User Reviews

Being from Michigan I really enjoy seeing places I'm familiar with, but that being said this is still a really good show. It's been said that some of the material is disturbing. And who wouldn't agree that scenes of animal cruelty aren't disturbing. But we all need to realize this kind of information is important to get out. People need to be made aware of the kinds of things being done to animals so more resources will be put into putting a stop to as much of this as possible. Crimes against humans is a separate issue and shouldn't enter into the discussion of animal cruelty. Pets need protection from cruelty by humans and the dedicated members of the MHS do amazing work without enough people or resources. This show and others like it from New York, Houston, and Miami help call attention to growing problem of animal cruelty. And while some of what's shown can be upsetting these agencies work hard to help salvageable animals recover and find homes. The shows are a mix of the sadness involved in animal cruelty and the very heart warming happy endings that many of the animals are involved in. Most of the people involved with the animal protection agencies are very interesting to watch as well. I myself would like to see more the Detroit episodes, but if that can't be then Animal Cops from any city should be a regular series on Animal Planet. This message needs to get out to the public on a regular basis with the hope it will help generate more support for these agencies, and this mission.

while many have commented on the fact that there are depressing stories on this show, it is important to note that legislation is being enacted to enforce the felony animal abuse laws, and these offenses are no longer taken lightly.

In Dade County, Florida it is illegal for anyone to even OWN a pit bull, which is a sad commentary on the abuse, and proliferation of dog-fighting in the area.

This show is important because it educates the audience, and while focusing on the Detroit area, shows the many different conditions dogs, cats and other domestic animals are rescued. All of the MHS rescue team are to be appreciated and commended for helping these animals. One episode in particular is with MHS Shaun Hairston, as he cannot believe the way people leave their dogs outside in the snow, without food or water.

While the stories are sometimes horrific (Why would someone chain their shepherd outside in 15 degree ice and snow) it is important for people to learn about animal abuse, the preponderance of it, and what they can do to help. It is certainly true that animal abuse is an early indicator of other violence. Anything people can do to rescue an animal is of value, and this show is to be highly commended.9/10.