The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies
The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies

The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies

2013 11 Seasons 110 Episodes ⭐ 0.0 Documentary

With nearly a quarter of British households owning a dog, they are the nation's favorite pet - but this isn't always reflected in the way some are treated. Here we follow the RSPCA officers who, committed to the rescue and welfare of man's best friend, are tasked with investigating reports of cruelty and neglect.

With nearly a quarter of British households owning a dog, they are the nation's favorite pet - but this isn't always reflected in the way some are treated. Here we follow the RSPCA officers who, committed to the rescue and welfare of man's best friend, are tasked with investigating reports of cruelty and neglect.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Episode 1

Documentary following RSPCA officers responding to reports of ill-treatment of dogs. In Manchester, cameras follow a joi

EP 2

Episode 2

In Essex, RSPCA inspector Matt Gough discovers a pedigree dog so badly injured he is surprised it is still alive, while

EP 3

Episode 3

Sara Hughes visits a home where a ridgeback appears to be malnourished, but makes a shocking discovery when she returns

EP 4

Episode 4

RSPCA inspector Vicki McDonald is called out to a house in Manchester, where she has to deal with 20 feral dogs that beg

EP 5

Episode 5

In south Wales, inspectors Keith Hogben and Gemma Cooper follow up a report of two dogs being kept in appalling conditio

EP 6

Episode 6

Inspector Clare Dew visits a house in east London after a call about a dog and its puppies left on their own for days, w

EP 7

Episode 7

In south London, inspectors Kate Fletcher and Becky London make a shocking discovery when they team up with the police t

EP 8

Episode 8

In Birmingham inspector Herchy Boal has to take in a dog which has suffered a broken leg after it was hit by a car, as t

EP 9

Episode 9

Chris Shaw sets out to find the owner of a dog abandoned in a park, while Peterborough officer Justin Stubbs gives an ow

EP 10

Episode 10

Michelle McNab gets a call from a woman who wants to sign her dog over to the RSPCA, but the animal is so unwell it may

EP 1

Episode 1

In Birmingham, Herchy Boal visits an English bull terrier that is in a terrible state after being left in its own filth

EP 2

Episode 2

Birmingham RSPCA inspector Herchy Boal comes to the aid of an emaciated black labrador in desperate need of veterinary a

EP 3

Episode 3

The new owners of an elderly Yorkie-cross attend a dog first-aid training day where they learn some useful tips, includi

EP 4

Episode 4

Matt Gough co-ordinates a mammoth operation involving the police, the fire service and the RSPCA to remove 72 dogs from

EP 5

Episode 5

Liverpool-based RSPCA inspector Anthony calls on the assistance of the police to help rescue a boxer that has been left

EP 6

Episode 6

In Birmingham, RSPCA inspector Scott Vanes discovers a young Staffie tethered to a makeshift kennel in a rubbish-strewn

EP 7

Episode 7

An elderly Staffordshire bull terrier is involved in a fight with a pit bull and the inspectors have a job on their hand

EP 8

Episode 8

Inspector Annie is called out to assist a colleague in an emergency case involving two huskies and a bull-breed dog, whi

EP 9

Episode 9

Chief Inspector Cathy Hyde works with the police to break up a suspected puppy-trafficking ring in Lancashire and is dis

EP 10

Episode 10

Jayne Bashford finds a Labrador puppy in a shocking state of neglect in a filthy house in Staffordshire, while Chris Sha

EP 11

Episode 11

Inspector Kate Fletcher is called out and discovers a Belgian shepherd in such an emaciated condition that it is close t

EP 12

Episode 12

Merseyside-based inspector Anthony Joynes travels to south-east Africa to work with his counterparts in the Malawi capit

EP 1

Episode 1

The coastguard is called in to rescue a rottweiler stranded on mudflats on the River Dee, Merseyside. Justin encounters

EP 2

Episode 2

Inspector Steph Law takes a fox terrier to the vet, who discovers it has suffered years of neglect. The owner of a pregn

EP 3

Episode 3

Inspector Anthony has to feed an abandoned dog through a letterbox after its owners left it with no food or water, while

EP 4

Episode 4

In Essex, inspector Matt Gough receives a call about a little terrier called Edie who is trapped and terrified, so he ca

EP 5

Episode 5

In Merseyside, Anthony Joynes rescues a submissive springer spaniel who has been cooped up in a house for too long. Mean

EP 6

Episode 6

Inspector Nick Wheelhouse faces a tough choice about a dog with a skin condition that has made all its hair fall out. A

EP 7

Episode 7

Inspector Jason Bowles discovers two malnourished mastiffs living in a ramshackle shelter in Bury. Meanwhile in Derby, t

EP 8

Episode 8

In north London, Natalie Bartle follows up on a call about a skinny shar pei cross with an eye infection, and Sandy Powl

EP 9

Episode 9

Lauren Bailey helps an elderly terrier found outside alone, and Alan meets Dave, one of nine abandoned dogs found wander

EP 10

Episode 10

A 10-year-old lhasa apso is discovered with matted fur and poor skin. When Herchy Boal gets him to the vet, they also di

EP 11

Episode 11

Eight puppies and their underweight mum are found confined in a small space, and Graeme Petty is determined to get justi

EP 12

Episode 12

Alan sends animal inspector Herchy Boal to join the SPCA, the largest dog adoption and animal care charity in Hong Kong.

EP 13

Episode 13

The team is sent to a remote farm in Stapleford Abbotts, Essex, where more than 70 dogs and puppies are found in terribl

EP 14

Episode 14

In Manchester, Vickie McDonald catches 14 feral dogs that behave aggressively and fight. Later, Alan catches up with two

EP 15

Episode 15

Jason Bowles goes to a farm that is believed to be illegally breeding puppies, while Lorna Campbell revisists an owner w

EP 16

Episode 16

Documentary following RSPCA officers responding to reports of appalling treatment, atrocious living conditions and sever

EP 1

Episode 1

Inspector Lyndsey Taylor attempts to rescue Lilly, an abandoned Staffie who is very underweight and heavily pregnant. Ca

EP 2

Episode 2

Inspector Herchy Boal comes across a litter of German shepherd puppies covered in their own mess and eating raw meat off

EP 3

Episode 3

Inspector Lyndsey Taylor comes to the rescue of Baxter, a malnourished shih-tzu in Manchester. Inspector Anthony Pulfer

EP 4

Episode 4

A behavioural trainer takes on a group of uncontrollable Japanese chin puppies, and Alan catches up with a Staffordshire

EP 5

Episode 5

A female Jack Russell is found alone and frightened with a badly broken leg on a traveller site in Dagenham, and the res

EP 6

Episode 6

An underweight and heavily pregnant dog is brought in to the hospital for an emergency procedure to deliver her pups, an

EP 7

Episode 7

The animal welfare series continues as Alan focuses on four very different dogs that underwent incredible transformation

EP 8

Episode 8

An unfriendly welcome awaits Inspector Anthony Joynes when he swoops in to save four dogs from an overcrowded house, wit

EP 9

Episode 9

Inspector Callum Isitt teams up with the police to track down four dogs in London, including two St Bernards that have a

EP 10

Episode 10

Inspector Lyndsey attends a property to find a very hungry husky, which is not only seven kilograms underweight, but als

EP 11

Episode 11

Chief Inspector Cathy Hyde investigates a Leigh resident suspected of being involved in puppy trafficking. In Hull, an o

EP 12

Episode 12

Herchy Boal teams up with the police to attend a property near Birmingham suspected of being used as a puppy farm, and i

EP 13

Episode 13

An inspector in Birkenhead is called to a property where a terrified terrier-cross has a nasty flea infestation, while i

EP 14

Episode 14

A Yorkshire terrier with heavily matted fur gets a much-needed haircut, leading Inspector Bowles to give some stern word

EP 15

Episode 15

Inspector Claire Little rescues two flea-infested bull terriers in Hull that are missing half their fur, while puppy Alf

EP 1

Episode 1

RSPCA'S officer Anthony helps Timmy, a neglected elderly collie cross who is found in a house surrounded by his own mess

EP 2

Episode 2

Inspector Helen saves Turner and Hooch, two Dogues de Bordeaux found abandoned in a garden, while colleague Becky sets o

EP 3

Episode 3

The RSPCA are called to the aid of elderly crossbreed Ben and although Anthony has been told that the dog is riddled wit

EP 4

Episode 4

Alan catches up with a spaniel that was rescued by the RSPCA, and is now beginning training to become a police sniffer d

EP 5

Episode 5

Kate Parker rescues Max, a skinny dog left alone for long periods, and fellow Inspector Sarah Gardner faces a tough deci

EP 6

Episode 6

Mel Fisher rescues a young German shepherd after seeing footage of it being beaten by his owner, and brings the abuser t

EP 7

Episode 7

Keira Benham fights to save five malnourished and flea-ridden crossbreeds. Meanwhile, an abandoned Staffie is given a se

EP 8

Episode 8

Inspector Kate Ford becomes worried about a staffie-cross that appears to be dangerously underweight. The owner claims t

EP 9

Episode 9

When two dogs are left confined to one room without food or water, Inspector Anthony Pulfer is straight on the scene. Ca

EP 10

Episode 10

A shocking sight awaits Inspector Kris when he visits a property to find Missy, one of the most matted dogs he has ever

EP 11

Episode 11

Inspector Lauren meets a Yorkshire terrier with severe fur loss who may have other problems. Eight dogs are given a seco

EP 12

Episode 12

In Merseyside, inspector Anthony rescues two collie crosses who both suffer with terrible skin conditions, and Jaqui ten

EP 13

Episode 13

In Liverpool, animal welfare officer Matt rescues two dogs living outside with only a TV cabinet for shelter. Meanwhile,

EP 1

Episode 1

Inspector Anthony is quick to act when a man is caught beating one of his dogs on CCTV, before coming to the aid of a ho

EP 2

Episode 2

Inspector Anthony gives deaf Staffie cross Isla a second chance at happiness, and there is the remarkable story of Teddy

EP 3

Episode 3

A disturbing sight greets members of the Special Operations Unit when they raid the property of a suspected puppy traffi

EP 4

Episode 4

Inspector Anthony Joynes comes to the aid of a rotund Rottweiler that has been cooped up indoors by owners who have a ba

EP 5

Episode 5

In Derby, Inspector Sarah Gardner is called out to a shih-tzu with matted fur and irritated skin. Luckily for the little

EP 6

Episode 6

Inspector Sarah is called out to a shih-tzu in a sorry state in Derby, while Inspector Anthony is shocked to find a dog

EP 7

Episode 7

Inspector Charlotte comes to the aid of two border collies living in hazardous conditions in Staffordshire, where their

EP 8

Episode 8

Inspector Herchy investigates the case of two underweight dogs, Staffie crosses Rocky and Bentley. Alan and the team fol

EP 9

Episode 9

Inspector Anthony Joynes takes his skills to Malawi in this special episode, going undercover to investigate the illegal

EP 10

Episode 10

News comes through that a couple who are banned from keeping dogs have acquired new ones, so Inspector Clare is quick to

EP 1

Episode 1

The comedian assists vet Gwen as she takes on the case of Staffordshire bull terrier Annie, who has a suspected broken l

EP 2

Episode 2

At the Putney Animal Hospital, a Yorkshire terrier undergoes major surgery to resolve a limp, while an inspector helps a

EP 3

Episode 3

Herchy rescues a staffie dog from a tower block, with police warrant in hand. Nicky cannot find a kennel for an unhomed

EP 4

Episode 4

In the first of a two-part special, inspector Lyndsey rescues four dogs from a squalid house in which three of the pups

EP 5

Episode 5

A second warrant is issued in the Accrington investigation to search another property, as new evidence emerges that more

EP 6

Episode 6

Anthony refuses to be intimidated by an aggressive owner when he goes to rescue two dogs, one with a serious skin proble

EP 7

Episode 7

Anthony gets a report of a starving dog, but he gets a nasty sense of deja vu when he arrives at the address. Herchy fin

EP 8

Episode 8

In Staffordshire, Inspector Charlotte is left reeling by a menagerie of animals including a fox, a snake, a lizard and t

EP 1

Episode 1

Inspector Anthony Joynes investigates reports of a dog being beaten, but the owner is not going to let his pet go withou

EP 2

Episode 2

A saluki is found with a fractured leg so badly damaged it has to be amputated, and Alan meets a Staffie cross suffering

EP 3

Episode 3

Inspector Sara Jordan meets a chocolate Labrador that has been losing weight and may have eaten something toxic.

EP 4

Episode 4

In the West Midlands Inspector Herchy Boal receives an anonymous call about a labradoodle who is reportedly underweight

EP 5

Episode 5

In Essex, cameras follow animal collection officer Joe White, who is on his way to pick up a dog that has been left aban

EP 6

Episode 6

Inspector Charlotte Melvin is left reeling from the shock of what she finds when she investigates a complaint about a ho

EP 7

Episode 7

EP 1

Episode 1

Two Staffordshire Bull Terriers have had a major falling out, while another dog appears to have been left for dead.

EP 2

Episode 2

The comedian joins two students and vet Cat Wood to give health checks to a Jack Russell and its puppies. inspector Anth

EP 3

Episode 3

A look at the RSPCA's work in Hong Kong as part of an exchange programme, as inspector Herchy Boal helps to combat the e

EP 4

Episode 4

EP 5

Episode 5

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Episode 1

EP 2

Episode 2

EP 3

Episode 3

EP 4

Episode 4

In Greater Manchester, shockingly injured saluki Susie limps onto a petrol station forecourt and into Inspector Becky Go

EP 5

Episode 5

A vet in the West Midlands reports her concerns about a young dog that recently left surgery after the owners refused to

EP 6

Episode 6

Inspector Herchy Boal receives an anonymous call about a labradoodle who is reportedly underweight, with infected ears a

EP 7

Episode 7

In Bedford, Inspector Justin Stubbs is called to the case of a mysterious accident when puppy Kia the Sharpei falls from

EP 8

Episode 8

In Essex, a Shar-pei is signed over to Inspector Jess Dayes after the owner can no longer meet its needs.

EP 1

Episode 1

Inspectors Becky Goulding and Sarah Bagley attempt to rescue a staffy called Rocky; Inspector Graham Hammond recounts th

EP 2

Episode 2

A woman who has too many pets decides to sign one of her dogs over to an inspector; the police are called in to seize an

EP 3

Episode 3

Herchy Boal takes charge of an investigation into the illegal ear cropping of dogs; Inspector Laura Brewerton meets an a

EP 4

Episode 4

An owner leaves his beloved dogs behind after moving; Imogen Poole has her hands full examining an anxious dog with a gr

EP 5

Episode 5

Inspector Becky Goulding rescues starved Staffy Eric who has been abandoned in the garden of an empty property; an offic

EP 6

Episode 6

Down in Devon, Inspector Charlotte Coggins comes across a shitzu cross named Bella who is suffering from some of the wor

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