To the Rescue

In the premiere of To the Rescue, Tommy Habeeb follows rescue dogs on their journey from Puerto Rico, Chicago, and Texas to their forever homes. Every mile leads to adoption day!

Hit the road to meet rescue dogs beating the odds, from a three-legged Texas dog winning to a blind dog giving back and stunt dogs on tour, proving nothing can hold them back.

From Maui's jungles to NYC runways, rescue dogs with rags-to-riches stories find their sparkle with help from those who saw their potential, leading to their happily ever after.

The mission of dog rescue knows no bounds, whether by plane, bus, or four legs. No trek is too long when it means bringing these dogs to their forever families.

Rescue dogs save lives too! Shelter dogs train for search and rescue, at-risk teens bond with dogs in New York, and a dog gives back to the woman who saved her in Oklahoma.

In Arkansas, dogs are rescued from overcrowded shelters. In New York, a shelter volunteer saves 20 fighting dogs. A blind dog is taught to navigate in Oklahoma.

In San Antonio, animal care officers are heroes. In Dallas, Ruby proves old dogs can learn new tricks. In Pennsylvania, inmates train rescue dogs, giving both second chances.

Meet extraordinary dogs who do more than offer companionship. In Palm Beach Gardens, Tommy meets Michael Lorraine, who trains service dogs for veterans. Pferal saves lives.

In California, dozens of Pomeranian puppies are saved. In Milwaukie, a 77lb Dachshund sheds 50lbs to raise awareness about pet obesity, while a golden retriever shows inner change.

Tommy follows frontline rescue heroes saving at-risk dogs. In Texas, he helps save dozens from bad situations, from tiny miracles to golden-year seniors, all deserving a new life.

Join Animal Aid USA’s rescue caravan, transporting animals from Georgia to New Jersey. In California, Rosie the Wheaten Terrier overcomes fears with her mom and behaviorist Linn.

We visit the Saylor family in Utah, running Fetch Cares, a ‘fospice’ for special needs dogs. Tori’s dog Ember helped her gain confidence. We also meet dock diving champ Dante.

Tommy visits Alaqua Animal Refuge, home to rescued animals. We meet Barely, a dog with a traumatic past, and Miss Martha, a senior thriving after escaping hoarding.

We meet the Dowdy Ferry Animal Commission, led by Jeremy Boss, rescuing dogs from abuse. Romeo the husky recovers from an attack, while a teacher saves a dog thrown in a lake.

Tommy joins Bissell Pet Foundation at Franklin County Animal Control, partnering with Operation Freedom Ride to find forever homes. We meet Rowdy, a border collie, and pup Bailee.

Tommy visits Safe in Austin, a ranch for differently-abled rescue animals. Halo, a one-legged dog, learns to run with prosthetics, Cobb rolls on wheels, and Bubbles winks.

We follow rescue dogs like Fitzgerald, a dog with a ‘toupee’ needing heart surgery, Mirinda in India, and Jodie, rescued with her puppies, keeping the family together.

This week on 'To The Rescue' we are looking back at the most dramatic rescue stories. These dogs had no chance of survival, but for the dedicated humans who came to their rescue.

At the Patriotic Service Dog Foundation, Tom Tackett pairs service dogs with veterans and first responders. Pistol and Striker help their humans regain purpose and peace.