Animal Cops: Philadelphia

Animal Cops: Philadelphia (2008-2009)

EndedDocumentary showCrime

Animal Planet and the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals have teamed up for the newest animal welfare reality series as part of the ever-popular Animal Cops brand. Animal Cops: Philadelphia follows the work of the Pennsylvania SPCA's Humane Law Enforcement team as they investigate cases of animal cruelty; rescue sick and abused animals and fight for justice on their behalf.

The Pennsylvania SPCA's humane law enforcement officers cover an area of over 46,000 square miles from their headquarters in Philadelphia. The six officers with full police powers and six agent trainees are on call 24 hours a day seven days a week protecting the city's one and a half million pets.

The officers are backed up by a dedicated team of veterinarians and technicians at the SPCA shelter hospital. With a committed animal behaviourist team they provide a second chance for injured, neglected or traumatized animals that have no other hope of receiving much-needed medical attention.

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Scheduleevery Monday (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E20Cat CrisisDec 14, 2009
S01E19ManhuntDec 7, 2009
S01E18D.O.A.Nov 30, 2009
S01E17Special Edition: Agents in TrainingNov 16, 2009
S01E16BonesNov 9, 2009
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Animal Cops: Philadelphia premiere?

Animal Cops: Philadelphia premiered on May 5, 2008.

What network aired the show Animal Cops: Philadelphia?

Animal Cops: Philadelphia aired on Animal Planet.

Who were the animal welfare officers featured on Animal Cops: Philadelphia?

The animal welfare officers featured on Animal Cops: Philadelphia were the members of the Pennsylvania SPCA's Humane Law Enforcement Team.

What was the main focus of the Animal Cops: Philadelphia series?

Animal Cops: Philadelphia focused on the animal abuse and neglect cases investigated by the Pennsylvania SPCA's Humane Law Enforcement Team.

In which city did the animal welfare officers of Animal Cops: Philadelphia operate?

The animal welfare officers of Animal Cops: Philadelphia operated in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Was Animal Cops: Philadelphia a scripted show or a reality show?

Animal Cops: Philadelphia was a reality show and followed the daily operations of the Pennsylvania SPCA's Humane Law Enforcement Team.

How many episodes did the first season of Animal Cops: Philadelphia have?

The first season of Animal Cops: Philadelphia had 18 episodes.

What were some of the common animal abuse cases covered on Animal Cops: Philadelphia?

Some of the common animal abuse cases covered on Animal Cops: Philadelphia were dogfighting, animal hoarding, neglect, and abandonment.

Did Animal Cops: Philadelphia feature any other animal protection organizations or only the Pennsylvania SPCA?

Animal Cops: Philadelphia primarily featured the Pennsylvania SPCA's Humane Law Enforcement Team, but occasionally other animal protection organizations were featured on the show as well.

What were some of the challenges faced by the animal welfare officers on Animal Cops: Philadelphia?

The animal welfare officers on Animal Cops: Philadelphia faced challenges such as uncooperative owners, difficult and dangerous animals, and court trials.

Did Animal Cops: Philadelphia have any celebrity guest appearances?

Animal Cops: Philadelphia did not have any celebrity guest appearances.

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