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.
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12 episodes
- 1. Hungry for JusticeChief Investigator Jim Boller responds to a dramatic case of horse neglect. And, they investigate the case of a Siberian tiger kept in a trailer.TV-PGCC45minAug 11, 2003
- 2. The Wild PackChief Investigator Jim Boller and his team are put in charge of removing four black bears from a roadside zoo. And, they deal with a pack of 70 dogs running wild.TV-PGCC45minAug 12, 2003
- 3. Dirty WorkThe team battles through thick mud to rescue abandoned ostriches and a wild boar. Plus, a dramatic late night call takes them to the scene of an alleged ritual sacrifice.TV-PGCC45minAug 13, 2003
- 4. Graveyard FarmA police raid on an illegal cockfight leads to a long night for the SPCA team. And, a dog is brought to the hospital with life-threatening gunshot wounds.TV-PGCC45minAug 14, 2003
- 5. Little MiracleThe investigators battle to leash a group of fighting dogs. And, the plight of a pregnant horse foreshadows a life and death struggle.TV-PGCC45minSep 25, 2003
- 6. A Foal Named FreedomThe SPCA helps bring a foal named Freedom into the world; fighting to save six neglected Rottweiler puppies; newborn kitten entombed behind a brick wall.TV-PGCC45minSep 29, 2003
- 7. Guarding AngelAs the Texas temperatures soar, the animal cops face the delicate problem of trying to free a puppy trapped underneath a house; the race is on to save 16 horses.TV-PGCC45minOct 20, 2003
- 8. Courtroom DramaSenior Investigator Max Mixson rescues six hamsters put out with the household garbage. And, tense scenes and a warrant lead to the rescue of neglected horses.TV-PGCC45minDec 1, 2003
- 9. Parrot RescueSenior investigator Max Mixson has the tricky task of rescuing some parrots that have been left home alone; investigating reports of dying puppies; old abandoned horse needs home.TV-PGCC45minDec 3, 2003
- 10. Deep Wounds (aka Torrential Rain)An investigator tries to save horses in danger of drowning after torrential rain and flash floods hit Houston; a dog has a rusty chain embedded in its neck.TV-PGCC45minJan 26, 2004
- 11. Puppy Mill RaidInvestigators move in to seize over 200 dogs from an overcrowded puppy mill, and an abandoned dog wins the heart of investigator Scott Wernick.TV-PGCC45minJan 27, 2004
- 12. Beagle RescueNo synopsis available yet.TV-PGCC45minFeb 28, 2004
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Animal Cops: Houston
★ 9.4/10200310 seasons144 episodesEnded
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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Paul Berriff
- Studio
- ITV Studios
