Name: Rescue Dog to Super Dog
Released: 2016-06-08T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Nathan Schoemer, Laura London, Tracy-Ann Oberman

TV Show · Reality · Documentary

Millions of dogs live in shelters in the U.S. waiting for their forever homes. Tens of millions of people in the U.S. live with physical, mental or neurological disabilities. In Animal Planet's new series, Rescue Dog to Super Dog, shelter dogs are given a second chance to become a companion to someone in need.

2016 · 45m

Starring Nathan Schoemer, Laura London, Tracy-Ann Oberman

EPISODE 1

Emily & Poppy and Alan & Parker

Emily, who's 26 and lives in London, has narcolepsy and cataplexy, and desperately wants a dog to guard her when she collapses on the street; three-year-old boxer cross named Poppy is recruited.

45 min
EPISODE 2

Dom and Enola

Six dogs are selected from rescue centers around the UK and paired with six people with disabilities; aided by two of the country's top dog trainers, the aim is to transform these canine companions into brilliant disability helper dogs.

46 min
EPISODE 3

Paula and Ellie

Paula lives in Manchester and has a faulty immune system; Ellie is a second year student with cerebral palsy; a dog would not only be able to help them with challenging daily tasks, but would provide them both with invaluable companionship.

46 min