Pit Bulls and Parolees

2009
4.9
1.54K reviews
TV-14
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Season 8 episodes (20)

1 New Frontiers
9/19/15
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.
2 Jail Break
9/26/15
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.
3 Scarred
10/3/15
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.
4 New Heights
10/10/15
Season-only
After their beloved dog passes, an adventurous Californian couple searches for a new best friend, Matt races against time to save puppies from under railroad ties, and Villalobos receives devastating news about one of their favorite dogs.
5 Knife's Edge
10/17/15
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.
6 Shock to the System
10/24/15
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.
7 First Time for Everything
11/7/15
Tia rescues a dog tied up in 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.
8 Blindsided
11/14/15
After a dog is shot, Tia races to save his life. Then, Matt and Lizzy scramble to rescue a scared and sick puppy running loose on the busy roads near the warehouse. And after red-flags are raised during a home check, Tia faces an agonizing decision.
9 The One
11/21/15
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.
10 A New Best Friend
11/28/15
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.
11 Low Rider
12/5/15
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.
12 The Gift
12/19/15
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.
13 A Long Time Coming
1/2/16
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.
14 Eye of the Storm
1/9/16
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.
15 Behind Bars
1/16/16
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.
16 A Street Dog Named Desire
1/23/16
When a reputed dognapper dumps a dog at Villalobos, Mariah scrambles 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.
17 The Incomparable Dr. K
1/30/16
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.
18 New Day, New Blood
2/13/16
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.
19 Second Savior
2/20/16
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.
20 Never Meant Harm
2/27/16
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.

About this show

Two hundred pit bulls, 10 dusty acres in the middle of nowhere and convicted felons on parole. It's the crossroad for a chance at redemption, rehabilitation and rebirth for both man and man's best friend. At the center of it all is Tia Maria Torres, pit bull trainer and founder of the Villalobos Rescue Center.

Ratings and reviews

4.9
1.54K reviews
A Google user
February 24, 2019
I love morethan any youask for I wish Icould aford it I hadcable that is how I became abig fanof it in the frist place. The mostmessed upand scariest thingin my lifehappened therewas aFIREINMY APART.ILOSTEVERYTHING IHAD ANDthatisjust thetipoftheiceberg ALMOST 4YEARS BEFORETHAT I LIVEINA Chicago I can't even tell you how nasty woman r it would be inappropriate nastywomenina SHELTER FOR 14mon. andgot a slumlord but better than the luvyaTia n fam. sorry for nospaces I couldn't fit withoutdoing that
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traci brosch
November 2, 2014
Great show. It really reveals how these dogs are just so special and wonderful. It is not a bad breed but a breed that has been misused by humans and when given the opportunity they can show their true nature..... Loving and kind, loyal and true. Hopefully the public can be properly educated on this breed and how to care for animals of all walks of life.... With compassion,love and understanding. Thank you for doing a great job rescuing the pups and peeps. Prayers sent your way!
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A Google user
October 18, 2016
It is a loss for California, which needs something like Tia and her crew to save them from looking totally ridiculously stupid for forcing her to move. They are so ignorant(the people and authorities, have no brains to force her out of there state.) They screwed up big time, they need as much good publicity as they can get!!
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