DogTown, Vol. 1

Authorities raid a puppy mill and a trainer is sent in to rescue the most traumatized dogs—including a terrier mix who has been driven to the brink of madness. A Lab mix faces a mysterious illness and two sibling pups are rescued from a sect that routinely shoots unwanted dogs.

A DogTown trainer works to rehabilitate a dog almost put to death for biting an infant and two puppies are rescued from a garbage dump. Can DogTown's veterinary staff stabilize an old chow with a brain tumor so he'll have a chance to live out the rest of his life in the comfort of someone's home?

DogTown must transform a spaniel-mix from a painfully shy, fearful dog into a happy, friendly one and determine if a 1-year-old bulldog with unusual symptoms has a life threatening condition or if he's stable enough to live in a home. And, a veteran DogTown resident known for attacking other dogs may finally be ready to live in a home if his violent tendencies are truly gone.

After an illegal dogfighting venture is discovered on a property owned by former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick, 47 dogs were given a chance for a better life. 22 of the toughest cases were sent to DogTown, one of the largest no-kill animal facilities in the country. Follow the journeys of four of the most challenging Vick dogs as DogTown's team of dedicated experts work to help them overcome their violent pasts and live happier, healthier lives.

DogTown experts help a car-struck young hound who loses a limb make the difficult transition to life on three legs. A terrier mix with a history of biting and a scotty traumatized by her experience as a breeder in a puppy mill arrive for rehabilitation.

DogTown's experts rush to the Nevada desert to save a group of dogs left neglected by a hoarder.

A border collie mix arrives at DogTown unable to walk without extreme pain and veterinarians hope that a high-tech underwater treadmill will help him recover from his injuries. A Weimaraner is paralyzed with anxiety. Will behavior consultants be able to help him regain his self-confidence?

DogTown helps rehabilitate Vivian, a Katrina survivor, who is terrified of strangers and exhibits behaviors that are similar to post-traumatic stress in humans. A dog rescued from a hoarder is found in desperate need of medical attention.

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.

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.