In this first episode of the new series, Peter deals with an emergency at the practice in Kirkbymoorside, when a local farming couple rush in their pregnant Texel ewe. At the Thirsk practice, Julian operates on a much-loved terrier called Lovejoy. He's suffering with bladder stones, just like owners Andrew and Nick's previous dog, who didn't survive. And they're worried they're set for more heartache over Lovejoy. Matt heads into challenging, stressful surgery on a chameleon called Miss Pickles, who has lots of eggs stuck inside her. Huddersfield vet Shona and her boyfriend James are approaching the big moment in their home-breeding adventure, with their first lambs due to be born. But they aren't coming as quickly as expected, and their time off work is nearly over. Julian enjoys a landmark birthday, but, although they're showering him with gifts, the Wetherby team aren't exactly in the most sensitive of moods! And it's been a difficult time at the Greens' farm as they've just lost their old donkey Mabel. Peter heads over to check on Mabel's old pal Cybil, who seems sad and lonely. So Peter has an idea to cheer them all up, and calls on the help of a couple of farming friends — two brothers from Barnsley.