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Season Three - Episode 2: Against the Odds

Original air date: 3/27/2009.

Dog care manager Michelle Besmehn travels to Los Angeles to rescue several older dogs from an overcrowded puppy mill. Many have severe medical issues and haven’t seen a vet before. One younger dog, a Chihuahua named Mei Mei, likely spent her life in a cage, and needs Michelle’s training to become house-trained; and Gertie, a bulgy-eyed shih tzu, requires the right home for her special needs.

Then, Charro, an adult Lab mix with a persistent cough, is rescued from a neglectful home by an animal welfare group. Veterinarian Mike Dix performs a risky lung surgery on Charro that he’s never done before.

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Charro Charro
An adult Lab mix with a persistent cough is rescued from a neglectful home.
Gertie Gertie
A geriatric Shih Tzu rescued from a commercial breeding operation in California.
Mei Mei Mei Mei
An affectionate Chihuahua rescued from a commercial breeding operation in California.
 
Michael Dix Dr Mike
Michael Dix, D.V.M., medical director
Sherry Woodard Sherry Woodard
Sherry Woodard, animal behavior and training consultant
Patti Iampietro Patti Iampietro
Patti Iampietro, D.V.M.
Michelle Besmehn Michelle Besmehn
Michelle Besmehn, Dogtown manager
 
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