Pets & Pickers
Pets and Pickers is the story of animals, their owners, and the special team of veterinarians who care for them. Motivated by extraordinary compassion and a singular belief that all animals deserve treatment, this 8-episode, unscripted series reveals how the Regional Animal Protection Society (RAPS) Animal Hospital works tirelessly to offer low-income pet families access to top healthcare. To fund these treatments, RAPS has a unique solution: their thrift store. Serving an energetic, dedicated group of animal-loving "pickers" who comb through donated mystery bins containing abandoned storage locker items, all money raised goes to pay for vet care and lifesaving critical surgeries. It's a one-of-a-kind "pets and pickers" relationship with an uplifting mission: to help animals and their people.
- 2022-2024
- 3 seasons
- Documentary
Pets and Pickers is the story of animals, their owners, and the special team of veterinarians who care for them. Motivated by extraordinary compassion and a singular belief that all animals deserve treatment, this 8-episode, unscripted series reveals how the Regional Animal Protection Society (RAPS) Animal Hospital works tirelessly to offer low-income pet families access to top healthcare. To fund these treatments, RAPS has a unique solution: their thrift store. Serving an energetic, dedicated group of animal-loving "pickers" who comb through donated mystery bins containing abandoned storage locker items, all money raised goes to pay for vet care and lifesaving critical surgeries. It's a one-of-a-kind "pets and pickers" relationship with an uplifting mission: to help animals and their people.
Season 3 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2024
Episode 1
Whiskers and Woes
Two young vets join the RAPS team and there's lots to do; a hairless Sphynx cat is plagued by vomiting; Kai, a spirited three legged rescue dog, injures her spine chasing a rat; the owner of a bearded dragon gets an unexpected surprise.
Episode 2
Tilting Tails and Tender Hearts
Squeak, a cute Pomeranian dog, has a permanent head tilt that makes everyone go in circles; an adorable kitten with a serious birth defect means a race against time; Dr. Martinez examines a rare albino hedgehog.
Episode 3
Nesting Instincts
A lethargic Pit Bull displaying nesting behaviors leads to a surprising discovery; a 4-month-old pug mix with a fractured knee can't avoid surgery; annual exams for six quirky chinchillas keeps things entertaining at RAPS.
Episode 4
Trails of Compassion
Dr. Schwartz balances hope and realism in treating an elderly dog; the team help a sanctuary cat plagued by chronic ear infections and a deformed eyelid; a feisty Dachshund client of Dr. Cruz's arrives at RAPS after ingesting grapes.
Episode 5
Courageous Canines
RAPS team navigates the challenge of moving a Caucasian Shepherd into the hospital for surgery; Dr. Ward tackles a delicate procedure on a dog suspected of having cancer; Dr. Martinez takes on the case of a beloved boa snake with troubling spinal issues.
Episode 6
Pawsitively Resilient
The owner of an injured Pomeranian seeks help from RAPS; a mischievous cat swallows a piece of plastic; the generous donation of a new vehicle allows RAPS to spearhead a raffle to raise much needed funds for the hospital.
Episode 7
Paws, Purrs and Philanthropy
A lovable Chihuahua is rushed to RAPS after a serious car accident; a one-year-old cat has an unknown object lodged in her throat; the surprises continue when a box of abandoned kittens is found outside RAPS.
Episode 8
Miracles & Mishaps
Dr. Ward removes a blind cat's eyes in order to give it a pain-free life; a dwarf kitten battling an unusual dental condition, sees Dr. Schwartz enlist the expertise of Dr. Vasilescu; three playful sugar gliders make for a chaotic exam.