Pit Bulls and Parolees Show Summary, Upcoming Episodes and TV Guide

A Pennsylvania prison offers to take 20 dogs from Villalobos. An emaciated pit bull fights for its life. A potential adopter travels from Michigan to meet a dog that stole her heart, but then is shocked when she comes face to face.

As Moe and Lizzy reveal they are expecting a second child, parolee Spencer announces he's expecting his first. Alongside a busy road, an injured dog is found. And things don't go as planned when Lizzy's favorite canine goes up for adoption.

When an aggressive dog is in danger of being put down, Tia heads to South Carolina to save him. A couple from Florida comes to VRC hoping to find a dog that will enjoy retired life with them. Parolee Toney Converse takes on more responsibility.

A Harley-loving adopter comes to Villalobos from Michigan. Mariah and Lizzy struggle to catch a stray pit in New Orleans East. When a litter of black pit-mix puppies are dropped off at the Sanctuary, Tia and M2 turn to social media to adopt them out.
 

As VRC braces for Hurricane Barry, Tia and her crew ensure the animals' safety and Mariah and Earl tend to a stray Labradoodle that has been shot. Later, a cancer survivor hopes to rescue an unwanted dog she loves called East.

The family of Mutt, an employee who recently passed away, meets the dog that he chose for them. A stray near a middle school leads Tia and M2 on a wild good chase. And, Lizzy and Moe tackle the challenging task of renovating the dog agility course.

When a 3-legged dog has trouble finding a forever home, Amanda Giese from Panda Paws Rescue comes to New Orleans to help. Parolee Troy shares some life changing news with the VRC crew. And, Villalobos helps an employee's dad find a new companion.

Tania is shocked by what she finds once she gets a stray dog back to the rescue. An empty nester brings her family to Villalobos to help her find a companion. And, the family are determined to solve their messy pigeon problem.

One of Earl's favorite dogs finally has a chance at a forever home. Tia heads to a small shelter in rural Louisiana to help with a hound that they took in. And, Tania, Mariah, and Lizzy take on a project that showcases dogs in their forever homes.

Return adopters visit Villalobos to find a dog that will feel at home on their boat; Tania and Mariah head out to rescue a stray that is hiding beneath a shipping container; parolee Jammall starts to slip up, risking his future at the rescue.

Lizzy tries to track down the owner of a dog tied up outside the rescue. An older couple comes looking for their first dog, but their choice requires special temperament testing. And, when a dog develops allergies, Mariah looks for a natural cure.

Lizzy and Elise struggle to rescue a stray on the train tracks near the Villalobos warehouse. Mariah enlists help to get to the bottom of her dog Tater's nagging pain. A senior dog with a long medical history finally has her shot at a forever home.

Villalobos celebrates Halloween by throwing a costume party for dogs to help raise money for the rescue. An old friend from the TV crew comes to adopt a family member. And, Lizzy struggles to rescue a stray dog in the middle of the night.

Wanting to give the senior dogs a special place, Lizzy, Tania, and Mariah create a 'retirement center' at one of the warehouses. And, Lizzy rescues a dog that has one of the worst skin conditions she has ever seen.

Lizzy and Marcel team up to catch a stray pit bull; a family-to-be visits Villalobos to adopt a dog that will complete the unit; Tia reveals the publication of her first book.

Former adopters want to expand their family and adopt Caleb, a puppy that Tania rescued at birth, but Tia is unsure he will fit in with their other dog. Also: when a local gets arrested, his dog is left behind and VRC is called in to help.

The police need Villalobos' help when a woman in the French Quarter is rushed to the hospital, leaving her dogs behind; a recent divorcee from Alabama visits the rescue to help fill the void in his home; Rhino faces a health crisis.

Two teachers from Massachusetts fall in love with a deaf puppy they hope to give a forever home; a house fire reveals a massive dog-hoarding situation; Earl's wisdom isn't enough to keep one of the parolees from getting into trouble.

Moe and Lizzy rescue a sick, scared stray, but a diagnosis proves tricky. A friend of the rescue visits in hope of adopting a dog that has previously been overlooked. And new mom Tania struggles to find a balance between life and work at Villalobos.

Villalobos is invited to attend their first Puppy Bowl; new parolee Spencer joins Tania on his first rescue mission; a couple from Florida visits VRC in search a dog to help heal their broken hearts.

Tania and Mariah make it their mission to help two puppies diagnosed with swimmer's syndrome take their first steps; Marcel rescues a stray dog trapped beneath a house; a couple from New York look for a companion to share their active lives.

A former adopter comes back to Villalobos to find a companion to support her through her battle with cancer. The VRC crew join efforts to rescue an injured stray near the warehouse. And Tia puts a new parolee through his paces.

This special episode takes a look at the dogs that will always hold a place in the family's hearts. From the first pit bull that Tia rescued to the dog that walked Tania down the aisle, family members share why each dog is so important to them.

A couple is torn between two dogs and can't decide which one to bring home. A terrified neighborhood stray in dire need of medical attention results in a difficult rescue for the VRC crew. And Country Matt returns, seeking a job for his brother.

A California man hopes to find a new dog while he battles cancer; after Lizzy rescues a sick dog she rushes to the vet; Tania and Perry prepare to embark on a new chapter in life -- parenthood.

Earl takes the lead in restoring an abandoned Rottweiler to health; service dog organization from North Carolina reaches out to Villalobos in an attempt to find a new dog for their program; M2 goes on her second rescue.

A call in the middle of the night sends Tia racing to deal with a family emergency; a homeless man reaches out for assistance when his dog has trouble breathing; a healthy dog tied up outside VRC leads to a shocking story and a difficult decision.

A couple from New Jersey falls in love with a new best friend but the adoption gets put on the line when Dr. Kristen discovers a heart murmur; Tia heads out to the swamps to rescue a dog in need of medical attention and the diagnosis shocks her.

A mother and son travel from Boston with hopes of adopting a dog, but Tia struggles to find a good fit for the family; Lizzy rescues a maggot-covered dog that was found lying on the road and races to the vet, hoping to save it.

Newlyweds from New Jersey come looking for a new family member; Tia rescues an injured stray that the community has been trying to help; with his family back home in Virginia, longtime parolee Sui faces a tough decision.

When a dog that was adopted out mysteriously appears in a shelter in Mississippi, Tania and Earl head to the rescue. Parolee Joe is left shaken after separating two stray dogs fighting outside the shelter. And an adoption doesn't go as planned.

When Tia receives an adoption email unlike any she's seen before, she makes a cross-country trip to find a dog a special home in time for Christmas; the kids' significant others band together to give the family an unforgettable present.

A woman travels all the way from San Diego to give one of Villalobos' senior dogs a chance at a home; Lizzy and Marcel search for a mama dog's lost puppies out in the country; a new parolee makes a helpful discovery on his first day.

Earl returns from rehab, hoping to rebuild his life working with the dogs; a couple comes looking for a dog who can handle crowded streets of NYC; Lizzy rescues a dog after a confrontation with the owner who abandoned it.

After seeing their dog rescued on an episode of the series, a family contacts Tia in the hope of being reunited. Tia is forced to confront Earl about his sudden change in behavior. And, Matt makes a life-altering decision.

Tia is short-staffed, but finding a parolee who is prepared for the demands of the job is proving difficult. Then, when Tia hears about a pack of pit bulls running in the street, the team races to the rescue and find an overwhelmed owner.

When a reputed dognapper dumps a dog at Villalobos, Mariah tries to find the owner. A new parolee needs Tia's help when he realizes he is in over his head. And, after having her last adoption fall through, Smack has a second chance at a loving home.

When a tornado tears through New Orleans, Tania takes charge - but is furious when the parolees fail to show up to help. And a fellow pit bull trainer seeks Tia's help adopting a dog she can put to work.

With the holidays quickly approaching, Tia surprises her family, the parolees and every dog at the rescue with an extraordinary gift. But turning this giant gift into something Villalobos can actually use will require herculean effort.

Abandoned by his owners in an empty house, Tia tries to rescue this scared pit bull; family from Oklahoma seeking new best buddy; Tia's dog, Jethro, becomes seriously ill.

Tia races to save the life of a dog that's been shot; a scared and sick puppy running loose near heavy traffic is pursued by Matt and Lizzy; Tia faces an agonizing decision after a home inspection raises red-flags.

When Tania and Matt try to rescue a stray, Matt gets the scare of a lifetime and Tania takes over. A new recruit learns the heartbreak that comes with a life in dog rescue. And one of Villalobos' favorite ladies finally has a shot at a home of her own.

Adventurous Californian couple want to find a new dog to replace their recently passed one; Matt must hurry to save puppies trapped under railroad ties; sad news comes to Villalobos.

Stray dog from the swamp comes to Villalobos; an overwhelmed owner hands over two sickly puppies to Tia; and a Villalobos favorite may have found a home.

After seeing their dog rescued on an episode of the series, a family contacts Tia in the hope of being reunited. Tia is forced to confront Earl about his sudden change in behavior. And, Matt makes a life-altering decision.

Tia is short-staffed, but finding a parolee who is prepared for the demands of the job is proving difficult. Then, when Tia hears about a pack of pit bulls running in the street, the team races to the rescue and find an overwhelmed owner.

When a reputed dognapper dumps a dog at Villalobos, Mariah tries to find the owner. A new parolee needs Tia's help when he realizes he is in over his head. And, after having her last adoption fall through, Smack has a second chance at a loving home.

When a tornado tears through New Orleans, Tania takes charge - but is furious when the parolees fail to show up to help. And a fellow pit bull trainer seeks Tia's help adopting a dog she can put to work.

With the holidays quickly approaching, Tia surprises her family, the parolees and every dog at the rescue with an extraordinary gift. But turning this giant gift into something Villalobos can actually use will require herculean effort.

After risking life and limb to rescue a scared pit bull, Tia finds herself battling with a local shelter over the dog's fate. And, after a long recovery, a dog that was rescued from the brink of death finally has a shot at a forever home in Boston.

Tia races to save the life of a dog that's been shot; a scared and sick puppy running loose near heavy traffic is pursued by Matt and Lizzy; Tia faces an agonizing decision after a home inspection raises red-flags.

When Tania and Matt try to rescue a stray, Matt gets the scare of a lifetime and Tania takes over. A new recruit learns the heartbreak that comes with a life in dog rescue. And one of Villalobos' favorite ladies finally has a shot at a home of her own.

A veteran makes a heartbreaking plea for help being reunited with his dogs. A shelter overwhelmed by dogs rescued from shocking conditions seeks Tia's assistance. And a former volunteer returns to VRC in search of a new family member.

Tia sends Mariah to California to rescue a former member of the VRC family. A puppy's chance at a forever home is jeopardized by her behavior and Tia jumps into action after receiving an emergency call about an abandoned pit bull.

After risking life and limb to rescue a scared pit bull, Tia finds herself battling with a local shelter over the dog's fate. And, after a long recovery, a dog that was rescued from the brink of death finally has a shot at a forever home in Boston.

Tia's dream of relocating becomes a nightmare as fate turns against her. And, a call from the former owner of one of Villalobos most aggressive dogs leads to the ranch's most emotional reunion yet.

Tia follows-up on the most memorable moments of the past year, and looks ahead to life beyond the second season and the challenges that await her as she prepares to move.

Tia travels with her son to New Orleans, where a dog rescued during Hurricane Katrina is slated to be adopted. While there, Tia saves a stray during a lightning storm.