Amanda to the Rescue
With a joy and passion larger than life, Amanda Giese treats hopeless animals in her Washington state home, primarily focusing on dogs that others have given up on. Along with her kids, Jade and Beast, the family helps animals in need get a second chance.
- 2018-2019
- 2 seasons
- Animal Planet
- Documentary, Reality
- TV-PG
With a joy and passion larger than life, Amanda Giese treats hopeless animals in her Washington state home, primarily focusing on dogs that others have given up on. Along with her kids, Jade and Beast, the family helps animals in need get a second chance.
Season 1 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2018
Episode 1
Wildfire Puppy Rescue
Sun, Oct 28, 2018 41 mins
Amanda rescues 3 dogs with special needs from the California wildfires, including a very pregnant Chihuahua that could give birth at any moment. With the help of her family, she rehabilitates them at her at-home rescue and finds them their forever homes.
Episode 2
Blind Puppy Homecoming
Sun, Nov 4, 2018 41 mins
Amanda gets an emergency call to save a stray Golden Retriever mix named Goldilocks, who was hit by a car and stranded. As Goldilocks heals, Amanda and her family find forever homes for two blind and deaf puppies.
Episode 3
Puppy Overload
Sun, Nov 11, 2018 41 mins
A new mama Chihuahua and her 8 puppies are finally ready to go to their forever homes. With the help of a volunteer, Amanda takes "Splat," a special needs bulldog puppy with swimmers syndrome, into her care and does everything she can to save her.
Episode 4
Amanda's Hitchhiking Hounds
Sun, Nov 18, 2018 41 mins
Amanda and her best friend go on a road trip to rescue Jedi, an adorable boxer who doesn't let blindness stop him from living an energetic and playful life. Upon arrival at the crowded shelter, Amanda agrees to take 32 dogs in need of forever homes.
Episode 5
Life's a Dog Beach
Sun, Nov 25, 2018 41 mins
A 5-week-old French bulldog puppy with suspected hydrocephalus needs Amanda's help to find a perfect forever home. Two of Amanda's own dogs need special medical attention before the family and their pack head out for a beach vacation.
Episode 6
Mission to Puerto Rico
Sun, Dec 2, 2018 41 mins
After a hurricane hits Puerto Rico, Amanda flies down to find displaced dogs in need of families and homes. She teams up with locals to rescue the dogs in need and enlists the help of her film crew to bring as many pups as possible back to Washington.
Episode 7
Home Sweet Home
Sun, Dec 9, 2018 41 mins
Amanda brings home 5 dogs from Puerto Rico, determined to find them the forever families they deserve. Playful Mr. Rags has an old fractured that has left him with a limp leg, and McGee needs a special home that will care for him and his blindness.
Episode 8
Crates to Couches
Sun, Dec 16, 2018 41 mins
Amanda goes undercover to take in 3 dogs rescued from puppy mills, including a sweet chihuahua that steals the heart of one of her crew members. Each dog has obstacles to overcome, and Amanda utilizes her pack dogs at home to help aid in their recovery.
Episode 9
Lava Dogs
Sun, Dec 23, 2018 41 mins
Following the recent eruption of the Kilauea volcano in May 2018, local shelters on the Big Island of Hawaii have been overrun with displaced animals. Amanda and her family embark on a humanitarian mission to bring back as many animals as they can.
Episode 10
Mainland Heartthrob
Sun, Dec 30, 2018 41 mins
After a whirlwind rescue mission in Hawaii, Amanda brings home Iceland, a blind puppy, and Egypt, a shy and fearful shelter dog. Meanwhile, Elliot. An English Toy Spaniel with a very serious heart condition unexpectedly come under her care.
