Animal Cops: Houston

TV-PG2003•45m•9.4/10

CrimeDocumentaryRealityDrama

Ratings

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9.4/10(16)

The dedicated team at the Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, a private charity, responds to a variety of distress calls involving an average of more than 100 animals per day. This series documents the work they do, from the initial investigation through, in some cases, the animals being adopted into loving homes.

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Production

ITV Studios

Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

August 11, 2003

Last Aired

March 15, 2015

Networks

Animal Planet

Created By

Paul Berriff

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

Hungry for Justice

Air date: 2003-08-11

Chief Investigator Jim Boller responds to a dramatic case of horse neglect. And, they investigate the case of a Siberian tiger kept in a trailer.

The Wild Pack

Air date: 2003-08-12

Chief Investigator Jim Boller and his team are put in charge of removing four black bears from a roadside zoo. And, they deal with a pack of 70 dogs running wild.

Dirty Work

Air date: 2003-08-13

The team battles through thick mud to rescue abandoned ostriches and a wild boar. Plus, a dramatic late night call takes them to the scene of an alleged ritual sacrifice.

Graveyard Farm

Air date: 2003-08-14

A police raid on an illegal cockfight leads to a long night for the SPCA team. And, a dog is brought to the hospital with life-threatening gunshot wounds.

Little Miracle

Air date: 2003-09-25

The investigators battle to leash a group of fighting dogs. And, the plight of a pregnant horse foreshadows a life and death struggle.

A Foal Named Freedom

Air date: 2003-09-29

The SPCA helps bring a foal named Freedom into the world; fighting to save six neglected Rottweiler puppies; newborn kitten entombed behind a brick wall.

Guarding Angel

Air date: 2003-10-20

As the Texas temperatures soar, the animal cops face the delicate problem of trying to free a puppy trapped underneath a house; the race is on to save 16 horses.

Courtroom Drama

Air date: 2003-12-01

Senior Investigator Max Mixson rescues six hamsters put out with the household garbage. And, tense scenes and a warrant lead to the rescue of neglected horses.

Parrot Rescue

Air date: 2003-12-03

Senior investigator Max Mixson has the tricky task of rescuing some parrots that have been left home alone; investigating reports of dying puppies; old abandoned horse needs home.

E10

Deep Wounds (aka Torrential Rain)

Air date: 2004-01-26

An investigator tries to save horses in danger of drowning after torrential rain and flash floods hit Houston; a dog has a rusty chain embedded in its neck.

E11

Puppy Mill Raid

Air date: 2004-01-27

Investigators move in to seize over 200 dogs from an overcrowded puppy mill, and an abandoned dog wins the heart of investigator Scott Wernick.

E12

Beagle Rescue

Air date: 2004-02-28