Petfinder Episode Guide, Season 1 - Pazsaz Entertainment Network

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Divinity And Greg
Divinity and Greg are a newly engaged couple looking for a new pet to add to their home. Unfortunately, they're each searching for completely different animals. Divinity has been around animals her entire life; she grew up with Great Danes and, at one point, owned four of them at once! She is also drawn to exotics and wants to take this opportunity to get a non-traditional pet. Greg, on the other hand, is searching for a pet to bring out the life in Nesta, his beloved 12-year-old mutt. Can Jarod and Dina find a pet that's exotic enough for Divinity, appropriate for their lifestyle and compatible with Nesta? Good thing Petfinder has some special Teachers' Pets lined up! In the end, another animal is adopted from a local shelter.

The Bissell Family
The Bissell family home already is full of pets. They own a golden retriever named Champ; a bearded dragon lizard named Dash; a turtle named Juliet; a pond fish; and two American dog ticks named Dracula and Fred. Their pet motto is "the more the merrier," especially when they know their family will be adopting an animal in need! The problem is they can't agree on the species of their next pet. Mom (Martha) wants a goat, because she used to own one as a child. Nine-year-old daughter, Elizabeth, wants a pony. Dad (Jim) wants another dog to be Champ's playmate. Ten-year-old Alexander ("Xander") loves all things reptile; he's even a card-carrying member of the Herpetological Society. Will Petfinder be able to find one pet that satisfies the whole family? Find out as Jarod and Dina bring some of the coolest Teachers' Pets to the Bissell household, to satisfy Xander's love of exotic animals and to explore his family's motley crew of desired pets. Each Teachers' Pet ultimately will get the family closer to their most suitable pet, but are the Bissells ready for what Petfinder has in store for them?

Tamara And Steve
Jarod and Dina head to sunny Venice Beach, Calif., to help a beachside couple, Steve and his girlfriend, Tamara, find the ultimate pet for their home. They already have a cute 6-month-old Maltese named Jimmy Chew. Tamara yearns for another rabbit to mend her broken heart since her beloved bunny passed away. Meanwhile, Steve is interested in bringing back something from his childhood: a golden retriever. Clearly, their pet tastes are worlds apart. From an intense, pet-proofing saga to a crew of pet-loving friends to lend support and opinions, Jarod and Dina have their hands full with these two. The Petfinder team soon discovers that finding the perfect pet for Steve and Tamara is one of the toughest assignments ever!

The Gee Family
The Gee household consists of Steve and Jenny (the parents), Jenny's parents (the grandparents) and three adorable young children. All seven of them have different ideas regarding what kind of animal would be the perfect first pet for their family. Steve desperately wants a dog, but Jenny isn't sure they are ready for one. When they were first married, the couple had two dogs but felt they couldn't care for them properly with the added responsibility of a child and so found them another home. Jenny still feels painful guilt about this and is adamant that history will not repeat itself. She wants to be 100 percent sure they can handle a dog before bringing one into the family. As for the rest of the family, 9-year-old Ben wants a hamster, 3-year old Rebekah wants a bunny rabbit, and 6-year-old Lydia only wants an animal that fits in the palm of her hand. Grandma and Grandpa think pets have no business inside the house with humans, although Grandpa has a special fondness for turtles. With so many people to please, Jarod and Dina are counting on their Teachers' Pets to help them decide what pet would fit them all best!

Steve And Brenda
Newlyweds Brenda and Steve Hopwood have two adopted cats and are looking to have children in the very near future. First and foremost, they want to adopt another pet to prove to themselves that they are ready for the responsibilities of parenthood. But Brenda and Steve have very different ideas about their perfect pet. Steve wants an exotic pet similar to what he's encountered in his travels to the amazon, and Brenda has her heart set on a teacup Yorkie. She's even bought a stroller and diapers in preparation for dog-mommy duties. And then, of course, they need a pet that will get along with their adorable cats! Co-hosts Jarod and Dina have their work cut out for them as they try to find some common ground between the newlyweds. Can Brenda handle the exotic pets that Petfinder brings into her home? Will Steve warm up to the idea of adopting a stereotypical girly dog? Through the process, the Hopwoods discover that the best addition to their family is completely unexpected.

The Smith Family
The Smith Family wants a new pet. As their two teenage daughters, Lauren and Danielle, go away to college, Mom (Nikki) wants a pet to soothe her empty-nest syndrome. Ten-year-old son Dorian wants a big dog, and Dad (Darnell) wants a talking bird. More importantly, the Smiths' biggest challenge is to find a pet that's compatible with Wednesday- their ferocious, 2-pound teacup Yorkie. Petfinder co-host Jarod Miller heads out solo to the Smiths' house to find the ideal pet for their home. With so many family members and so many different opinions to deal with, Jarod will need some very special Teachers' Pets to back him up. From a feathered troublemaker to a very unique cat, we watch as the Smiths learn more about animals and gain a better understanding about what will-and what definitely-won't work in their home. After all the hard work and tough lessons, the family has an emotional meeting with their final pet and more importantly adopts an animal from a local shelter.

The Barring Family
The Barring Family is looking to adopt a family pet that will serve two dramatically different functions. First, it needs to fit seamlessly into their busy lives. Second, it has to serve as a mascot for 13-year-old Grant's lacrosse team, the Pioneers. The family's two Pomeranians, Precious and Mac, tried out for the position, but they were more like pom-poms than fierce animals that would intimidate the team's opponents. And while most of the family is leaning toward getting another dog, 10-year-old Sara thinks a cold-blooded critter might do the trick. Petfinder suspects Sara might be on the right track and provides the family the full spectrum of options before making their expert decision. After all, it's not every day they need to find a pet who can serve double-duty! So with the help of their feathered, scaly and furry Teachers' Pets, Jarod and Dina broaden everyone's perception of what a "mascot" can be and help guide the family in deciding which adoptable pet would be most compatible with them.

Heath And Darlene
Heath and Darlene Finn are as different as a couple can be. Goofy and lovable, Heath desperately wants a dog, maybe even two. Darlene is blunt and doesn't mince words. She is set on adopting a black cat to replace Moose, a beloved kitty who recently passed away. Moose helped Darlene through some emotionally traumatic changes in her life, including the passing of her mother. Even several months later, Darlene still is heavily mourning Moose's passing. With each Teachers' Pet that Jarod and Dina bring into their home, the Finns grapple with their emotions and come to terms with the fact that no pet can replace Moose. Is it possible for the Finns to achieve closure and find a pet to help them start a new chapter in their lives? In the end, Darlene adopts a new love of her life that surprises Heath, surprises Petfinder and even surprises Darlene herself!

The Hoffman Family
The Hoffmans live in Malibu Canyon and are quite a rare bunch. Jon (the dad) never had pets growing up and only recently adopted his first pet, thanks to his wife, Crystal. Having grown up on a farm, Crystal has been surrounded by animals her entire life. She is studying to be an exotic animal handler, similar to Jarod. Then there's 7-year-old Justin, who wants to adopt one more animal. Mom wants a tiger or some other equally exotic animal, but Dad and Justin feel that she needs to learn the difference between a pet and a wild animal. Crystal's mission is for Jon to accept and open his heart to the idea of adopting a new pet. Jarod and Dina not only must teach Crystal that it's not all right to have a pet tiger, but they need to determine if ultimately Jon can open his mind and heart to accept a new pet into the family. By introducing a true exotic as the first Teachers' Pet, we see the lengths Crystal will go toward adopting an exotic animal. It's going to have to be the right mix of exotic and "who knows what" to satisfy this family.

Laura And Brandon
For years, 15-year-old Brandon has been begging his mom, Laura, for a dog. However, Laura (a busy single mom with a demanding career) has always been concerned about the amount of work a dog requires and the amount of mess a dog makes. After years of apartment living, the family recently bought their own house with a great big yard, and they are ready to take the plunge. The only hitch is they can't agree on anything! Both mother and son admit they are very competitive - if she says black, he says white. And the same goes for their taste in canines; Laura is asking for a tiny, purse-sized dog, while Brandon wants an enormous hound that can run and play ball. There is, however, one thing on which they can agree: they both loved Busy, an inquisitive, little ferret they had five years ago. Jarod and Dina think finding a pet other than a dog might get Laura and Brandon on the same page. Trouble comes into play with the topic of ferrets, as they are not legal in the family's home state of California. Jarod, Dina and the Teachers' Pets have their work cut out for them as they try hard to mediate between stubborn mother and strong-willed son to find the perfect pet for them to adopt together.

The Kirchner Family
The Kirchners are a family of animal lovers. A biology teacher at a private high school, Dad (Mike) wants to adopt a pet (preferably a reptile) to bring to his classroom to help teach his students more about animals. Nine-year-old Jennifer loves all animals and is fearless when it comes to handling snakes and iguanas. However, she really wants a small rodent to call her own. Her older sisters, 20-year-old twins Kate and Beth, attend Pepperdine University but are home most weekends. When the twins were younger, the family lived on a farm and the girls took care of everything from cows to ostriches. The sisters feel Jennifer missed out on the country-living experience and thus want their little sister to have a pet of her own. The only one standing in the way is Mom (Caroline). She's always been tolerant of her family having pets, but she is strongly against adding another one as she believes Jennifer is not ready to handle a pet of her own. Jarod and Dina bring the Kirchners a menagerie of Teachers' Pets for both their home and the classroom. But can they find a pet for the family to adopt that piques Jennifer's interest, fits in Mike's classroom and doesn't drive Caroline crazy?

The Morris Family
The Morris Family of Los Angeles wants to surprise their 22-year-old daughter, Kamilah, with a pet when she returns home from her European vacation. Trouble is they can't seem to agree on what would make the perfect pet. Making things more complicated is their 7-year-old grandson, Alex III, who is begging for an anaconda - even though Mom (Vanessa) is terrified of snakes. She also doesn't want a big animal that's going to ruin her beautiful home. The only thing Alex Sr. really cares about is finding a pet that won't poop a lot, because he's afraid of becoming a human pooper scooper. Can Petfinder help the Morrises surprise their daughter and satisfy their grandson without destroying the house? Find out as Jarod and Dina introduce two ends of the pet spectrum with a giant-sized animal and one of the smallest pets on the planet. At the end of the show, the Morrises surprise everyone by adopting not just one but TWO amazing animals!