The Wizard of Paws
Derrick Campana of Bionic Pets makes prosthetics for animals. He has treated over 25,000 animals including dogs, cats, sheep, goat, llama and a few elephants. Each episode tells two of these stories. One is told during a family's appointment at his office. In the second story, he and his dog Henry travel to the home of a different patient where he uses his mobile workshop to help that animal walk again.
- 2020-2025
- 7 seasons
- BYUtv
- Family
Derrick Campana of Bionic Pets makes prosthetics for animals. He has treated over 25,000 animals including dogs, cats, sheep, goat, llama and a few elephants. Each episode tells two of these stories. One is told during a family's appointment at his office. In the second story, he and his dog Henry travel to the home of a different patient where he uses his mobile workshop to help that animal walk again.
Season 7 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2025
Episode 1
A New Chance
Thu, Apr 10, 2025
Derrick kicks off the season by introducing his new rescue dog Rosie. Henry grudgingly promises to teach her his old tricks while on the road helping animals. They're off to Lexington, Kentucky, to meet Chance, a tripod rescue dog. Doggy parents, Andrea and Hank, deem him the sweetest dog in the world. They might be right. Chance is the official therapy dog at Shriners Hospital for Children, where he lends a paw of support to staff and bonds with patients like nine-year-old amputee Arlo. But Chance is having problems with his remaining joints. If he doesn't get help soon, he could risk further injury, and his work at Shriners could come to an end. Derrick has his work cut out for him to build devices worthy of this special dog.
Episode 2
Scooter & Bella
Thu, Apr 17, 2025
Derrick visits Aimee's Animal Sanctuary to help two disabled goats-Scooter, born paralyzed, and Bella, missing a leg. With help from Aimee, he hopes to get them out playing and grazing with the herd, finally free to roam together.
Episode 3
Buddy the Chihuahua
Thu, Apr 24, 2025
Derrick travels to Eden Prairie, Minnesota, to help Buddy, an Italian greyhound-Chihuahua mix. Buddy is more than just a dog to his rescue parents, Erica and Jeremy. Buddy's there for them emotionally. Erica works in law enforcement, and Jeremy is a firefighter. They believe in service, but stress takes a toll, and Buddy, with his big eyes and unconditional love, has eased their pain time and again. Normally Buddy is a "spunky old guy" who loves to play in the yard with their kids. But lately, Buddy's been getting tired and has trouble going up the stairs. He hopes Buddy will accept the device he builds, but at 13, this pup can be testy. It's not going to be easy, but Derrick is energized by the challenge.
Episode 4
Saint Goes Marching In
Thu, May 1, 2025
Derrick travels to Houston, Texas, to help two special pups. First, he meets Sydney and her dog, Saint, an adorably social red toy poodle missing a back paw. Sydney credits Saint with helping her come out of her shell after the pandemic. During a vet visit, they discover Saint has a leg bone dangerously close to breaking through his skin, making his case urgent. If he doesn't get help soon Saint risks losing the rest of his leg. Derrick also meets Sydney's cousin, Tracey, whose dog, Joy, is missing part of her front paw. Touched by their story, Derrick steps in to lend a paw.
Episode 5
Loni's Leg Up
Thu, May 8, 2025
Derrick travels to Indraloka Sanctuary just outside of Scranton, Pennsylvania to help a little lamb in need. Loni is a young, lovable three-legged lamb who needs urgent help. As he grows bigger, Loni's risk of becoming immobile increases—and without assistance, he may soon be too big to move at all. Loni's favorite volunteer Ellia is worried for his future. With time running out, Derrick steps in to build Loni a cart to help give him the mobility and freedom he deserves, and to support the sanctuary's mission of compassion.
Episode 6
Pop-Up in Sydney
Thu, May 15, 2025
Derrick travels to Sydney, Australia, to assist four dogs and a cat who have struggled to receive the customized care they need—until now. He teams up with Dr. Rhys Donovan, an osteopath and founder of the Animal Rehab Klinic, to provide Boomie, Oscar, Pepper, Willow, and Penny with the prosthetics they desperately need. Specialized custom prosthetics are rare in Australia- and Derrick only has a few days to complete all the devices, but with Rhys' rehabilitation expertise and Derrick's skills, they hope to give these animals their best chance at regaining mobility.
Episode 7
Buster's New Kicks
Thu, May 22, 2025
On Derrick's final stop in Australia he pays a visit to a special emu named Buster. Buster was rescued by Josh, Amber and their five-year-old daughter Ashlee who run The Hobby Farm in rural Victoria. Buster's feet were burnt in a fire, causing him to lose his toe-nails and making it painful for him to walk around. Because of his condition, Buster has to be separated from the other emus on the farm and longs to be welcomed into the flock. Derrick has his work cut out for him to create his first pair of emu shoes and get Buster back with his friends.
Episode 8
Atticus Finch's New Leg
Thu, May 29, 2025
Derrick ventures deep into the South Australian bush to lend a hand at Freedom Hill Sanctuary, where Kym and Richard dedicate their lives to rescuing and rehabilitating farm animals. One of their most determined residents is Atticus Finch, a spirited cow born with a deformed leg. Derrick steps in to help Atticus adjust to his fresh start, making him a prosthetic leg. But Atticus isn't the only animal in need of care. Derrick also meets Colette, a gentle sheep with her own story of resilience, who suffered a bite wound and needs a brace to help her walk again.
Episode 9
The Wizard of Claws
Wed, Jun 4, 2025
Derrick travels to Bangalore, India, to help Vasi, a three-legged wild sloth bear that was rescued by a wildlife organization. They hope that Derrick can improve Vasi's quality of life, but this will be Derrick's first time working on a wild bear.
Episode 10
Frodo of the Backwater
Wed, Jun 11, 2025
In the season finale, Derrick is in India to help Frodo, a horse who lost the use of one leg. Rescued by Zoha at the Backwater Animal Sanctuary, Frodo now faces a critical moment- without a new prosthetic, he may become completely immobile.