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Season One - Episode 2: Second Chances

Original air date: February 2008.

An older chow named Bruno heads to Dogtown for much-needed medical attention. His extensive ailments include a sunken eye and balance problems — symptoms indicative of a possible brain tumor. Veterinarian Mike Dix and his staff do all they can for him, but will it be too late for Bruno? The staff faces a decision every family dreads — when is it time to let a beloved animal go?

Meanwhile, Dogtown heads out on a rescue mission to a local Indian reservation. As the midday sun beats down on them, Dogtown manager Michelle Besmehn and other staff members search a garbage dump, hoping to save any abandoned dogs. Hiding among the trash the team finds two scared puppies on the brink of dehydration.

Back at the sanctuary, Sherry Woodard fosters 1-year-old Annie, a behaviorally challenged do g with a serious history of biting an infant. Annie’s next challenge will bring her face-to-face with one of her biggest fears — a 2-year-old child.

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Annie comes to Best Friends to get training after biting a toddler.
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Bruno is an old chow with a head tilt, disorientation and other medical problems. The vets investigate.
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Michael Dix Dr. Mike
Michael Dix, D.V.M., medical director
Sherry Woodard Sherry Woodard
Sherry Woodard, animal behavior and training consultant
Michelle Besmehn Michelle Besmehn
Michelle Besmehn, Dogtown manager
Jeff Popowich Jeff Popowich
Jeff Popowich, animal care operations manager
 
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