Animal Cops: Houston

A Soldier's Best Friend

An American soldier rescues an injured puppy from the streets of war-torn Iraq. With help from the Houston SPCA, he flie

Criminal Acts

The team investigates and attempted poisoning of a family dog in a Houston neighbourhood. And, investigators rescue two

Horse Quarantine

A deadly disease strikes the shelter, threatening the life of every horse in the SPCA's stable block. Plus, the team res

Fighting Camp

The team takes part in a dramatic dawn raid to shut down one of the city's biggest illegal dog fighting operations. What

Center of Chaos

Assistant chief investigator Charles Jantzen sets out to save 70 cats and dogs in a filthy, privately-owned animal rescu

Trouble

A rookie's attempt to save a dog with a rusty metal chain embedded in its neck touches everyone at the Houston SPCA shel

Animal Round-Up

Fifty animals are removed from an elderly hoarder's Texas home; two Great Danes must be rescued from a locked junkyard;

The Big Cases

Emaciated horses; dead dog tied to fence and Rottweiler with dying puppies; farm with animals in terrible living conditi

Deer Rescue

Chief Investigator Boller leads the rescue of a deer that was badly injured after running through an office glass window

Trailer Park Tears

A senior investigator is injured and rushed to the ER during a raid at the home of an elderly cat collector. But will hi

Mission to Save

SPCA investigators seize a horse with a horrific leg injury. Emotions run high as they fight to save the animal and brin

Justice Is Served

Loose dogs; an abuser of a horse, cat, dog and bird receives justice; abandoned snake roams wild; pack of dogs terrorise

Blessed Puppies

Investigator Barbra Christiansen has a threatening standoff with a neglectful dog-owner; a church drain traps puppies.

Armed Siege

An angry man pulls a gun on Houston SPCA officer Max Mixson as he's investigating a complaint about the man confining mo

No Longer Abandoned

An abandoned dog wins the heart of an SPCA investigator; cops seize more than 200 dogs from an overcrowded puppy mill; i

Survivors

A shocking discovery leads to a life-and-death battle for a litter of pups and an emaciated mare struggles to give birth

Mini Horse Power

Investigators try to keep 30 starving horses alive; investigation leads to a dead dog tied to a fence.

Exotic Cat House

Raid on a dog fight finds injured dogs and lots of money; house contains more than 100 exotic hybrid cats.

Busted for Cruelty

Emaciated pit bulls are found during a homicide investigation; over 200 starving chickens; horse is unable to stand up.

Intentionally Vicious

Cat is brought in severely burned and the teen owner is the prime suspect; dog is shot; 55 rabbits run rampant in small

Brutal Beating

A pit bull is shot and beaten to death within an illegal dogfighting ring; a boxer dog has mysterious burns up and down

Helpless Horses

A dog is shot and left fighting for its life; investigators find a neglected horse that has suffered a fatal injury.

Down and In Danger

Cruelty investigators seize 11 battle-scarred pit bulls during a dogfighting raid while the ringmaster is taken into cus

A Little Pixie Dust

The Houston SPCA helps out a three-legged Labrador; rescuing a missing dog in need of urgent medical attention.

Super-Sized Seizures

A 100 dog rescue leads to an armed siege; over 30 cats and dogs seized at the home of a cat collector; 220 dogs seized f

Caught on Tape

Police and SPCA investigators try to bring to justice a pet owner caught on camera abusing a puppy; struggling to get a

Wild-Eyed Stallion

Chief Investigator Boller saves horses from slaughter at a livestock auction by outbidding buyers from meat markets. Inv

From the Horse's Mouth

The dedicated team at the Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, a private charity, respond to a vari

Charlie the Mule

Investigators transport a desperately ill mule back to base for emergency medical treatment. Later, the SCPA join the sh

Bovine Burglary

Investigators check out a report of stolen cattle and find a dozen cows abandoned by thieves beside a busy freeway.

Wet and Wild

Investigators seize seven horses from a filthy, waterlogged field. The rescue turns dramatic when the horses show no inc

To the Max

When SPCA Investigators are called to a remote property, they encounter one the worst causes of neglect. They find one h

Hard to Forget

The investigators of the Houston SPCA recall their most unforgettable cases. The team deals with an amazing ten thousand

Baby Love

Investigators rescue an abandoned mare and her newly-born foal. The baby is in serious condition, but the team pulls out

Cody's Comeback

Following heavy rain, animal cruelty investigator Barbara Christiansen is called to rescue a horse lying in a pool of wa

The Comeback Colt

The SPCA battles to bring two emaciated dogs back from the brink of death; the team races against the clock to save a fa

Three-Legged Achilles

The team seizes an emaciated boxer; surgeons battle to save a rescued dog with a life-threatening injury.

Unexpected Delivery

Investigator Max Mixson rescues a young foal with a dislocated knee, but the team must execute a seizure warrant before

Sweet as Sugar

Chief Investigator Charles Jantzen rescues Sugar, an emaciated mare in desperate need of help. Plus, the team seizes two

Shining Star

Star, a young mare, is 200lbs underweight; thanks to the intervention of the Houston SPCA, she gets a second chance at a

Hurricane Rita Response

The dedicated team at the Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, a private charity, respond to a vari

Grandma Grey

The dedicated team at the Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, a private charity, respond to a vari

Stubborn Joe

The dedicated team at the Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, a private charity, respond to a vari

Baby Boom

The dedicated team at the Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, a private charity, respond to a vari

Pigpen

The dedicated team at the Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, a private charity, respond to a vari

Tigers and Bears, Oh My

The Houston SPCA investigators embark on a challenging mission to rescue 11 bears and a pair of tigers.

600 Dogs Too Many

The owner of a privately run animal charity is reluctant to give up some of the 600 rescue dogs she currently has at her

Dirty Dozen

The dedicated team at the Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, a private charity, respond to a vari

Under Pressure

The dedicated team at the Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, a private charity, respond to a vari

Junkyard Dog

When a panic attack causes a dog's body temperature to rise to dangerous levels, the Houston SPCA team races against tim

Boris the Boar

Boris the boar is found abandoned without food or water in disgusting conditions. Can the HSPCA investigators work their

Engine Kitty

With temperatures in Texas soaring, the heat is on for SPCA investigator Sage Whitney when she's called to rescue a kitt

The Stallion Survivor

A violent clash between two warring stallions presents the SPCA team with a massive challenge. And, a dog and her puppie

Matted Murray

The team try to help a tiny dog with a coat so matted and filthy, they need to sedate him to remove it. It is a case Inv

Long and Sleepless Night

Cruelty Investigator Randy Farmer is called to a suspected dog breeding facility and discovers dozens of dogs in poor he

Perfect Angel

The Houston SPCA investigators rescue a puppy suffering from horrific injuries including 13 broken bones.

Sanctuary Seizure

SPCA investigators, medical staff and volunteers are called in to remove nearly 200 birds and mammals from a sanctuary w

Catahoula Puppies

HSPCA investigators get involved when a raid on a drug smuggling operation reveals hundreds of fighting roosters, and on

Ferret Frenzy

The investigators discover a colt that cannot even stand up, and a trio of ferrets who have been abandoned in freezing c

Six Mangy Mutts

Investigators Sage and Enrique come to the aid of a litter of puppies. The dogs have been discovered in a ditch outside

Fighting Birds

Police raid a rooster fight in full swing and the Animal Cops team swoop. A couple who have been fostering unwanted anim

Little Colt That Could

Three horses are being neglected to the point of starvation. They have become so desperate, even sand is valuable food.

Amazing Transformations

Animal Cops investigators always hope for a full recovery with all their rescues. The team re-visit dramatic cases to se

From Cages to Comfort

When bears and tigers were found in a chicken shed, it was one of the most dramatic rescues ever. The team catch up with

Desperate Measures

Investigators from the Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals fight against animal abuse. Investigator

Chance Encounters

Investigators from the Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals fight against animal abuse. This time, t

Beyond the Call of Duty

Two emus need to be rounded up and brought back to the Houston SPCA. Elsewhere, a routine capture becomes an emergency r

Extreme Rescues

When Houston SPCA Investigator Stephen Goldman checks on a dog breeder's kennel, he is shocked to find dozens of America

Saved From Misery

Houston SPCA Investigator Stephen Goldman rescues a miniature horse, while elsewhere, two abandoned dogs run loose.

Thirty-Five's a Crowd

Houston SPCA Investigator Barbra Christiansen responds to a call involving what sounds like a serious case of cat overcr

Catching Chickens

In 100-degree heat, Houston SPCA investigators must catch scores of chickens that have not been fed or watered.

Triumph Over Adversity

Investigator Stephen Goldman receives a call about a dog stuck in a fence; when he arrives at the scene, Stephen finds t

Rescued from the Brink

When investigator Dana Almengor discovers two dead dogs and six severely starved beagles trapped in a kennel, she's dete

In the Nick of Time

The Houston SPCA have to save two starving horses left in a waterlogged paddock. Elsewhere, an abandoned golden retrieve

Helping the Helpless

Houston SPCA investigator Sage Halford seizes some pit bulls that were used for fighting. Later, he tackles the dogs' ow

Snakes Alive

Snake enthusiast and Houston SPCA investigator Dana Almengor is called into action after a boa constrictor is found at a

Cats In Trouble

When it becomes apparent that a group of cats are in peril, the investigators from the Houston Society for the Preventio

Wild Cats

Fearless in Duty

Chief Investigator Charles Jantzen rescues 37 dogs from a house fire. Later Rescue Technician Roman Leal crawls down a d

Fight for Survival

It's a busy day for Investigator Trischa Price as she first seizes three starving horses, then saves trapped kittens and

Outwitted

The investigators are outwitted by a pack of abandoned cats; a boxer dog with some mysterious injuries.

Rescue Me

Twenty cats are rescued from a hoarder; a horse with a leg injury is found north of Houston; and an investigator rushes

Lost but Not Forgotten

The team participates in a very large horse seizure. Also: Investigators rescue a dog left home alone and a kitten caugh

Kennel Seizure

Investigators discover a kennel of sick dogs that have been fed carcasses.

Appaloosa Mare

A group of starving horses is seized by investigators.

Super Trooper

An underfed mare delivers a premature foal that requires round-the-clock medical attention.

Backyard Breeder

A suspected overbreeder tries to avoid a home inspection.

Hurricane Ike

Investigators go on a rescue mission after Hurricane Ike hits to save animals in Galveston, Texas.

Grumpy Wilma

Two emaciated horses get help; and a surly pig gives an investigator the runaround

Missing Puppies

Several endangered dogs are rescued from their deceased owner's property.

Insulin Injection

An SPCA investigator finds a sick horse with discarded hypodermic needles nearby.

Fred the Chimpanzee

A 25-year-old chimp is discovered living in a cramped cage in his owner's home.

Liberty County Battle

Four starving horses and a calf are rescued following a confrontation with the owner. The owner later claims in court th

Slick

An investigator rescues two abandoned dogs.

Breathe

Cry

Trinity

SPCA agents find a cruelly-neglected dog and seek justice against the owner.

Exodus

Coming Up Daisy

Tumor

Hoarder

Eight officers from the Houston SPCA answer the call from an animal hoarder who admits he is in way over his head.

Breeder

Investigator Randy Farmer is called to a suspected dog breeding facility and discovers dozens of dogs in poor health. An

Frozen

Police investigate a dog breeding facility where more than two hundred Rottweilers are found when a freak ice storm hits

Trapped

A mare named Bella has become stuck in a muddy creek and is slowly sinking. As time quickly runs out, the Animal Cops ba

Vanished

After investigators give the owner of three horses a warning about their care and conditions, the horses disappear.

Fragile

The SPCA carries out a rescue operation of over sixty cats from a decaying house, while investigator Debbie Michaelson d

Chase

Investigator, Maverick Wagner, tries to rescue an emaciated cat trapped in an empty house. Plus, Debbie encounters a pac

Survivors

Maverick seeks justice for the death of two huskies and fears there could be a third. SPCA investigates the death of hor

Aftermath

The SPCA enters the brutal world of illegal cockfighting when police surround the organisers in a nearby wood. Back at t

Abandoned

The Houston SPCA investigators discover a horse that has been left alone outside in a vacant parking lot.

Wounded

Debbie attempts to bring an injured horse's owner to court and seizes numerous other neglected animals. Meanwhile a dog

Endurance

Debbie is horrified to find a herd of emaciated horses and Maverick rescues a dog with a serious leg wound. Plus, the te

Storm

Maverick Wagner races to save an injured kitten that's fallen down a drain. Plus, investigators hurry to rescue a donkey

Denial

Heat

Most Unwanted

Houston SPCA looks back on some of the most heartbreaking cases that dealt with animals that just were not wanted.

Heatstroke

Heart of a Hero

Heatwave

Emergency

Wildfire

Cat Hoarding House

Houston SPCA investigate one of its biggest hoarding cases ever when more than 120 cats are found inside a quiet suburba

Truck Dragged Pony

Abandoned Hero

Justice Served

Human Trafficking Operation

Hoarder Apartment

Snakes on the Loose

Hoarder Family

Spotter's Second Chance

Extreme Hoarding Cases

Most Shocking Cases