Before heading to New York City's Dog Bowl, Mariah and M2 prepare their most eligible rescues for the big day. Toney and Earl discover an emaciated stray dog roaming a nearby neighborhood, and a lone trucker comes to VRC to find a forever friend.

Two strays lead Lizzy and Villalobos employees on a wild goose chase. A grandmother comes to Villalobos looking for another canine companion, but her dog Daisy has other plans. And, Tania pursues her dream to write a children's book.