In Merseyside, Anthony Joynes rescues a submissive springer spaniel who has been cooped up in a house for too long. Meanwhile, Inspector Herchy Boal returns to a house full of huskies and finds the owners struggling to cope with 18 puppies. In North London, Inspector Becky Bedson makes a devastating discovery that will stay with her for the rest of her life, and Alan goes out and about with the RSPCA's latest batch of recruits as they begin their on-the-job training.