In Nairn, in the Highlands of Scotland, Senior Inspector Andy Brown is called out to a seemingly abandoned kitten and rabbit, and inspector Jenny Surgeon has concerns about a herd of horses left with no water on a hot day.

An extra cold spring has delayed the fledgling birds and the bird expert Lorraine at the charity's wildlife centre nurses 70 birds in the hope she can release them. Meanwhile, Bronson the Staffordshire Bull Terrier seems to have gone missing forcing Inspector Nicki to turn detective.

Sooty the Cat is in desperate need of grooming, with his back so matted it resembles dreadlocks. Animal Rescue Officer Connie comes to the aid of a bat whose sonar has led it astray and Duncan reunites a recuperated male swan with his family.