Khaleesi the dog, being held by owner, Jamie Parks

DR. JEFF: ROCKY MOUNTAIN VET 7

Khaleesi the dog, being held by owner, Jamie Parks

Paws Up for Planned Pethood: Dr. Jeff's Mission to Reduce Pet Overpopulation

By: Discovery

Around the world, Planned Pethood International has one, simple mission: “Making a world of difference in companion animal welfare.” Animal Planet's DR. JEFF: ROCKY MOUNTAIN VET, streaming on discovery+, brings us into the animal rescue behind the organization. Learn more at plannedpethoodinternational.org.

With his team of dedicated volunteers, Dr. Jeff Young is a superhero in the animal community. Started in 1990, Planned Pethood International is working to end economic euthanasia and the suffering of companion animals by offering affordable veterinary medicine to everyone.

Dr. Jeff Young performing surgery

DR. JEFF: ROCKY MOUNTAIN VET 7

Dr. Jeff Young performing surgery

Dr. Jeff Young performing surgery

Adoptions Manager Susan Reiger walking Diesel

DR. JEFF: ROCKY MOUNTAIN VET 7

Adoptions Manager Susan Reiger walking Diesel

Adoptions Manager Susan Reiger walking Diesel

There's no such thing as a regular day at Denver's Planned Pethood Plus veterinary clinic. For clients and their pets, Planned Pethood represents one last hope, and possibly the difference between life and death, for both pets and wild animals.

Pueblo the zebu, in squeeze chute

DR. JEFF: ROCKY MOUNTAIN VET 7

Pueblo the zebu, in squeeze chute

Pueblo the zebu, in squeeze chute

Spot the turtle, being held

DR. JEFF: ROCKY MOUNTAIN VET 7

Spot the turtle, being held

Spot the turtle, being held

Learn more with DR JEFF: ROCKY MOUNTAIN VET streaming now on discovery+. To get involved with Planned Pethood International, visit animalplanet.com/drjeff and plannedpethoodinternational.org.

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