2008

S3.E1 ∙ The Survivors

Thu, Mar 19, 2009

DogTown faces one of the toughest cases yet when Aristotle, a rescued terrier mix, arrives with a skin condition that has left him nearly hairless. And, after an urgent, live-saving rescue of eight beagles is made, DogTown discovers that one, named Electra, has a potentially fatal illness caused by parasitic worms.

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S3.E2 ∙ Against All Odds

Thu, Mar 26, 2009

A DogTown team travels to Los Angeles to rescue several older dogs from an overcrowded puppy mill. Many have severe medical issues and have never seen a vet. Then an adult Lab mix with a persistent cough is rescued from a neglectful home by an animal welfare group and receives a risky surgical procedure.

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S3.E3 ∙ Starting Over

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

Two street dogs rescued from Ethiopia come to DogTown for a shot at domestic life; a Blood Hound returns after attacking a man; and a Golden Retriever with a mangled paw arrives for medical care, but may lose a leg.

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S3.E4 ∙ New Hope

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

The stories of Rush, a Shepard mix rescued from the Lebanon-Israel, the special case of a beagle named Jasmine, and Scruffy, a Hurricane Katrina survivor, are driven by the Dogtown philosophy that kindness to animals builds a better world for all.

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S3.E5 ∙ A Fighting Chance

Thu, Apr 16, 2009

Music star Emmylou Harris calls for help with a vicious shepherd mix named Gunnar, leaving animal behavior specialist Sherry Woodard only a few days to come up with a plan to overcome his aggression.

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S3.E6 ∙ Friends in Need

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

A young Pit Bull is found on the street after Hurricane Gustav while a Sheltie mix known for her dangerous past must learn that rewards follow good behavior. Ellie, a neglected Hound-mix, must be patiently cared for before she can find a new home.

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S3.E7 ∙ Will to Survive

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

Trainers John, Pat, and Ann must face the challenges of nursing an emaciated chocolate lab to health, teaching basic skills to a blind puppy, and, hardest of all, training Chico who came to the sanctuary after killing chickens and a pet Yorkie.

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S3.E8 ∙ Life After Dogtown

Thu, May 07, 2009

A special "where are they now" episode, updating the stories of some of Dogtown's favorite patients: Tuffy, the Pointer-mix found nearly dead in the desert; Remington and Ruger, two inseparable outdoor hounds; Wiggles, the abandoned Bulldog and more.

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S3.E9 ∙ A Fresh Start

Thu, May 14, 2009

The trainers and veterinarians of DogTown struggle to give three dogs a fresh start. Bingo, a painfully shy shepherd mix, must be socialized while Casey's hyper temperament has kept him from being adopted for five years. For Zambi, a black lab mix, a grueling 8-hour surgery is a last chance at life.

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S3.E10 ∙ Rescue and Renewal

Thu, May 28, 2009

Dog Care Manager Michelle Besmehn travels to Parkersburg, West Virginia to bring back several dogs rescued from a mass breeding operation-- all require extensive medical care and socialization before they can go to permanent, happy homes.

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