DogTown

- Season 3

(2009)

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.

Two street dogs rescued from Ethiopia come to DogTown for a shot at domestic life; a Blood Hound returns after attacking a man; and a Golden Retriever with a mangled paw arrives for medical care, but may lose a leg.

The stories of Rush, a Shepard mix rescued from the Lebanon-Israel, the special case of a beagle named Jasmine, and Scruffy, a Hurricane Katrina survivor, are driven by the Dogtown philosophy that kindness to animals builds a better world for all.

Music star Emmylou Harris calls for help with a vicious shepherd mix named Gunnar, leaving animal behavior specialist Sherry Woodard only a few days to come up with a plan to overcome his aggression.

A young Pit Bull is found on the street after Hurricane Gustav while a Sheltie mix known for her dangerous past must learn that rewards follow good behavior. Ellie, a neglected Hound-mix, must be patiently cared for before she can find a new home.

Trainers John, Pat, and Ann must face the challenges of nursing an emaciated chocolate lab to health, teaching basic skills to a blind puppy, and, hardest of all, training Chico who came to the sanctuary after killing chickens and a pet Yorkie.

A special "where are they now" episode, updating the stories of some of Dogtown's favorite patients: Tuffy, the Pointer-mix found nearly dead in the desert; Remington and Ruger, two inseparable outdoor hounds; Wiggles, the abandoned Bulldog and more.

The trainers and veterinarians of DogTown struggle to give three dogs a fresh start. Bingo, a painfully shy shepherd mix, must be socialized while Casey's hyper temperament has kept him from being adopted for five years. For Zambi, a black lab mix, a grueling 8-hour surgery is a last chance at life.

Dog Care Manager Michelle Besmehn travels to Parkersburg, West Virginia to bring back several dogs rescued from a mass breeding operation-- all require extensive medical care and socialization before they can go to permanent, happy homes.