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From a stray dog saved by life-changing surgery to a pair of tortoises rehabbed after years of neglect, rescued animals get not just medical care but a second chance at life.

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Dr. Jeff tackles challenging surgeries on a pit bull with a broken leg and a feisty kitten's torn lower lip; Dr. Amy treats a dog that's acting sickly after a camping trip; Dr. Don handles a bladder stone removal on vet tech Christine's family pet.

Healing Farm

Animal Planet evokes the expansive and unexpected range of raw, visceral experiences within the animal kingdom - all leading viewers to relate to animals as characters that inspire and engage, not merely creatures to observe.

Dr. Jeff and his team lend a hand at National Mill Dog Rescue and are eager to find Ginger the Pomeranian a forever home; a dog that loves to swallow household objects must undergo emergency surgery; Jimmy the gecko gives Dr. Baier a surprise.

Old Dog, New Hope

Dr. Jeff preps a Shiba Inu for surgery after she's struck by a car; Dr. Baier performs his first-ever wild goose operation; an obese Yorkshire terrier struggling to walk begins a strict weight-loss plan.

New Body for Lolly

Dr. Jeff comes to the rescue of an injured raccoon found in an illegal trap; Dr. Jeff is thrown by a medical mystery when Gordo the chihuahua comes in with a fever; Bob the black lab suffers a deep wound after protecting his owner.

Hero Dog

Dr. Jeff makes a shocking discovery when a rescued street pup named Kova comes in with a severely injured leg; little Fonda needs to find a forever home after being thrown from a car; Dr. Jeff builds his beloved dog, Fred, his very own swimming pool.

Making a Splash

Khaleesi, the golden retriever pup undergoes a life-saving procedure; vet tech Blaire faces heartbreak over her beloved senior dog, Zula; during the global pandemic, Dr. Jeff and Hector ensure pets from an elderly community receive proper care.

Little Puppy, Big Heart

Dr. Jeff attempts to diagnose a dog's devastating mystery illness; vet tech Hector's daughter is tasked with caring for a mother dog and her seven pups; Dr. Baier volunteers to help find new homes for rescued rabbits.

Rise to the Challenge

Dr. Jeff and the team set out to transform an abandoned restaurant in an old mining town into a clinic to serve the mountain community; Dr. Baier treats a sneezing parrot; Dr. Jeff hopes to save a Yorkie's broken ankle from amputation.

A New Adventure

Dr. Jeff and his team of 30 veterinary experts run one of the busiest animal clinics in the U.S.

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