‘Lucky Dog’ Expands on CBS Saturday Mornings, Adds New Series ‘Paws with Purpose’ (EXCLUSIVE)

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“Lucky Dog: Paws with Purpose,” a new series from Hearst Media Production Group, will premiere Oct. 3 on CBS, as part of its “CBS WKND” Saturday morning educational/informational lineup for the 2026-27 season.

In “Lucky Dog: Paws with Purpose,” Emmy-winning animal trainer and host Brandon McMillan pairs dogs with military veterans and families. The series features dogs like mixed-breed Peaches, poodle Steeve and Smoky, a certified therapy dog and USAA’s new K9 ambassador and “chief pawsitivity officer.”

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