The Dog Rescuers

Inspector Anthony calls in the coastguard to rescue a dog stuck on mudflats in the River Dee, Justin encounters one of the most shocking cases of his career and boisterous rescue dog Sian has some help finding inner peace.

Steph rehomes an older dog who has been neglected; Herchy removes a pregnant Staffie from an owner who is about to move house; Matt rescues a seven-week-old puppy from a crisp box; celeb chef Lesley Water comes up with tasty doggy treats.

Inspector Anthony has to feed an abandoned Staffie mix through a letter box; Kate catches up with a deaf American Bulldog who is looking for a new home; rookie Callum has to deal with a litter of puppies living in a filthy flat.

In Essex, inspector Matt Gough receives a call about a little terrier called Edie who is trapped and terrified, so he calls in the fire brigade for some help.

In Merseyside, Anthony Joynes rescues a submissive springer spaniel who has been cooped up in a house for too long; inspector Herchy Boal returns to a house full of huskies and finds the owners struggling to cope with 18 puppies.

Cameras follow the RSPCA's inspectors as they rescue mankind's four-legged best friends from heart-breaking situations and ensure they get the second chance that they deserve.