Tania and Mariah make it their mission to help two puppies diagnosed with swimmer's syndrome take their first steps; Marcel rescues a stray dog trapped beneath a house; a couple from New York look for a companion to share their active lives.

Villalobos is invited to attend their first Puppy Bowl; new parolee Spencer joins Tania on his first rescue mission; a couple from Florida visits VRC in search a dog to help heal their broken hearts.