Pit Bulls and Parolees

Forty-seven abused and malnourished dogs are in need of good homes after a busted up dogfighting ring makes national headlines; however, one of the dogfighting ring leaders is still at large and sending death threats to the temporary shelter.

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.

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.

Tia and Louise search franticly for a loose pit bull; Sui, a new parolee, handles his first adoption; Tania receives heart-wrenching news about Bluie.

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.

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; heartbroken family hopes to fill a new void in their lives.

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.

Tia and Matt are called upon to rescue some dogs from the home of their recently deceased owner; a potential adopter is looking for a dog who is able to thrive at a bed and breakfast.

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.

Tania spearheads an effort to find forever homes for Villalobos pups while Earl rallies the parolees’ festive spirits and enlists their help to decorate the Tahyo Tavern and prepare a very special Christmas feast for the Villalobos family.

Tia scrambles after receiving a phone call about a severely emaciated pit bull. And, a campaign to build a shelter in a NY prison depends on Earl to convince authorities about the benefits of prison dog programs.

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.

When Tia hears about a pit bull tied up and abandoned in a vacant lot, she and Perry race to save him. Tia has a surprise in store for a returning adopter in search of a new family member. And a request from Earl’s son becomes a lesson in hard work.

A veteran makes a heart-breaking 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.

Following a painful break-up, a single dad visits Villalobos in the hope of finding a new pit bull companion for himself and his son. Then, Mariah and Toney rescue a puppy that may never walk if he doesn’t get the surgery he desperately needs.

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.

After spending over 10 years in VRC's kennels, a Hurricane Katrina survivor has a shot at a forever home. And, Louise and Matt search for a loose pit bull on the streets and end up finding more than they bargained for.

When a blind pit bull is attacked by other dogs, the team steps in and takes responsibility for his recovery. And, a couple from Pittsburgh mourning the loss of their pit bull, visits Villalobos and falls in love with one of Tia's favorite dogs.

After her beloved dog passes away, an adopter comes to VRC hoping to fill the void in her heart. Louise and Matt rescue a dog that was hit by a car. And Tia's appearance on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart is threatened when her dog gets sick.

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.