Country Matt returns to help his brother, a new parolee, overcome his fear of dogs. Earl and Tia's daughter-in-law race to save a stray running loose in scorching temperatures. And, a couple of empty nesters visit VRC in search of a new friend.

The police need Villalobos' help when a woman in the French Quarter is rushed to the hospital, leaving her dogs behind; a recent divorcee from Alabama visits the rescue to help fill the void in his home; Rhino faces a health crisis.

A family from Chicago comes to VRC hoping to find their first dog; in Assumption Parish, Tia takes in a dog that has been attacked and is near death; Earl mentors a young employee, trying to keep him out of trouble.