Plot Synopsis

"Animal Cops" follows the law enforcement teams at the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) in various cities (Detroit; Houston; Phoenix; San Francisco; Philadelphia) and even foreign countries (South Africa). These teams investigate cases of animal cruelty, rescue sick and abused animals and fight for justice on their behalf. In the most recent version, "Animal Cops: Philadelphia," Pennsylvania SPCA has six officers with full police powers and six agent trainees who are on call 24/7 to protect the city's 1.5 million pets. These officers are backed up by a dedicated team of veterinarians and technicians at the SPCA shelter hospital. With a committed animal behaviorist team they provide a second chance for injured, neglected or traumatized animals that have no other hope of receiving much-needed medical attention. Together the team rescues over 10,000 animals each year in their mission to give hope and create happy endings out of tragic situations - from mass animal hoarding to pitbull and rooster fighting to deliberate abuse and gross neglect.