A Dog for Life

Meet Antonie, a self-professed 'old soul', who is now on the hunt to find a dog exactly like him: a glorious misfit. The Adari's, a young and vibrant family mourning the loss of their beloved hound, Zeus, are finally ready to fall in love with another dog. 

Dana, originally from Israel, landed in South Africa on a journey to find herself after her mother passed away, and feels that a dog will anchor her life. The McLachlan's rescue a special dog who made headline news as a heroic hound.

After a recent incident with an intruder on their property, the Salie's are on a quest to find a dog that can outbark their Husky. The Du Toit's, the South African version of 'The Dolittle's', rescue the quintessential underdog.

The Kisten family, proud of being 'blended,' are excited to meet an Africanus, a 'mixed breed' dog, reflecting their own unique, diverse nature. Mary is a feisty former beauty queen who is bringing home a dog she rescued years prior to live with her 6 other hounds.

Nicole, a recovering heroin addict, has found healing with her parents' support. As part of her rehab journey, they've agreed to gift her a dog-her very own therapeutic companion. Grazna is a Polish WW2 survivor who has decided to adopt a pet as tough as she is.

Norma and her young daughter, Lulu, own a very indulged and highly excitable Maltese poodle, called 'Elsa' but are now looking for a fur friend who can share the love. The Vockerodt's are a family in need. Ryder, their four-year-old child, is diabetic and requires constant monitoring. They're getting a diabetic alert dog to be Ryder's lifelong companion and service dog.

Johanita is a single girl, living her best life. She's looking for her four-legged match that can Netflix and chill with her, be her running buddy, and her best friend. Ryan and Jade, both attorneys, fell in love at first sight, but truly in love when they met, and learned that their new dog, Flash, was 100% deaf.

Mom and son pair, The Boolah's, moved from Johannesburg to Cape Town but had to leave their dogs behind. Now, they're finally ready to welcome a new four-legged friend to complete their family. Nikki and her husband have suffered great loss, but have found hope by adopting the most gentle, loving and befitting senior dog.

The Madurai's are both doctors seeking a calm, low-maintenance dog to ease into parenthood. Meanwhile, 28-year-old Mike, who suffers from unpredictable grand-mal seizures, has been paired with Jewel, a seizure response medic alert dog. Jewel provides him with confidence and support, helping him regain independence and live a fuller life outside his flat.

Janneke and her crazy Boston terrier, Rocky, are looking for a new furkid. Rocky misses his first buddy, a Golden retriever who recently moved out, and so it's time to bring a new running buddy home. The Mason's are a 'modern family' - Mom, stepdad, granny, and daughter under one roof. They are seeking a puppy for their smart, sporty, and accomplished 16-year-old daughter.

Glens and her husband of 52 years are at odds over getting a dog. Glens, going blind from macular degeneration, hopes to find a smart, well-mannered dog to guide her and tolerate the grandchildren. Meanwhile, Jay, struggling with anxiety, found Tank and realized that owning a dog would provide the presence she craved, deciding a dog would be a better match than human companionship.

Lucy, a specialist service medic-alert dog trainer, is searching for a dog that meets her training criteria. The dog will stay with her family until ready for its new owner. Kat, an introverted writer who dislikes shopping, is looking for a dog that suits her lifestyle-one that will respect her love for sleep and not disturb her quiet routine. She's found her perfect match online.

David and Beryl, childhood sweethearts in their late 60s, have had a happy marriage despite David's Multiple Sclerosis. They decide it's time for a dog to offer assistance. Sue, a Cape Town local with a successful career in commercials, advocates for animal rights. Though adopting a dog wasn't in her plan, she ends up bringing one home, believing animals deserve as much love as humans.