Pit Bulls and Parolees

Tia Torres and a crew of paroled felons care for abused and abandoned pit bulls and other dogs.
A New Chapter
S19 E1

As a hurricane bears down on VRC, Tia and the crew race to get dogs to safety; Mariah takes the reins for her first solo wolfdog rescue; Lizzy and Earl help a music-loving Kentucky couple find the perfect dog to join their karaoke nights.

Incredible Catch
S19 E2

M2 leaps into action to save a dog roaming the cane fields before it runs afoul of harvest machinery; Tia and Earl help match veteran adopter Kim with a senior dog; Toney and Emily make every day count for hospice dog Chester.

Dirt Road Refugees
S19 E3

Tia and Lizzy answer a distress call from a Mississippi shelter and take on eight dogs in desperate condition; M2 holds down the fort at VRC while juggling life as a mom of two; Mariah finds the perfect home for her special-needs foster dog Rant.

Bad Reputation
S19 E4

Tia interviews a woman with a deadly past, who could become VRC's first-ever female parolee; Lizzy and Heidi save a tiny dog from the train tracks; veteran adopters Edie and Dennis return to Villalobos seeking their next senior canine.

Watching from Above
S19 E5

For an adopter, a dog rescued from the cane fields seems heaven-sent.

The Road Ahead
S19 E6

As the new VRC location nears completion, Tia and the team prep to welcome the public for a volunteer day; an Ohio couple feels a powerful connection with deaf dog Ben; Mariah draws on her passion for motorcycles to honor her beloved pit bull Tater.

Life in a Cage
S18 E3

VRC is at its limit when the amount of rescues and drop-offs rise; Lizzy and Toney travel to a remote part of the city to save a trio of orphaned dogs in a dire state; veteran tenant Lil Rocky faces a cancer scare.

Mother of Chaos
S18 E4

Now a mother of two, Lizzy leans on Tia to help find a work-life balance; a California couple hopes to adopt a dog that will be comfortable in the pool; Mariah's mission to save an injured dog leads her to something completely unexpected.

Sound of Silence
S18 E5

At a Mississippi shelter, Tia gives a hybrid wolf-dog a second chance; at the vet, Lizzy is forced to make a tough call for a new VRC resident and later helps a pair of hearing-impaired canines; a California man visits to find a fur-friend.

Change on the Horizon
S18 E6

Tia's plans to handle the flooding at the Claiborne Warehouse change when a hurricane heads toward the city of New Orleans; M2 and Kenani rush to prepare for baby number two, and Tia and Tania's Texas rescue mission takes a sudden turn.

No Wolf Left Behind
S17 E2

Over 50 hybrid hounds are found abandoned in Texas; Tia is faced with her most challenging rescue to date and is determined to find the best solution before it's too late.

Earl's Path
S17 E3

Earl and Toney join forces to rescue a canine from an abandoned home; Mariah is forced to make a difficult decision for her fur-baby, Tater.

Diamond in the Rough
S17 E4

In the midst of the global pandemic, Tia and Mariah must shut down their beloved restaurant and boutique, but they look to a new beginning; a Villalobos senior canine veteran finally finds a forever home.

Befriending a Beast
S17 E5

After rescuing 30 hybrid wolf-dogs, Tia, Tania and the twins return to Texas; in the French Quarter, the pandemic forces Tia to shut down her restaurant, and Toney and Earl band together to deliver meals to the elderly using Tahyo Tavern's resources.

Unexpected Call
S16 E1

When two lovable pups are dropped off at Villalobos' dog boutique, the VRC crew is determined to get them back to good health; a young woman comes in searching for a canine to experience the "Big Easy" lifestyle with her.

The Toughest Choice
S16 E2

Tia and Earl face a decision about an elderly hound needing medical attention at an Alabama shelter; an abandoned, aggressive dog is found roaming a trash-filled backyard.

Rescued From War
S16 E3

Tia takes in a pit bull that was rescued from terrible conditions in Kuwait; an adopter travels from Michigan in hopes of finding a new best friend; when a stray dog ends up at Villalobos, Earl is determined to track down its owner.

Danger Ahead
S16 E4

When Kenani is in a serious motorcycle accident, Tia and the Villalobos crew must band together to ensure him a speedy recovery; a retired Marine visits the center to find a forever fur-friend; Lizzy and Earl rescue a hound found in a parking lot.

Last Chance Rescue
S16 E5

Tia races to a rural shelter in Louisiana to rescue four dogs from euthanasia; Mariah and Toney give a scared, shy dog a shot at a forever home; a unique canine gets a chance at a dog program in a Pennsylvania prison.

Fall From Grace
S16 E6

Mariah and Spencer rescue a dog with severe injuries; a parolee gets arrested; a couple hope to find a friend for their bulldog.

Everything for Emma
S16 E7

Mariah looks for a homeless woman needing to give up her beloved pit bull; Lizzy prepares her favorite rescue for a home after dealing with its medical issues.

One Man's Treasure
S16 E8

Toney and Earl rescue an aggressive dog that is found tied up in front of an abandoned home; Mariah helps a deserted canine that is struggling with neurological issues.

Where Are They Now?
S16 E106

Tia remembers beloved dogs and parolees who have passed through the doors of Villalobos, sharing updates on their post-rescue lives.

Twist of Fate
S15 E2

Tia and M2 take to the water to prepare a pit bull for her forever home; a new parolee comes to Villalobos from Boston, hoping stay on track so that he can make his teenage son proud; a stray dog is near death when Lizzy and Heidi find him.

Pack of Puppies
S15 E3

A Harley-loving adopter arrives; 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.

Saved From the Fight
S15 E4

Tia is called in to help rescue five injured dogs from a dog fighting situation; parolee Spencer gets out of jail and returns to Villalobos; Tia asks Spencer to help out with an adoption as a way to keep him on the straight and narrow.

Escaping Death
S15 E5

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

The Villalobos Bowl
S15 E6

Before heading to New York City's Dog Bowl, Mariah and M2 prepare their most eligible rescues for the big day; Toney and Earl discover an emaciated stray dog roaming a nearby neighborhood; a lone trucker comes to VRC to find a forever friend.

Unexpected Development
S15 E7

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.

A Dream Realized
S15 E8

Two strays lead Lizzy and Villalobos employees on a wild goose chase; a grandmother comes to Villalobos looking for another canine companion, but her dog has other plans; Tania pursues her dream to write a children's book.

Dogs in Prison
S15 E9

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.

You Are Free
S15 E10

Tania tries to rescue a puppy that's hiding beneath a shed; a potential adopter visits Villalobos to find a friend for her dog and she's only interested in the hounds; a beloved employee learns he's finally off parole.

Raised in Rescue
S14 E1

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.

Here in Their Golden Years
S14 E2

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

Home Is Where the Dog Is
S14 E3

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

Happy Howl-o-Ween
S14 E4

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; Lizzy struggles to rescue a stray dog in the middle of the night.

Treasure Not Trash
S14 E5

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; the family is determined to solve a messy pigeon problem.

Match Made Perfect
S14 E6

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

Sisters in Rescue
S14 E7

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

Never Too Late
S14 E8

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 some special temperament testing; when a dog develops allergies, Mariah looks for a natural cure.

Pressure Cooker
S13 E1

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.

Golden Girl
S13 E2

Mariah faces a challenging rescue when she realizes the dog in danger is deaf; former adopters come back to Villalobos set on adopting a special-needs dog; the rescue struggles to track a dog's owner because of outdated microchip information.

A Family Connection
S13 E3

A VRC senior dog finally gets a chance to have a forever home when a couple from Idaho comes to New Orleans to find a new family member.

Southern Dogs in the City
S13 E4

Villalobos is invited to participate in Dog Bowl, creating a chance for a handful of dogs to steal the spotlight; M2 helps a neglected dog left in horrible conditions; a couple take the first step towards becoming parents by adopting a dog.

A Box of Puppies
S13 E5

A potential adopter wants to give a senior dog that has only known life in a kennel a forever home; M2 and Kanani find a box of puppies in a field; Matt and Earl head to the kitchen to cook some fresh food for a sick dog.

Fire Dog
S13 E6

A potential best friend needs to pass a unique test before he can be adopted out; parolee Jammall returns after a mysterious absence; a year after losing their house in a fire, M2 and Kanani do something special for the dog who saved their lives.

Like a Boss
S13 E7

Tia and Country Matt team up to rescue an aggressive dog; a local law student wants to adopt a dog that can go running with her; a dog is brought in with a serious skin condition and tumors.

Last of the Mobsters
S13 E8

Tia and her kids race to rescue a stray dog near a busy highway; an adoption requires some temperament testing when a trucker wants to adopt a dog to join him on the road; a return adopter seeks out a senior dog.

Love at First Sight
S13 E10

Tia's son, Kanani, and his fiancée, M2, prepare for their wedding; parolee Jammall finds an abandoned dog and asks Mariah for help rescuing it; a woman and her son visit Villalobos hoping to find a new friend for their family dog.

The Dogs That Stole Our Hearts
S13 E11

Tia, her children and the extended Villalobos family reveal behind-the-scenes stories about the dogs that stole their hearts over the years.

Village of Wolves
S12 E1

Villalobos is tested like never before when Tia and her crew are called upon to rescue a pack of wolf-dog hybrids abandoned by a backyard breeder; with law enforcement threatening to kill the dogs, the pressure is higher than ever.

A Brother's Return
S12 E2

Country Matt returns to help his brother, a new parolee, overcome his fear of dogs; M2 races to save a stray exposed in the hot sun; at the Villalobos Rescue Center, a couple is eager to adopt a new friend.

Never Let Go
S12 E3

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.

Under Earl's Wing
S12 E4

A family from Chicago comes to VRC hoping to find their first dog; in Assumption Parish, Tia takes in a dog that has been attacked and is near death; Earl mentors a young employee, trying to keep him out of trouble.

A Clean Slate
S12 E5

Former adopters return with their hearts set on Caleb, but Tia Torres isn't sure he's the best fit; when a local man is arrested, Villalobos is asked to help with the dog he left behind; the loss of another employee leaves the center shorthanded.

A Puppy's Journey Home
S12 E6

Villalobos is stretched thin when rescue calls come in one after another; a couple from rural Idaho visits the shelter; Mariah Torres and parolee Leigh help a neighbor whose dog has become too much to handle.

Finding a Hero
S12 E7

A disabled veteran and his wife visit Villalobos to find a pair of dogs to help with his depression; Marcel and Mariah race to help a puppy in need; a rescued dog has trouble settling in, so Tia reaches out to other shelters for help.

Divine Rescue
S12 E8

When former adopters return to VRC to find their dog a companion, Tia and Lizzy switch up their usual adoption procedure to get the best results; Marcel rescues a dog abandoned at a local church and is concerned that some masses could be cancer.

Finally Free
S12 E9

Tia is confronted with the biggest rescue in Villalobos history after receiving a call about a pack of abandoned dogs; local couple visits in hope of adopting a dog to complete their family.

My Underdog Life
S12 E11

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.

A New Year for Villalobos
S11 E1

Tia and Mariah join forces to surprise the family with a special gift that celebrates their unique bond; when a homeless man turns over his seven puppies, Mariah and Marcel are inspired to help others living on the streets.

Shelter from the Storm
S11 E2

Tia hires three new parolees, but things quickly take a turn for the worse; a rural shelter threatened with closure needs Tia's help; and a family recovering from the loss of their home and dog in a flood comes to VRC looking for a new best friend.

The Dogs Who Made Us
S11 E3

Remembering the first pit bull that Tia rescued, and the dog that walked Tania down the aisle; the family looks back at the most memorable dogs.

Soul Survivor
S11 E4

A former adopter returns for a support companion as she battles cancer; the effort to rescue an injured stray; Tia puts a new parolee through his paces.

New Arrivals
S11 E5

Tania races to rescue an expectant mother dog in distress; a young woman looks for a roommate; Tia's son and his wife embark on their biggest adventure.

Treading Water
S11 E6

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.

Cutest Moments Ever
S11 E7

Tia, Tania and Mariah look back at the most adorable moments from the series, as determined by the fans; from surprising rescues and teary reunions to heartwarming adoptions and parolee antics, they'll reveal the cutest moments.

Most Valuable Puppy
S11 E8

Villalobos gets 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.

Left for Dead
S11 E9

Tia races to rescue an emaciated puppy chained to an abandoned home; a couple visit VRC in hope of finding a younger sibling for their dog; a good Samaritan needs help rescuing a stray mama dog still bleeding three weeks after giving birth.

Mama Drama
S11 E10

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; new mom Tania struggles to find a balance between life and work at Villalobos.

City of Second Chances
S10 E1

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.

Young Blood
S10 E2

A new inmate from starts working at VRC, hoping to fill the big shoes that Country Matt left behind; Lizzy and Joe struggle to catch a stray in a nearby neighborhood; A family comes to Villalobos to adopt a dog, hoping to fill a void in their hearts.

A Girl Named Gun
S10 E3

A couple from New Jersey fall in love with an adorable canine, but the adoption is put on the line when Dr. Kristen discovers a heart murmur; Tia ventures to the swamps to rescue a dog in desperate need of medical attention.

Midnight Savior
S10 E5

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.

Tip of the Iceberg
S10 E6

After Tia and Sugar rescue a stray, what they find shocks them and they race it to the vet; new worker Darius pursues his dream of working in the veterinary field; an empty-nester heads to Villalobos looking for a new companion.

A Different Mission
S10 E7

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.

Rising Tide
S10 E8

Concerned about flooding in Assumption Parish, Tia seeks a solution for how she and the dogs would be able to evacuate quickly; Joe feels a special bond with an injured dog he rescues off the street and takes him under his wing.

Our Growing Pack
S10 E9

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.

Hounded
S10 E10

With Villalobos' country location overrun with hounds, Tia turns to a parolee and his new wife for help when a lovable but troublesome dog needs a home.

Down, Not Out
S9 E1

Tia suffers a devastating injury and her children must step up to keep Villalobos running; her family's strength becomes tested like never before as, for the first time, Tia's kids must manage the parolees, rescues and adoptions on their own.

Redeemed
S9 E2

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.

Kindness of Strangers
S9 E3

The great flood of 2016 leaves Louisiana in devastation; Tia and the Villalobos team head out to help the victims, including former adopters; Tia steps in to help reunite a hospitalized elderly woman with her two dogs.

Rock City Rescue
S9 E5

Tia heads to Detroit to help a rescue facility at risk of being shut down; the Villalobos team looks for a stray pit bull in a nearby neighborhood; a grieving adopter comes to VRC, hoping to find a dog to fill the void in her heart.

Our Gift
S9 E6

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.

Pushing Forward
S9 E7

Tia attempts to rescue a stray, but her leg injury holds her back; new parolee Mike struggles to balance working and being a parent; a family comes to Villalobos hoping to adopt a dog for their daughter, but finding a good match proves a challenge.

Hounded
S9 E8

When a dog that was adopted out mysteriously appears in a shelter in Mississippi, Tania and Earl head to the rescue; parolee Joe must separate two stray dogs fighting outside the shelter, leaving him shaken; hound dog adoption doesn't go as planned.

Going the Distance
S9 E9

After his adopter passes away, Tania heads to California to pick up a former VRC dog; a couple from Arkansas struggle to make a decision about which dog to adopt; after being rescued, a badly injured puppy turns out to be a missing pet.

Longing for Home
S9 E10

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.

New Frontiers
S8 E1

The new season introduces a new satellite shelter for Villalobos in nearby Assumption Parish.

Jail Break
S8 E2

Tia and her crew make multiple attempts to save a stray dog; Tia takes in two puppies when their owners can no longer take care of them; at VRC, beloved canine Lopez finally has a chance at a forever home.

Knife's Edge
S8 E5

A New Hampshire family comes a long way to find a new dog; call leads to a heartbreaking find; Earl finally sees a spine specialist.

Shock to the System
S8 E6

Matt gets so scared during a rescue that Tania has to take over; newbie discovers the heartbreak associated with a life in dog rescue; a team favorite finally gets her shot at a forever home.

First Time for Everything
S8 E7

Trying to rescue a tied up dog in an abandoned house proves to be a challenge for Tia; Tania tries her hardest to find a unique dog a home, but a health scare puts the adoption at risk.

Blindsided
S8 E8

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.

The One
S8 E9

The team rallies to get a scared dog out from under a vehicle; Tania's in-laws desire a new dog; Tia's son Moe and his fiancée Lizzy prepare for their big day.

A New Best Friend
S8 E10

Tia and her crew race to rescue an abandoned pit bull stranded in an empty house; at Villalobos, Tia's dog Jethro falls dangerously ill while a mother and daughter arrive seeking a new best friend.

Low Rider
S8 E11

Tumor lowers the chances of a dog finding a forever home; violent dog puts the VRC staff in danger; search is on for stray dog's owner.

The Gift
S8 E12

Tia surprises everyone with an extraordinary gift; however a herculean effort will be required to make it something Villalobos can actually use.

A Long Time Coming
S8 E13

In one of the worst cases of neglect Tia has ever seen, the team tries to nurse a severely malnourished dog back to health; ten years after Hurricane Katrina, one of the survivors finally has a chance at a forever home; celebrating 100 episodes.

Eye of the Storm
S8 E14

Tania is furious that she has to deal with a tornado alone with no help from the parolees; pit bull trainer asks Tia for help adopting a work dog.

Behind Bars
S8 E15

Tia adopts a patrol dog out to Matt's former home, Dixon prison; owners of two dogs abandon property and dogs; putting Brandi up for adoption upsets Tania.

A Street Dog Named Desire
S8 E16

When a known dognapper drops a dog off at Villalobos, Mariah races to find the owner; new parolee finds himself way in over his head; Smack gets a second chance at a loving home after having her last adoption fall through.

The Incomparable Dr. K
S8 E17

Disease outbreak in the swamps threatens the safety of the dogs; Tania goes out on a difficult rescue; Jackson gets a shot at a forever home.

New Day, New Blood
S8 E18

Tia finds herself short handed as Villalobos begins to expand; Pack of running pit bulls leads to an overwhelmed owner; Tia and Lizzie try to find Gidget a forever home for her final days.

Second Savior
S8 E19

Jackson Galaxy, the host of "My Cat From Hell," comes to Tia's aid when a sinkhole swallows a small Louisiana town and leaves 39 cats abandoned.

Never Meant Harm
S8 E20

A family contacts Tia after seeing their dog rescued in an earlier episode and want to bring him home; Earl's sudden change in behavior forces Tia's hand; Matt makes the ultimate decision.

Above and Beyond
S7 E1

Tia gets a phone call about an emaciated pit bull, which turns out to be one of the worst cases she has ever seen; Earl attempts to convince the NY State authorities that a prison dog program is in their best interest.

Good Gone Bad
S7 E2

Maria goes to California to rescue an old friend; a puppy's behavior jeopardizes her chance at a forever home; Tia gets a call for an abandoned pit bull.

A Clash of Wills
S7 E3

Tia and Perry race to save a pit bull tied up and abandoned in a vacant lot; returning adopter, searching for a new family member is surprised by Tia; Earl's son is treated to a lesson in hard work.

Saving Each Other
S7 E4

Heart-breaking plea is made by veteran to help be reunited with his dogs; overwhelmed shelter needs Tia's help; former volunteer returns.

Taming the Beast
S7 E5

Single dad hopes to find pit bull companion for himself and his son to fill gap left by painful break-up; Mariah and Toney rescue puppy that needs surgery to walk.

From Darkness to Dawn
S7 E6

Tia takes a new rescue to the vet and receives heart-wrenching news; community rallies to raise funds for Earl's surgery; Mariah must conquer her greatest fear when an adopter with an unique challenge arrives.

Long Road Home
S7 E7

Hurricane Katrina survivor finally, after ten years, has a chance at getting a forever home; Louise and Matt find much more than the loose pit bull they were looking for.

Blind Hope
S7 E8

Sugar cares for blind pit bull, ravaged by other dogs; Pittsburgh couple falls in love with Baker Red; Earl cares for pup when homeless owner goes to rehab.

A Long Time Coming
S7 E13

Tia and the Villalobos team celebrates 100 episodes; Aftershow to follow.

Last Chance
S6 E1

Forty-seven abused dogs need homes when busted up dogfighting ring makes national headlines.

A Diamond in the Rough
S6 E2

Tia chases down the mysterious origins of a dog during a dangerous midnight raid; long term Villalobos resident's chances of a forever home are threatened by cat; parolees puts his reputation on the line by recommending a friend.

Risky Business
S6 E3

Parolee is headed down the wrong path, only days after being released from prison; former volunteer comes back to adopt a dog, but her Boxer has other plans.

Helter Shelter
S6 E5

An old visting friend of Tia's is quickly is thrown into the fire helping with a rescue; former adopter wants to take on another dog; Mondo cares for an injured, drop-off while Tia and Louise race to save a loose dog on the interstate.

Dumped
S6 E6

Mariah gets personal about getting more dogs in the neighborhood spayed and neutered when puppies are dropped off at the front gate with a note; a heartbroken family hopes to fill a new void in their lives.

Healing Hearts
S6 E7

A dog is left tied up in the blistering summer heat; Matt comes home to save a pit bull from being put down; Tania and Perry decide to adopt a new dog.

Giving Thanks
S6 E9

Tia comes to the rescue of a handicapped puppy found in a sugar cane field; Earl is released from his parole, which leads to a new milestone in his life.

Holiday Special
S6 E10

Tania, inspired by Snickers and Brandi, leads effort to find forever homes for their favorite dogs, and vows this to be the last Christmas they spend in shelters; photographer comes to Villalobos to shoot portraits of each dog for potential adopters.

Shell Shocked
S5 E2

Ten dogs are rescued from inhumane conditions; Tia finds companion for special needs teen.

Pitch Black
S5 E3

Tia, Tania and new employee Perry orchestrate a midnight rescue of an injured dog; unexpected danger threatens a potential home.

Puppy-Palooza
S5 E4

A rescue mission focuses on a protective mama and her litter; William must step up and control rowdy puppies.

Giving Back
S5 E5

Tia is lured into a potentially deadly rescue when two pit bulls hide behind a stack of lumber.

Flood Watch
S5 E6

Tia receives a call about a puppy stuck in a pipe at the edge of the river and enlists the help of the twins and the parolees to rescue the dog; Tania and Perry must help build up a shy puppy's confidence when an adopter comes calling.

A New Future
S5 E7

Tia brings in reinforcements to rescue a dog from a dangerous part of New Orleans; Tania is left stunned when she becomes the center of attention at her boyfriend's birthday party.

Rescuing the Holidays
S5 E8

Tia, her kids, the parolees, old friends and beloved volunteers look back on the most surprising rescues and the most heartwarming adoptions.

Can't Give Up
S5 E9

As the team drives all the way to Michigan for a home check, they get sidetracked by an emergency rescue.

Collision Course
S5 E10

Two dogs running wild on the train tracks prompts a dangerous rescue mission; married couple look to adopt a dog to help heal from tragedy.

Not Meant to Be
S5 E11

Dog does not connect with his would-be adopter who drove hundreds of miles from Texas; work-release inmate is in hot water when prison guards visit Villalobos.

Battle Scars
S5 E12

The Villalobos crew races into the city in search of a dog reportedly hit by a car; with the new arrival needing a kennel, Tia hopes adopting out a dog to a police officer and his sister will relieve capacity.

Almost Perfect
S5 E13

Tia enlists help to rescue a dog left in a dangerous part of town; at Villalobos, a college student is eager to adopt a dog with special needs; a dog is left at the center's door step, causing the parolees to panic.

Rescue Resurrection
S5 E14

Tia is shocked by a discovery she makes while answering a call at a construction site; unusual family looks to adopt a puppy; Tia is heartbroken to learn that a favorite dog's cancer returns.

From the Shadows
S5 E15

Tia and parolee William ensure a special needs dog is adopted; Mariah enlists a parolee's help to rescue a skinny dog; Tania and Perry struggle to plan their wedding.

Perfect Match
S5 E17

Tia heads to a dangerous part of New Orleans to rescue a mama dog left to die; a tropical storm threatens to disrupt Tania and Perry's wedding.

New Orleans, Here We Come
S4 E1

Issues with the local community and government convince Tia to move the Villalobos Rescue Center from California to New Orleans.

Face Off
S4 E2

A large family hopes to adopt a new dog after losing their pet to cancer; Tia and Tania encounter a snarling, sick dog in New Orleans' 9th Ward.

A Gift From Heaven
S4 E3

Tragedy results when Tia and Mariah help a man care for two rescued animals; a Villalobos volunteer wants to adopt a dog with a strange past.

Ghost Dog
S4 E4

A girl needs Tia's help after she saves a pit bull from drowning in a canal; Tia must hire another parolee after 20 new puppies arrive at Villalobos.

Saving Prada
S4 E5

Tia travels to Nashville with Tania and new parolee Randy to save a dog from death row; a storm threatens to flood Villalobos; a rescued puppy may find a permanent home.

Swamped
S4 E6

Tia and the twins search for a dog abandoned in the swamps; a young parolee has a hard time coping with the stress of work and parenthood.

Trapped Below
S4 E7

Tia races to save a mother dog and her puppies; a major event in the life of a loyal parolee leaves Tia reeling.

Boiling Point
S4 E9

Tia addresses her lazy parolees, which leads to a fiery confrontation with Randy; a strange-looking dog is rescued from the searing heat.

Buried Alive
S4 E10

Memphis Grizzlies basketball star Zach Randolph contacts Tia about a dog that was rescued from a drainpipe; Mariah and Earl ready a puppy for adoption.

Freedom Fighters
S4 E11

Tia and her rescue team land in a dangerous situation when an anonymous tip leads them toward a dog-fighting ring; one lucky pit bull awaits permission to enter a new home.

A Family Affair
S4 E12

Mariah is devastated when she learns that a friend has passed away; several dogs are dumped at Villalobos, pushing kennels to the limit; a couple from Tia's past and their father-in-law adopt four dogs, necessitating a trip back to California.

Making Miracles
S4 E13

Tania and Tia rescue a sick dog from the streets; Chong's health deteriorates as his cancerous tumor continues to grow; Tia works on a long-distance adoption.

Storm on the Horizon
S4 E14

Tia readies for the worst as hurricane season approaches; a clue may help Mariah and the twins locate a dog's owner; Rico's grandparents adopt a shy dog.

Storm Surge
S4 E15

Hurricane Isaac batters New Orleans, flooding Villalobos' evacuation location and isolating Tia from the rest of the world.

Judgement Day
S3 E1

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

Prison Break
S3 E2

Tia sends Jake and Armando on a rescue mission to Texas after hearing about two pit bulls who were wounded in a run-in with a porcupine; when a second story about a dog on death row comes in, the guys need to kick it into high gear.

New Blood
S3 E3

Tia decides to hire new parolees, but one parolee may blow his chance at redemption on the first day; shocking news about one of Villalobos' most beloved dogs, Creature, threatens to end his chances of being adopted.

Trapped
S3 E4

The time to celebrate Armando's wedding approaches, but even on this happy occasion the dogs come first; when a rescue mission becomes more than she bargained for, Tia must race to the altar, not wanting to miss Armando's big day.

Southern Uprising
S3 E5

Tia and the twins hit the road after she receives back-to-back calls for help from the South; after helping an army veteran with a new litter of puppies, the team find themselves on a wild chase after an injured dog through Jackson, Miss.

Heart Broken
S3 E6

Tia's daughter faces a difficult decision about her pet; a family of pit bulls in an abandoned house is rescued.

Burn Out
S3 E8

Tia makes a difficult decision; a family seeks shelter for its pit bull after losing a home in a fire.

Pushing the Limits
S3 E9

Roommates with extreme lifestyles want to adopt a pit bull; Tia rescues an abandoned mastiff.

Cut Loose
S3 E10

Tia and Mariah try to track down a pit bull and her puppies that were abandoned in the desert.

Path of Destruction
S3 E11

Tia and Tania help out in the aftermath of a tornado; Mariah oversees her first solo puppy adoption.

Don't Blow It
S3 E12

Tia's goal is to transform the lives of parolees, however, one parolee risks his chances to get on the correct path; a pit bull rescued from the streets of Jackson, Miss., steals the heart of a potential adopter's heart.

A Battle of Wills
S2 E1

After a teenager is attacked by a group of pit bulls, Tia Torres finds herself thrust into a rescue mission to save an innocent pit bull caught up in the media storm.

Return to the Ranch
S2 E2

Tia is sent on a search mission for two tiny puppies on the loose in a trucking yard; Joe, a former parolee, returns to the rank; Tia has to decide whether to take him back.

A Final Verdict
S2 E3

With more dogs arriving every week and husband AJ heading to trial, an exhausted Tia struggles to maintain control at Villalobos; matters worsen when Tia gets a heart-wrenching call that puts her husband's fate in her hands.

A Fighting Chance
S2 E4

Tia is touched by a heartfelt adoption application from a former prisoner turned mixed martial arts fighter.

Devastation
S2 E5

A potential adoption for a dog rescued from Hurricane Katrina brings Tia and her son face to face with the chaos still in Louisiana, five years after the hurricane.

Beware of Dog
S2 E6

A plea for help compels Tia to deal with an out of control pit bull leaving the owner with a heart wrenching life or death decision.

Breaking Point
S2 E7

Tia and Jake are determined to find a unique-looking pit bull a new home; Tia finds out that parolee Billy isn't pulling his weight.

Mission of Mercy
S2 E8

A pit bull that was tethered to a metal post for several days is rescued; Tia rescues a severely injured pit bull from the side of a busy highway.

Saving Tia Torres
S2 E9

Villalobos is invaded by a swarm of bees, forcing Tia to face the costs of having the hive removed; Mariah and Tania suggest throwing a fundraiser for the ranch.

Trial by Fire
S2 E10

Tia's worst nightmares come true, when a wildfire burns dangerously close to Villalobos, forcing her and the parolees to evacuate the nearly 200 dogs from the ranch.

Life in the Spotlight
S2 E12

Tia looks back on the events that shaped the second season.

Redemption
S1 E2

A cast of Renaissance fair pirates look to adopt a pit bull; Tia's husband faces a bail hearing.

Miracle Dog Hilda Finds a Greater Purpose
S1 E3

Hilda was on death's door when a good Samaritan found her on the side of a street in New Orleans; after much rehab and work, Hilda was adopted and became a therapy dog.

Crisis
S1 E4

Tia deals with trouble from her daughter; a parolee goes missing.

Wolf Dog Hybrid Omega Finds Her Pack
S1 E5

Omega is born just one week after her mom's dramatic rescue; it doesn't take long for her to find her best friend - a girl named Shi.

Sin City
S1 E6

Tia attends a benefit for Villalobos at a casino in Las Vegas.