Animal Squad

Animal Squad

Season 1
Animal Squad follows the RSPCA as they protect animals from neglect and cruelty while risking their lives. Joining forces with local police departments, community groups and hospitals, they promote responsible pet ownership, perform major life-saving treatments and they strive to prevent the mistreatment of animals.
201020 episodes13+
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - Appleby Horses

    August 5, 2010
    23min
    13+
    We follow the RSPCA at the Appleby Horse Fair. The world famous Appleby Horse Fair sees a gathering of Gypsies and travelers descend on the town of Appleby in Cumbria every year. A horse and trap has flipped over and the horse is unable to get to its feet. Cathy Hyde and her team spring into action.
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  2. S1 E2 - Surrey Horses

    August 12, 2010
    23min
    13+
    In Caterham, Surrey the RSPCA are launching a joint raid with the World Horse Welfare and the local Police. Intelligence suggests that several horses are in poor condition. The team are shocked at what they find and are met with resistance from the owner.
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  3. S1 E3 - House of Horrors

    August 19, 2010
    23min
    13+
    The RSPCA are attending an address that has been keeping various animals in unsuitable conditions. One report even suggested a horse was being kept in the cellar. Inspector Nicola Johnson has been called in to investigate and she is shocked at what she discovers.
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  4. S1 E4 - Cooked Swan

    August 26, 2010
    23min
    13+
    Inspector Herchy Boal is investigating a report that has come in from a member of the public. Two men have been seen stealing ducks from a local park. Herchy manages to track down the suspects only to find the ducks in question are about to served up for lunch.
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  5. S1 E5 - Foreign Object

    September 2, 2010
    23min
    13+
    The RSPCA launch an investigation into a suspicious dog killing. Inspector Claire Ponsford joins forces with the Police in a manhunt to find a suspect thought to be guilty of a terrible act of animal cruelty.
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  6. S1 E6 - Birmingham Horses

    September 9, 2010
    23min
    13+
    Inspector Herchy Boal and her colleague Rebecca Cooper investigate a report made regarding some horses in bad condition. The horses look under fed and Herchy must make an important decision regarding the horse's welfare.
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  7. S1 E7 - Skinny Rottweiler

    September 16, 2010
    23min
    13+
    In South London, Animal Collection Officer Alana Chapman is worried about a dog that's been left abandoned in a house. The dog looks severely under fed and is in need of veterinary attention. The police arrive to help Alana gain access to the property.
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  8. S1 E8 - Horse with Strangles

    September 23, 2010
    23min
    13+
    Chief Inspector Cathy Hyde has been called to a horse auction in Cumbria to assess a horse with a suspected case of strangles. If confirmed, the disease could spread rapidly and infect any other nearby horses.
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  9. S1 E9 - Abandoned Dog

    September 30, 2010
    23min
    13+
    Inspector Gemma Dummer is investigating reports of an abandoned dog, its in poor condition and Gemma must call for police assistance. To make matters worse some angry neighbors confront Gemma.
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  10. S1 E10 - Hoarding House

    September 4, 2016
    23min
    13+
    We're in Birmingham with Inspector Herchy Boal as she investigates a serious case of Animal hoarding - and it turns out to be the worst case she's experienced in her 10 years as an inspector. 
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  11. S1 E11 - Amersham Horses

    October 14, 2010
    23min
    13+
    In Southampton, Inspector Jenny Ride was been called to an address where a whole host of animals have been left abandoned. Some of the animals are in poor condition and Jenny must work quickly to ensure the welfare of the animals.
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  12. S1 E12 - Bird Trappers

    October 21, 2010
    23min
    13+
    We head to Tunbridge Wells in West Sussex where a deer is trapped in fishing wire. The deer is clearly distressed and is in danger of causing itself a serious injury. Animal Welfare Officer Steve Wickham is on the scene and must act fast to ensure the safety of the deer.
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  13. S1 E13 - Tail Docking

    October 28, 2010
    23min
    13+
    We follow the RSPCA at the Appleby Horse Fair. The world famous Appleby Horse Fair sees a gathering of Gypsies and travelers descend on the town of Appleby in Cumbria every year. We follow Chief Inspector Cathy Hyde and her team as they clamp down on some illegal tail docking and some mistreated donkeys.
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  14. S1 E14 - Dog Fighters

    November 4, 2010
    23min
    13+
    The Special Operations Unit is continuing their battle against dog fighting. Chief Inspector Mike Butcher of the Special Operations Unit is leading the investigation and is an expert on dog fighting.
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  15. S1 E15 - Swan Boat Rescue

    November 11, 2010
    23min
    13+
    A team of RSPCA officer have been called to rescue a swan stranded in a lake that is surrounded by a 9-foot high perimeter fence. The swan is unable to get out of the enclosed lake and isn't keen on cooperating with the team of Inspectors who are trying to aid its escape.
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  16. S1 E16 - Badger Diggers

    November 18, 2010
    23min
    13+
    The Special Operations Unit is on the trail of some suspected Badger diggers. It's a joint operation with the local Barnsley police, a thorough search proceeds in order to find vital evidence linking the suspect with this most brutal of crimes.
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  17. S1 E17 - Lost Sheep

    November 25, 2010
    23min
    13+
    We follow the RSPCA at the Wickham Horse fair an annual event that attracts thousands of people. The RSPCA come to the rescue of a distressed horse. In West Sussex, Animal Collections Officer Brian Milligan has been called to a cat that has got stuck up a tree.
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  18. S1 E18 - Hermaphrodite Cat

    December 2, 2010
    23min
    13+
    The RSPCA are out on patrol with the BARK project. BARK is a joint initiative with the RSPCA, the Metropolitan Police and local councils to clamp down on irresponsible dog use. Inspector Mike Beaman and the team investigate two dogs that have been abandoned.
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  19. S1 E19 - Horse Seizure

    December 9, 2010
    23min
    13+
    Animal Welfare Officer Matt Brown comes to the rescue of two fox cubs that are entangled in wire. When Matt arrives one of cubs is already dead, he must work quickly to save the life the remaining cub.
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  20. S1 E20 - Sheep Mauling

    December 16, 2010
    23min
    13+
    Inspector Richard Abbott and the rope rescue team attempt a dangerous sheep rescue on the rocky Welsh coastline. The RSPCA are out on patrol with the BARK project. BARK is a joint initiative with the RSPCA, the Metropolitan Police and local councils to clamp down on irresponsible dog use.
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