Officers rescue a stranded dog and rush a stray riddled with porcupine quills to the vet.

Kittens with blinding injuries; emotional dog rescue.

A dog falls out of a window; a kitten with a terrifying infection fights for her life.

An endangered duck is saved; a dog undergoes surgery for tumors; an elusive cat is rescued, but seems too feral for a home.

Officers and vets fight for the life of a canine crash victim.

A litter of puppies reunites with its mother; challenging eye surgery for Dr. Patti.

Amanda Giese eased her troubled childhood by connecting with animals. They were her best friends, her "saving grace," she says. That connection continued into adulthood, leading her to start a nonprofit called Panda Paws Rescue, whose mission is to end homelessness, abuse and neglect of all animals. Alongside Amanda's kids, Jade and Beast, and partner Gary, the family cares for animals -- primarily dogs that others have given up on -- in need and helps them find loving forever homes. Those efforts are featured on hourlong episodes, including a large-scale rescue mission to save the lives of dozens of animals that have major medical or special needs.

From the creators of the real-time law enforcement series "Live PD" comes a version for animal lovers. It captures the fast-paced drama and intensity of a hospital procedural mixed with the unbreakable bonds between pets and their owners. Host Mark Steines ("Entertainment Tonight") is joined by veterinary experts in the studio to guide viewers through each episode, giving commentary on what is seen at featured animal hospitals and mobile vet clinics around the country. Cameras trail teams of emergency veterinarians and specialists as they work tirelessly through the night to save the lives of pets. The series also accompanies on-call vets to homes and farms to treat animals that are too sick or too big to travel.

Jeff Young has 80,000 friends in Denver. That's about the number of clients -- people and their pets -- he serves as the popular owner/lead veterinarian of Planned Pethood Plus, one of the busiest animal clinics in the U.S. This poignant series reveals some of the riveting cases that Dr. Jeff and his team of 30 veterinary experts respond to with precision, compassion and speed in an often tense, chaotic atmosphere. The staff juggles routine pet visits with several dozen daily crucial surgeries and emergencies. For animals in need outside of the clinic, Dr. Jeff finds time to take his services on the road, visiting farm and ranch animals in far-reaching communities and reservations within Colorado, neighboring states and beyond.

From the creators of the real-time law enforcement series "Live PD" comes a version for animal lovers. It captures the fast-paced drama and intensity of a hospital procedural mixed with the unbreakable bonds between pets and their owners. Host Mark Steines ("Entertainment Tonight") is joined by veterinary experts in the studio to guide viewers through each episode, giving commentary on what is seen at featured animal hospitals and mobile vet clinics around the country. Cameras trail teams of emergency veterinarians and specialists as they work tirelessly through the night to save the lives of pets. The series also accompanies on-call vets to homes and farms to treat animals that are too sick or too big to travel.

Field officers of the Michigan Humane Society respond to calls reporting animals in distress. The investigators at the nonprofit agency handle more than 4,000 cases annually, with the crimes relating to everything from dog-fighting, pets exposed to the elements and animal neglect. The program also includes updates on previous perpetrators and their animal victims.

Animal Planet adds to its staple of Colorado-based veterinary shows with one that follows the Henderson family practice in Lakewood. The Fox Hollow Animal Hospital was founded by Dr. Tony Henderson in 1996. It now includes Tony's sons Dr. Ross and Dr. Ryan and technician assistant Cole, plus the extended clinic family and numerous pets, including Tony's beloved golden retriever and sidekick, Lord Barrington. Drama and high stakes at the clinic with animals are part of the daily routine for this dynamic family, but so are jokes, laughter and love.

The Guardians of Rescue are an eclectic team of ex-military personnel, retired police detectives, former FBI investigators, carpenters, electricians, and even one-time convicts and gang members, united in their passion and dedication for animal advocacy. With this group, first impressions are misleading. Led by founder and president Rob Misseri, the volunteer-run organization helps animals in distress -- anywhere, anytime. The guardians' tough exterior softens when animals are in need, and clients see their true love and compassion shine though. From neutering feral cats and removing puppies from violent situations to renovating an RV for a veteran and his dogs and building new enclosures for animals in need, there is no task the Guardians of Rescue won't tackle.

On the Hawaiian island of Kauai, people in need of medical care for their pets often turn to Dr. Scott Sims. The owner of Pegasus Veterinary Clinic, located in his Kilauea home, Dr. Sims and assistants Dia and Ella keep busy treating a wide variety of domestic and wild animals. He makes "house" calls, too -- on beaches and mountainsides, in the water and jungle -- traversing wild, rural and oceanic Kauai topography. "Aloha Vet" profiles a man whose phone is rarely silent. With a heart of gold, Dr. Sims works long hours helping animals that walk, crawl, fly and swim.