When a nearby animal sanctuary with more than 400 animals is threatened by a California wildfire, the LARC team races to assist in the evacuation. A tumor is discovered on LARC's elder statesmen, an almost 20-year old wolf named Blade.

Matt and the veterans are called when a neglected and aggressive wolf dog named Apache needs to be removed from the rough conditions of a suburban neighborhood home. Apache finds comfort at LARC, and the love and companionship of a female wolf.

Reports of a loose wolf in a small California town sends Matt and the veterans on a rescue operation to safely secure the wolf before trouble arises. Thompson works with a coyote named Lichen to help him get through a period of personal turmoil.