Plot Synopsis

Every year, thousands of animals are injured, trapped or displaced as a result of natural disasters. Traditional first responders are not equipped to aid animals, leaving them helpless in the wake of catastrophe. Until now. ANIMAL STORM SQUAD follows a team of dedicated meteorologists, storm chasers and animal experts who rescue trapped and injured pets after natural disasters. Meet the heroes -- led by Karissa Hadden, a vet tech with a heart of gold -- who save animals' lives in the worst of times. Her team includes: Dustin Feldman, a veterinary assistant at Highland Park Animal Hospital in Los Angeles, who is an animal handler and oversees the team's equipment; nurse Leigh Ann Bennett, who brings more than 15 years of medical experience and who has completed her Advanced Search and Rescue certification and animal CPR courses; Erik Fox, a storm chaser and freelance journalist, who is the team's weather forecaster, while handling all of the mission planning and logistics to get the team in and out of danger zones; and more. In the season opener, "Trial by Fire," the team rescues lost animals in the largest wildfire in the history of Washington state.