Ep 1. Spring Fever

Saved by the Barn season 1 episode 1 titled "Spring Fever" takes viewers on an emotional journey as Dan McKenna and his team at the Barn Sanctuary rescue farm animals from near-death situations. The episode opens with Dan receiving a call about a group of animals that were abandoned by a hoarder and left without any food or water. The team springs into action, driving out to the property to assess the situation and find the animals in dire need.

The team finds a group of goats locked in a trailer, unable to move and severely malnourished. They also come across a chicken stuck in a wire enclosure with an injured leg, and a duck and a rabbit that need medical attention as well. Dan and his team quickly move the goats into a barn to provide them with food, water, and medical treatment. They calm the animals, giving them a new lease on life after their harrowing experience.

As they work to bring the goaats back to health, the team comes across a shocking surprise - one of the goats, who they've named Garth, is pregnant. The news brings a new level of responsibility to the team, as they work tirelessly to ensure that both Garth and her baby stay safe and healthy.

Meanwhile, back at the sanctuary, another animal is in need of rescue. A pig named Hank has been surrendered by his owner, and the team must provide him with medical attention. They discover that Hank is blind in one eye and has a severely infected other eye. Despite their best efforts, they find out that Hank's eye cannot be saved, and they must decide on the best course of action. The team, who has formed a special bond with Hank since his arrival, makes a difficult but compassionate decision to remove his infected eye, a move that ultimately saves Hank's life.

As the episode progresses, Dan and his team continue their work with the goats, caring for Garth through her pregnancy and nursing the others back to health. They confront additional challenges, including a fight between two of the goats that could have disastrous consequences. Through hard work and dedication, they manage to turn the situation around and keep each one of them healthy and happy.

Saved by the Barn season 1 episode 1 deftly captures the love and care that the team at the Barn Sanctuary put into their work. The show highlights the emotional bonds that are formed between rescuers and the animals they save, as well as the physical and emotional challenges that come with rescuing farm animals. By the end of the episode, viewers will be left with a newfound appreciation for the importance of this kind of work and feel inspired to get involved.