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s19e07 · 2022-11-27 · 03:00
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Pit Bulls & Parolees
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Pit Bulls & Parolees follows the turbulent drama and bittersweet moments as ex-convicts and ill-reputed dogs come together to strengthen one another. Sharing the same dominant traits of a pit bull -- determination, agility, strength and energy -- Torres has the power to make a positive change for the prison community and the dog world. Watch as one woman pulls the weight of 1,000 men to fulfill her dream of saving pit bulls from dangerous situations and giving parolees a chance to repair their reputations and their lives.
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20 this season · 244 totals08e01 New Frontiers 2015-09-20 02:02
New Frontiers
A new season brings new challenges as Villalobos Rescue Center expands beyond New Orleans and into the surrounding swamps, opening a satellite shelter in nearby Assumption Parish.
s08e02 Jail Break 2015-09-27 02:02
Jail Break
A challenge comes in the form of a stray dog stuck in the swamp, Tia takes in two sickly puppies from an overwhelmed owner, and one of Villalobos favorite residents finally finds a chance at a forever home.
s08e03 Scarred 2015-10-04 02:00
Scarred
Sui, ready for more responsibility, tests himself by taking the lead in a rescue, an adopter looks for a dog that will feel at home around her many chickens, and Tia rescues a pit bull with scars that reveal a painful past.
s08e04 New Heights 2015-10-11 02:00
New Heights
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.
s08e05 Knife's Edge 2015-10-18 02:00
Knife's Edge
A New Hampshire family travels south to find a new family companion, a call about an aggressive dog leads to a heartbreaking discovery, and Earl visits a spine specialist to try to put an end to years of pain.
s08e06 Shock to the System 2015-10-25 02:00
Shock to the System
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.
s08e07 First Time for Everything 2015-11-08 03:00
First Time for Everything
Tia rescues a dog tied up in an abandoned house, but getting him out proves a challenge. And Tania pulls out all the stops to get an unusual resident a home, but a health scare puts the adoption at risk.
s08e08 Blindsided 2015-11-15 03:02
Blindsided
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.
s08e09 The One 2015-11-22 03:02
The One
Tia and her staff scramble to coax a scared dog, hiding under a vehicle, to safety. Tania's in-laws are seeking a new addition to their home. And, Tia's sone Moe and his fiancée Lizzy prepare for their wedding day.
s08e10 A New Best Friend 2015-11-29 03:00
A New Best Friend
Tia attempts to rescue a scared pit bull after he is abandoned by his owners in an empty house. A mother and daughter from Oklahoma arrive in New Orleans, seeking a new best friend. And Tia's personal dog, Jethro, falls dangerously ill.
s08e11 Low Rider 2015-12-06 03:00
Low Rider
An dog's chance at a forever home is put at risk when a tumor is found. Tia faces a tough decision when an aggressive dog becomes a danger to her staff. VRC tries to reunite a stray dog with its owner.
s08e12 The Gift 2015-12-20 03:00
The Gift
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.
s08e13 A Long Time Coming 2016-01-03 03:00
A Long Time Coming
In one of the worst cases of neglect Tia has ever seen, the team tries to nurse a severely malnourished dog back to health. And, ten years after Hurricane Katrina, one of the survivors finally has a chance at a forever home.
s08e14 Eye of the Storm 2016-01-10 03:00
Eye of the Storm
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.
s08e15 Behind Bars 2016-01-17 03:00
Behind Bars
Tia enlists Matt's help adopting a patrol dog out to his former home, Dixon prison. Then, Tia gets a call about two dogs left behind when their owners abandoned the property. And, Tania has trouble letting go when Brandi is up for adoption.
s08e16 A Street Dog Named Desire 2016-01-24 03:00
A Street Dog Named Desire
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.
s08e17 The Incomparable Dr. K 2016-01-31 03:00
The Incomparable Dr. K
An outbreak of disease in the swamps threatens the dogs. Tania goes out on her own to save a stray pit from the streets and is faced with a difficult rescue. And after years of waiting for a forever home, Jackson finally gets his shot.
s08e18 New Day, New Blood 2016-02-14 03:00
New Day, New Blood
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.
s08e19 Second Savior 2016-02-21 03:00
Second Savior
When a sinkhole threatens to swallow a nearby neighborhood, Tia teams up with cat expert Jackson Galaxy to rescue dozens of cats. And, after finding a neglected mama dog near the warehouse, Tia and her team span out to try and find her puppies.
s08e20 Never Meant Harm 2016-02-28 03:00
Never Meant Harm
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.