A veteran makes a heartbreaking plea for help being reunited with his dogs. A shelter overwhelmed by dogs rescued from shocking conditions seeks Tia's assistance. And a former volunteer returns to VRC in search of a new family member.

Following a painful break-up, a single dad visits Villalobos in the hope of finding a new pit bull companion for himself and his son. Then, Mariah and Toney rescue a puppy that may never walk if he doesn't get the surgery he desperately needs.

A rescue leads to a heart-wrenching discovery when Tia takes the dog to the vet. The community rallies to help Earl raise funds for surgery. Mariah is forced to conquer her greatest fear when an adopter with an uique challenge arrives at VRC.