Series following people who protect, and work closely with wildlife and domestic animals. A quick-witted Collie gives Darlington Dog Warden John Martin the runaround on a North Eastern Council Estate. Janine Ashworth from the Horse and Ponies Protection Association rescues an abandoned mare called Dusty, but the frightened horse refuses to come quietly. Tom Heap is out on call with RSPCA Inspector Dave McAdam as he helps a trapped swallow.