, a rescue dog who brought its owner out of a coma. Meanwhile, inspector Herchy has her work cut out when she removes 82 dogs from a single house.
A disturbing sight greets members of the Special Operations Unit when they raid the property of a suspected puppy trafficker, while Angellica Bell finds out first-hand why the demand for designer dogs is so dangerous when she meets a bulldog that needs a serious operation just to help it breathe normally.
Inspector Anthony Joynes comes to the aid of a rotund Rottweiler that has been cooped up indoors by owners who have a ban on keeping animals. An elderly Akita named Bear is signed over to the charity when its owner sees she's starting to struggle with the stairs to his flat, and Angellica Bell discovers what rescue dogs are capable of when she's introduced to the team at Medical Detection Dogs, who have been successfully training man's best friend to sniff out diseases such as cancer and malaria.
In Derby, Inspector Sarah Gardner is called out to a shih-tzu with matted fur and irritated skin. Luckily for the little dog, there's a team on hand to ensure he gets the care he needs. Inspector Anthony Joynes makes a shocking discovery when he finds a dog left in a garden, barely able to walk. Plus, 10 puppies found dumped in a bin are given a second chance at life thanks to the help of the staff and volunteers at Blackberry Farm RSPCA.
Inspector Sarah is called out to a shih-tzu in a sorry state in Derby, while Inspector Anthony is shocked to find a dog abandoned in a garden and barely able to walk. Plus, 10 puppies found dumped in a bin are given a second chance at life thanks to the help of the staff and volunteers at Blackberry Farm RSPCA.
Inspector Charlotte comes to the aid of two border collies living in hazardous conditions in Staffordshire, where their owner is struggling to cope. Cameras also follow elderly German shepherd cross Alfie who faces a tail amputation.
Inspector Herchy investigates the case of two underweight dogs, Staffie crosses Rocky and Bentley. Alan and the team follow the transformation of Angel, a labrador cross suffering from a flea infestation. And Angellica Bell finds out what life is like as an RSPCA vet at Putney Animal Hospital.
Inspector Anthony Joynes takes his skills to Malawi in this special episode, going undercover to investigate the illegal puppy trade, helping out at an open-air surgery on World Spay Day, and helping vet Riaz Rhemu to vaccinate an astounding number of dogs against rabies.
News comes through that a couple who are banned from keeping dogs have acquired new ones, so Inspector Clare is quick to act - only to get a surprise when she arrives at the property. Angellica Bell joins Herchy on her rounds to experience like as an RSPCA inspector and Anthony comes to the rescue of a tiny terrier trapped in a TV cabinet. Plus, an update on Radley the Jack Russell, who was scared of human contact.
2020
Inspector Anthony Joynes investigates reports of a dog being beaten, but the owner is not going to let his pet go without a fight. Jacqui is called to a complex rehoming case.
A saluki is found with a fractured leg so badly damaged it has to be amputated, and Alan meets a Staffie cross suffering from a skin condition that needs attention.
Inspector Sara Jordan meets a chocolate Labrador that has been losing weight and may have eaten something toxic.
In the West Midlands Inspector Herchy Boal receives an anonymous call about a labradoodle who is reportedly underweight with infected ears and dirty matted fur. It is up to Herchy to get to the bottom of this reported neglect.
In Essex, cameras follow animal collection officer Joe White, who is on his way to pick up a dog that has been left abandoned and tethered to the edge of a bridge.
Inspector Charlotte Melvin is left reeling from the shock of what she finds when she investigates a complaint about a house full of animals, some in cages and living in cramped and dirty conditions. She calls in police to help her gain access to the property.
2014
In Birmingham, Herchy Boal visits an English bull terrier that is in a terrible state after being left in its own filth in a room with no food or water, while Luton inspector Stephanie deals with a disobedient Japanese Akita that is running circles around its owner.
Birmingham RSPCA inspector Herchy Boal comes to the aid of an emaciated black labrador in desperate need of veterinary attention, while Graeme Petty finds two shih-tzus living in filthy conditions at a house in Scunthorpe. In Staffordshire, Jayne Bashford is called to attend to an apparently abandoned dog, but the true story is much more surprising. Plus, the programme catches up with two Newfoundlands that were rescued in a previous series.
The new owners of an elderly Yorkie-cross attend a dog first-aid training day where they learn some useful tips, including where to locate a pulse and how to perform canine CPR. In south London, Kate Fletcher rescues a dog from a house littered with drug paraphernalia, while Emma Stainthorpe takes part in a joint police and RSPCA raid on an illegal puppy farm in Durham. At West Hatch Animal Centre in Taunton, kennel supervisor Sue Dicks asks a specialist trainer to put a Staffie through its paces to see if it has got what it takes to become a police dog.
Matt Gough co-ordinates a mammoth operation involving the police, the fire service and the RSPCA to remove 72 dogs from an Essex farm. In Plymouth, inspector Sarah Morris catches a Border collie that has run away from its owner and the dog is sent on a training day, while the programme also visits Ruffs - the RSPCA's alternative to Crufts that has categories including Happiest Hound and Perfectly Imperfect. There is also a catch up with Lupo, a Rottweiler cross rescued last year from a filthy caravan on a Welsh farm.
Liverpool-based RSPCA inspector Anthony calls on the assistance of the police to help rescue a boxer that has been left locked in a house with no suitable food or water. In Northamptonshire, Michelle checks in on a bulldog and its puppies to see if they are getting the care they need, while Birmingham officer Suzie has to deal with an irate owner when she responds to a report of a dog abandoned in a back garden.
In Birmingham, RSPCA inspector Scott Vanes discovers a young Staffie tethered to a makeshift kennel in a rubbish-strewn garden, while Herchy Boal visits a house and finds a shockingly thin Labrador. Also, archive footage shows a father and son who trained their dogs to kill wildlife purely for their own entertainment, and who did not get away with their cruel treatment of animals thanks to inspector Anthony Joynes' hard work. Finally, the programme spends a day with Laura and her rescue dog Sky as they compete in an agility show.
An elderly Staffordshire bull terrier is involved in a fight with a pit bull and the inspectors have a job on their hands trying to round them up in order to treat them. In Liverpool, Anthony Joynes investigates a complaint about some English bulldogs that may have been abandoned, and the programme revisits a dog that had to have its leg amputated.
Inspector Annie is called out to assist a colleague in an emergency case involving two huskies and a bull-breed dog, which are believed to have been injured following a fight at a property in north London. In Staffordshire, deputy chief inspector Jayne Bashford is accompanied by the police to execute a warrant to enter a property after reports of animal cruelty, and discovers that puppies have been buried alive in the back garden.
Chief Inspector Cathy Hyde works with the police to break up a suspected puppy-trafficking ring in Lancashire and is dismayed to discover that some of the dogs are suffering from a deadly virus. In Birmingham, Herchy Boal tries to persuade Jason to give up his beloved huskies after complaints from his neighbours, while Clare Dew heads for north London after receiving a call about a Maltese-terrier cross on the roof of a takeaway shop on a busy main road.
Jayne Bashford finds a Labrador puppy in a shocking state of neglect in a filthy house in Staffordshire, while Chris Shaw tries to find a new home for an Alaskan malamute. Birmingham-based inspector Susie Payne discovers three female Staffordshire bull terriers have been packed into a tiny cage in an attempt to keep them away from an amorous male, and Tony Woodley attempts to locate the owner of a chihuahua left in a locked car on a Kent industrial estate. Plus, a deaf American bulldog puppy is taught sign language to help her communicate well with people.
Inspector Kate Fletcher is called out and discovers a Belgian shepherd in such an emaciated condition that it is close to death, while Lancashire-based officer Jason Bowles returns to check on Tyson the husky, but finds the owner absent and the dog surrounded by two weeks' worth of mess. Plus, an unruly Leonberger cross is sent back to the RSPCA for training, Anthony Pulfer offers to take a matted Jack Russell for a haircut and there's an update on the 60 semi-feral collies found inside a filthy house.
Merseyside-based inspector Anthony Joynes travels to south-east Africa to work with his counterparts in the Malawi capital Lilongwe, rescuing two puppies from an illegal roadside vendor and a stray dog riddled with disease. Back in the UK, Graeme Petty responds to a call about two dogs that have been left outside for a long time and he must make a tough decision when the owner returns home. Plus, the programme catches up with Susie, a feral dog rescued by inspector Vicki McDonald.
2021
Inspectors Becky Goulding and Sarah Bagley attempt to rescue a staffy called Rocky; Inspector Graham Hammond recounts the time he rescued Springer Spaniel Aero.
A woman who has too many pets decides to sign one of her dogs over to an inspector; the police are called in to seize an animal; an animal is tied to a fence.
Herchy Boal takes charge of an investigation into the illegal ear cropping of dogs; Inspector Laura Brewerton meets an active bulldog puppy.
An owner leaves his beloved dogs behind after moving; Imogen Poole has her hands full examining an anxious dog with a growth on his paw.
Inspector Becky Goulding rescues starved Staffy Eric who has been abandoned in the garden of an empty property; an officer responds to a case of neglect.
Down in Devon, Inspector Charlotte Coggins comes across a shitzu cross named Bella who is suffering from some of the worst fur loss she has ever seen.
Alan Davies
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2019
The comedian assists vet Gwen as she takes on the case of Staffordshire bull terrier Annie, who has a suspected broken leg and a mystery lump. In Carlisle, Inspector Sam tries to save the life of a severely beaten dog called Bruce.
At the Putney Animal Hospital, a Yorkshire terrier undergoes major surgery to resolve a limp, while an inspector helps a woman in the West Midlands who has taken on a lively puppy.
Herchy rescues a staffie dog from a tower block, with police warrant in hand. Nicky cannot find a kennel for an unhomed hound signed over by an owner to ill to care for him. Claire has a stray bulldog mystery to solve in Essex.
In the first of a two-part special, inspector Lyndsey rescues four dogs from a squalid house in which three of the pups had been shut into separate rooms and were living in their own waste. The programme also catches up with Mogwai and Yoga, two pups which captured hearts in a previous series and were nursed back to health after being abandoned in the dark and rain.
A second warrant is issued in the Accrington investigation to search another property, as new evidence emerges that more dogs may be in danger. Inspector Charlotte takes up the challenge of handrearing two abandoned day-old puppies called Doris and Dave.
Anthony refuses to be intimidated by an aggressive owner when he goes to rescue two dogs, one with a serious skin problem. Clare signs over a sweet Jack Russell that lives up to its name of Angel, while Herchy is called in to help an owner whose dogs have an uncharacteristic fight.
Anthony gets a report of a starving dog, but he gets a nasty sense of deja vu when he arrives at the address. Herchy finds that a very messy house poses a safety hazard to dogs Roxy and Rocky. Angellica Bell finds out what life is like for dogs on the street.
In Staffordshire, Inspector Charlotte is left reeling by a menagerie of animals including a fox, a snake, a lizard and two dogs. Kris tackles two dogs left in the care of a neglectful relative while the owner is away. Alan helps vet Imogen clean Sonny's teeth.
2021
In Greater Manchester, shockingly injured saluki Susie limps onto a petrol station forecourt and into Inspector Becky Goulding's life. In West Yorkshire, Inspector Sarah Bagley visits two dogs who are having a very bad hair day, taking the pair to be assessed and dematted by a local vet. Alan plays vet's assistant, meeting staffie cross Brandy, who is suffering with a skin condition that needs the hospital's urgent attention.
A vet in the West Midlands reports her concerns about a young dog that recently left surgery after the owners refused to let the vets properly treat their dog Lola. Meanwhile in Rotherham, Inspector Sara Jordan suspects that a chocolate Labrador may have accidentally eaten something toxic, and in south London, vet Alex Wade Smith has a helping hand on her ward rounds in the form of Alan Davies.
Inspector Herchy Boal receives an anonymous call about a labradoodle who is reportedly underweight, with infected ears and dirty matted fur. Meanwhile in south Yorkshire, the call centre receives an urgent report about a dog that is limp and unresponsive, and in the Wirral, Anthony Joynes is following up a horrifying case he attended the previous week.
In Bedford, Inspector Justin Stubbs is called to the case of a mysterious accident when puppy Kia the Sharpei falls from the fourth floor of a building. Inspector Sarah Bagley investigates a shocking case of cruelty when she discovers American Bulldog Smiler has been left bloodied and fighting for its life.
In Essex, a Shar-pei is signed over to Inspector Jess Dayes after the owner can no longer meet its needs.
2020
Two Staffordshire Bull Terriers have had a major falling out, while another dog appears to have been left for dead.
The comedian joins two students and vet Cat Wood to give health checks to a Jack Russell and its puppies. inspector Anthony Pulfer collects an English bull terrier from its owner.
A look at the RSPCA's work in Hong Kong as part of an exchange programme, as inspector Herchy Boal helps to combat the ever-growing stray dog population.
