

The dedicated team at the Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, a private charity, responds to a variety of distress calls involving an average of more than 100 animals per day. This series documents the work they do, from the initial investigation through, in some cases, the animals being adopted into loving homes.

Jun 9, 2008 - 45m
Investigator Stephen Goldman receives a call about a dog stuck in a fence; when he arrives at the scene, Stephen finds the dog is so starved it's not able to walk.

Jun 10, 2008 - 45m
When investigator Dana Almengor discovers two dead dogs and six severely starved beagles trapped in a kennel, she's determined to find out who's responsible.

Jun 11, 2008 - 45m
The Houston SPCA have to save two starving horses left in a waterlogged paddock. Elsewhere, an abandoned golden retriever is driven crazy by a mysterious itch.

Jun 12, 2008 - 45m
Houston SPCA investigator Sage Halford seizes some pit bulls that were used for fighting. Later, he tackles the dogs' owner in court.

Jun 14, 2008 - 45m
Snake enthusiast and Houston SPCA investigator Dana Almengor is called into action after a boa constrictor is found at a site in Galveston.

Jun 26, 2008 - 45m
When it becomes apparent that a group of cats are in peril, the investigators from the Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals swoop into action.

Jun 26, 2008 - 45m
No overview available.

Jul 14, 2008 - 45m
Chief Investigator Charles Jantzen rescues 37 dogs from a house fire. Later Rescue Technician Roman Leal crawls down a drain to save five stranded puppies.

Jul 15, 2008 - 45m
It's a busy day for Investigator Trischa Price as she first seizes three starving horses, then saves trapped kittens and finally helps three abandoned puppies.

Sep 6, 2008 - 45m
The investigators are outwitted by a pack of abandoned cats; a boxer dog with some mysterious injuries.