Ep 4. Neglected Beauty (aka Bouncing Back)

Animal Precinct is a television series documenting the daily activities of animal welfare agents in New York City. In season 3, episode 4, titled "Neglected Beauty" (also known as "Bouncing Back"), viewers are taken on a journey of hope and compassion as the agents work tirelessly to rescue animals in need.

The episode begins with Agent Robin Grey and her team receiving a tip about a rundown apartment in the Bronx where a number of neglected animals are believed to be living. Upon arriving at the scene, the agents find a litter of kittens suffering from malnutrition and dehydration. The mother cat is nowhere to be found, and it's up to the agents to save the kittens before it's too late.

While the team tends to the kittens, they hear strange noises coming from a nearby closet. They open the door to find a severely neglected and emaciated bird inside. The team quickly realizes that the bird is suffering from a severe case of neglect and needs medical attention right away.

Meanwhile, Agent Joey Iacovelli and his team receive a call about a dog that has been chained up and left to die on an abandoned property. When they arrive, they find a pit bull with a chain embedded so deeply into his neck that he can barely move. The dog is also suffering from severe dehydration and malnutrition.

The agents work quickly to remove the chain and tend to the dog's wounds. As they take the dog to the nearest animal hospital, they learn that he is suffering from heartworm and will require extensive medical care.

Back at the Bronx apartment, Agent Robin and her team have discovered a total of 6 kittens, all suffering from varying degrees of neglect. The team works to administer treatment, and after a few days of care, the kittens begin to show signs of improvement.

Meanwhile, Agent Joey and his team receive another call about a dog that has been left chained up in a park. When they arrive, they find a small dog tied up with no food or water in sight. The dog is suffering from severe malnutrition and dehydration, and it's clear that if the agents hadn't arrived in time, the dog would have died.

The agents take the dog to the hospital, where they learn that he is suffering from an infected wound. They administer treatment and watch as the little dog begins to regain his strength.

As Agent Joey and his team continue to investigate the case, they discover that the dog's owner is a known animal abuser. They work with the local authorities to ensure that the owner faces the consequences of their actions.

In the end, both teams are able to save the animals in their care. The kittens are all adopted into loving homes, and the two dogs are able to make full recoveries. The episode serves as a reminder of the important work that animal welfare agents do every day to protect animals in need.