Animal Cops: Houston Season 4 Episode 1

Animal Cops: Houston Season 4 Episode 1 Baby Love

  • March 13, 2006
  • 45 min

Animal Cops: Houston is a reality television series following the animal cruelty investigations of the Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) Houston. In season 4 episode 1, titled "Baby Love," the animal cruelty investigators of the Houston SPCA are called to rescue several animals in need.

The episode starts with Agent Terry trying to capture an aggressive dog on the loose. The dog is causing serious concern to the community, as it has become a menace. When Terry finally captures the dog, they take it back to the center to be evaluated. Later in the episode, they receive a call for help, where agents rush to a house where complaints have been lodged against the owner for keeping several dogs in unsanitary conditions.

On arrival, they find a husky named Baby along with another dog confined to a small, feces-filled room. Baby is dirty, matted, and has a swollen leg. The stench emanating from the room is overwhelming, and they immediately start planning how they will remove the dogs from the location. The animal welfare officers must act fast to remove the dogs from the filthy conditions to effectively save them from severe health hazards.

The Houston SPCA team tries to get the owner to surrender Baby. It's quickly found out that the owner had been fed up, with Baby and the other dog causing chaos in the house for a long time. The owner was more than willing to part ways with Baby. However, finding other arrangements to take the dog becomes a challenge, and this means the dog has to remain at the center.

The Houston SPCA team takes the husky to the medical department, where they perform a full diagnosis and treatment on the dog. The dog has a broken bone that needs to be fixed urgently, and the staff can't wait too long either. Hence, an emergency surgery is required to fix the broken bone. The team works together with the veterinary specialists to provide medical care to Baby.

As the incision is made, it's discovered that the injury is severe and requires a metal plate implant. The plate is one of the most expensive components of the surgery and requires specialized tools to be implanted, hence it intensifies the urgency of the operation. The veterinary surgeon successfully implants the plate, and Baby can now begin treatment.

The medical department team also enlists a group of volunteers to help with the grooming and make Baby more comfortable. The group of volunteers spends a lot of time bathing and brushing Baby's fur, so he looks clean and tidy. The team also performs various health checks and ensures the dog receives a balanced diet to facilitate healing.

Meanwhile, the other dog found in the same location as Baby is also cared for and treated. The Houston SPCA team manages to find other homes for the rest, but Baby remains and needs intensive care. The team continues to update the dog's former owner on Baby's condition.

After a few weeks of treatment and care by the Houston SPCA team, Baby makes an impressive recovery. He's well fed, treated, receives adequate exercise, and love from the team, and gets well sooner than later. Finally, the team organizes a farewell chapter for Baby and works hard to find it the perfect new home. A new home is found, with an owner who displays immense excitement and affection towards Baby.

The Houston SPCA team's passion is demonstrated throughout the episode, and viewers can feel and see how much dedication is put into ensuring animals are safe and receive adequate care. The team exemplifies the importance of animal welfare across Houston, Texas.

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Description
  • First Aired
    March 13, 2006
  • Runtime
    45 min
  • Language
    English