To The Rescue
Season 1
Host Tommy Habeeb journeys across the United States to show how animal rescues and sanctuaries operate tirelessly, and against all odds, to save dogs and other animals from abuse, neglect, behavioral issues, and medical issues.
Where to Watch Season 1
21 Episodes
- On The RoadE12
On The RoadThis week on “To The Rescue” Tommy Habeeb joins Animal Aid USA, one of the largest and most successful animal rescue caravans in the United States. Every single month for the last ten years, Karen Talbot and her team of rescuers transport hundreds of animals from Georgia to New Jersey on a fourteen hour, overnight road trip through seven states. Meanwhile, in California, we take a look at Rosie, a Wheaton terrier who is on the road to recovery. With the help of her loving mom Angela, and dog behaviorist Linn Boyke, Rosie learns to overcome her deep-seated fears. - UnderdogsE13
UnderdogsTommy Habeeb travels to the snowy mountains of Kamas, Utah to visit the Saylor family, who run Fetch Cares, a loving animal 'fospice' for dogs with special needs. Along the way, we discover the inspiring history of Tori Saylor, who was diagnosed with autism at the age of nineteen. With the help of her dog Ember, Tori gained confidence, and created a thriving family business, and a warm home to dogs that need one the most. - Hope and HealingE14
Hope and HealingTommy visits the Alaqua Animal Refuge to meet rescue animals of all shapes, sizes and species. Alaqua is home to hundreds of rescue animals ranging from dogs, cats, horses, parrots, turkeys, tortoises and many more. Of the thousands of animals that founder Laurie Hood and her team have saved, this episode explores two particularly heartwarming stories. The first is Barely, a dog who, as his name suggests, barely survived his traumatic past only to land in a loving forever home with a woman who made her own remarkable recovery from trauma. - We Need a HeroE15
We Need a HeroThis week on "To The Rescue" Tommy Habeeb joins forces with the Dowdy Ferry Animal Commission, a rag-tag group of dog activists determined to rid their city of animal abuse. DFAC continuously patrols Dowdy Ferry Road, an infamous area where helpless dogs are dumped and abandoned. The leader of DFAC, Jeremy Boss, continues to fight the good fight because of his dog Dowdy, who Jeremy rescued on this notorious street. - Hand in PawE16
Hand in PawEven the shelters that are doing it right sometimes need a helping hand. This week on "To The Rescue'' Tommy Habeeb teams up with the Bissell Pet Foundation to visit Franklin County Animal Control in Tennessee. With the help of Operation Freedom Ride, and the shelter's fearless leader, this patchwork team is determined to get a number of dogs out of the shelter and on to their forever homes. Meanwhile, we learn the story of Rowdy, a misunderstood border collie who finds his new purpose. - Willing and AbleE17
Willing and AbleIn the rescue world, love always finds a way. Tommy visits Safe in Austin, a rescue ranch outside Austin, TX that is home to a Noah's Ark of differently abled rescue dogs, pigs, cows and goats. The star of Safe in Austin is Halo, a rescue dog with one leg who learns to run on her new super-powered prosthetics. Meanwhile, Cobb is unstoppable in his new set of wheels; and Bubbles, the 'winking dog' gets a stuffed animal in her likeness. - Home Sweet HomeE18
Home Sweet HomeFollowing rescue dogs that take the long way to their forever families, but ultimately end up in their perfect homes. Fitzgerald, an adorable little dog with a 'toupee', journeys across state lines for a life saving heart surgery. Mirinda faces a harrowing set of circumstances in India. And Jodie gets rescued with her puppies, and gets to keep the family together. - Live to ServeE20
Live to ServeExploring the world of service dog training at the Patriotic Service Dog Foundation. Since the 1970s founder Tom Tackett has matched service dogs with members of the US Armed Forces and first responders. Returning to civilian life can be a daunting task to those who serve our country, and service dogs provide companionship and peace to these brave men and women. Pistol and Striker are two of these remarkable dogs that gave their humans a new purpose.