Pit Bulls and Parolees
Follow Tia Torres, founder of Villalobos Rescue Center, and her family as they rehabilitate both felons and ill-reputed pit bulls who come together to rescue one another from their dim pasts, and bring new meaning to life.
Type: tv
Season: 1
Episode: 1
Duration: 43m
Release: 2009
Rating: 7.9
Season 1 - Pit Bulls and Parolees
2009-10-30
"Tia Torres and a team of parolees work together to rescue and rehabilitate pit bulls at the Villalobos Rescue Center, the largest pit bull rescue facility in the country."
2009-11-06
"Tia Torres and her team of parolees work with a cast of Renaissance fair pirates who are looking to adopt a pit bull. Meanwhile, Tia's husband goes to court to face a bail hearing."
2009-11-13
"While Tia is traveling with her daughter to rescue a pit in Sacramento and a stray outside Wasco state prison, the parolees deal with a sudden snowstorm back at the ranch."
2009-11-20
"Tia Torres deals with a missing parolee and has trouble convincing her daughter to pull her own weight at the rescue center."
2009-11-27
"Tia Torres and her team of parolees track down a wild pit bull living in a local park."
2009-12-04
"Tia Torres travels to Las Vegas for a benefit supporting the struggling rescue center."
Season 2 - Pit Bulls and Parolees
2010-11-20
"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."
2011-01-08
"Tia considers another property when the ranch is threatened by a wildfire."
2011-01-15
"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."
Season 3 - Pit Bulls and Parolees
2011-11-12
"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."
2011-11-19
"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. Then, when a second story about a dog in death row comies in, the guys need to kick it into high gear."
2011-11-26
"Tia decides to hire new parolees, but one parolee may blow his chance at redemption before the first day is done. And then, one of Villalobos most beloved dogs, Creature, is on the receiving end of shocking news which may end his chances of being adopted."
2011-12-03
"It's a time of celebration as Armando's wedding day approaches, but even on this happy occasion the dogs come first. When a rescue mission becomes more than she bargained for, Tia is the one racing to the altar, not wanting to miss Armando's big day."
2011-12-10
"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 the streets of Jackson, MS."
2011-12-17
"Tia's daughter faces a difficult decision when her beloved dog's health takes a turn for the worse. Then, Tia sends her team to rescue a mother pit bull and her puppies from horrific conditions in an abandoned home."
2012-01-07
"A parolee goes off track, forcing Tia to make a hard choice; a short-term home is needed for a dog whose owners' home was ravaged by a fire."
2012-01-14
"Three roommates contact Tia about adopting a pit bull who can fit in with their extreme, fast-paced lifestyles. And, the parolees are sent running for cover when they uncover three beehives."
2012-01-21
"Tia, Mariah, the twins and the parolees launch a massive rescue effort to track down a pit bull and her puppies that have been dumped in the Mojave Desert."
2012-02-04
"Bryan aces a rocky path to redemption; a rescued pit pull steals the heart of a potential adopter."
2012-02-11
"Tia contends with a shocking rescue and a surprise animal-control inspection."
Season 4 - Pit Bulls and Parolees
2012-10-06
"It's a whole new world for Tia, her family, the parolees, and most importantly, her pitbulls, when they packs up their lives ahd moves across country to New Orleans. But the move is only the first of many challenges Tia faces."
2012-10-13
"Tia meets a family of eight looking to adopt a new dog after losing theirs to cancer. Then, a rescue-call takes Tia and her daughter Tania into New Orlean's infamous ninth ward to face off with a snarling, sick dog."
2012-10-20
"A volunteer at Villalobos adopts a dog with an uncommon history; a man who rescued two dogs needs help caring for them from Tia and her daughter Mariah."
2012-10-27
"A pit bull is saved from drowning in a canal by a young girl after it evaded Tia for weeks; Tia must hire another parolee when twenty new puppies arrive at Villalobos."
2012-11-03
"Tia goes to Nashville with Tania and a new parolee to rescue a dog that's about to be put down. Meanwhile, back in New Orleans, Mariah tries to keep Villalobos safe during a storm; and a puppy rescued from the 9th Ward may find a new home."
2012-11-10
"Tia and the twins board a boat to rescue a dog abandoned in a swamp outside New Orleans. Meanwhile, a young parolee is stressed out by work and parenthood."
2012-11-24
"A mother and her puppies are in distress and require a dangerous rescue mission; Tia is shocked by one of her most loyal parolee's future plans."
2012-12-01
"Tia addresses her lazy parolees, which leads to a fiery confrontation with Randy; a strange-looking dog is rescued from the searing heat."
2013-01-12
"Tia and the twins try to make the best of a bad situation after they learn of Chong's cancer diagnosis."
2013-01-12
"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."
2013-01-19
"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."
2013-01-26
"New arrivals at Villalobos overcrowd the kennels after a friend of Mariah's passes away, a family hope to adopt four dogs, but it requires a trip back to California."
2013-02-02
"A dangerously ill dog is rescued by Tania and Tia from the streets of New Orleans. Villalobos favorite, Chong, takes a turn for the worse as his cancerous tumor grows. And Tia offers to help with a long distance adoption in New York City."
2013-02-09
"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."
Season 5 - Pit Bulls and Parolees
Season 6 - Pit Bulls and Parolees
2014-10-04
"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."
2014-10-11
"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."
2014-10-18
"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."
2014-10-25
"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."
2014-11-01
"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."
2014-11-08
"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."
2014-11-15
"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."
2014-11-22
"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."
2014-11-29
"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."
2014-12-20
"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."
2015-01-03
"Tania leads a rally to find forever homes for the dogs; Earl enlists the parolees help in decorating the Tahyo Tavern for a festive Christmas feast."
2015-01-10
"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."
2015-01-17
"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."
2015-01-24
"Heart-breaking plea is made by veteran to help be reunited with his dogs; overwhelmed shelter needs Tia's help; former volunteer returns."
2015-02-07
"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."
2015-02-07
"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."
2015-02-21
"Tia looks back on some of her all time favorite moments and pit bull rescues."
2015-02-21
"Tia looks back on some more of her all time favorite moments and pit bull rescues."
2015-02-28
"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."
2015-03-07
"Local shelter fights Tia over the fate of a scared and violent pit bull; local couple hopes to find friend for the family dog; after long recovery, dog rescued from near death has chance at forever home in Boston."
2015-03-14
"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."
Season 7 - Pit Bulls and Parolees
2015-09-26
"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."
2015-10-03
"A parolee takes the lead in a rescue in an attempt to assume more responsibility; a woman looks for a dog that will be comfortable around her chickens; Tia saves a pit bull with scars that indicate a painful history."
2015-10-10
"Matt hurries to save puppies that are under railroad ties; a California couple search for a new best friend; bad news arrives about one of Villalobos' favorite dogs."
2015-10-17
"A family from New Hampshire visits Villalobos in hopes of finding a new companion; an alert about an aggressive dog results in a heartbreaking discovery; Earl visits a spine specialist to address his chronic pain."
2015-10-24
"A mission to rescue a stray turns into a terrifying ordeal for Matt, forcing Tania to take the lead. Meanwhile, a new recruit experiences the heartbreak associated with a life in dog rescue; and one of the center's favorites has a shot at a forever home."
2015-11-07
"A dog is tied up in an abandoned house, presenting a unique challenge for Tia to rescue it. Meanwhile, Tania works hard to find a home for one of Villalobos' residents, but the adoption could fall through due to a health scare."
2015-11-14
"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."
2015-11-21
"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 fianc\u00e9e Lizzy prepare for their wedding day."
2015-11-28
"A pit bull is abandoned by its owners in an empty house; a mother and daughter come from Oklahoma looking for a new best friend; Tia's dog Jethro becomes ill."
2015-12-05
"A dog has a tumor that could affect its chances of getting a forever home; an aggressive dog becomes a danger to the staff; Villalobos hopes to bring a stray and its owner together again."
2015-12-19
"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."
2016-01-02
"Tia and the Villalobos team celebrates 100 episodes; Aftershow to follow."
2016-01-09
"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."
2016-01-16
"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."
2016-01-23
"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."
2016-02-27
"A family hopes for a reunion with a dog that was rescued on a previous episode. Meanwhile, Earl's sudden change in behavior forces a confrontation with Tia; and Matt faces an important 2016-02-27decision."
Season 8 - Pit Bulls and Parolees
2016-12-03
"After flooding devastates Louisiana, Tia and the team at VRC race to help the victims - including former adopters who have lost their home, and a woman separated from her dogs when flooding overwhelmed her house."
2016-12-10
"Tia goes to Detroit to assist a rescue operation that's in danger of closing. Back in New Orleans, the team is on the lookout for a stray pit bull; and a grieving adopter begins her search for another companion."
2017-01-07
"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."
Season 9 - Pit Bulls and Parolees
2017-08-05
"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 her."
2017-08-05
"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."
2017-08-12
"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."
2017-08-19
"Villalobos' oldest resident, Summer, a pit with severe arthritis, has a chance at a forever home; Earl works to improve a dog's social skills, hoping to make him more adoptable; Kanani's girlfriend, M2, takes on her first rescue."
2017-08-26
"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. And, a healthy dog tied up outside VRC leads to a shocking story and a difficult decision."
2017-09-02
"After Tia and Sugar rescue a stray, they are shocked by what they find and race him to the vet. New worker Darius pursues his dream of working in the veterinary field. And an empty nester heads to Villalobos looking for a new companion."
2017-09-09
"Earl takes the lead in restoring an abandoned Rottweiler back to health. A service dog organization from North Carolina reaches out to Villalobos in search of a new dog for their program. M2 goes on her second rescue, taking in an owner surrender."
2017-09-16
"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."
2017-09-23
"Tia takes a deeper look at some of the fans' favorite stories; including never before seen footage."
2017-09-23
"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."
Season 10 - Pit Bulls and Parolees
2018-01-06
"A homeless man asks Villalobos to take his puppies, so Mariah and Marcel decide to help people living on the streets with their dogs. Meanwhile, Tia and Mariah surprise the family with a gift celebrating their bond; and a gift changes the lives of the dogs."
2018-01-06
"Tia hires three new parolees, but things quickly take a turn for the worse; a rural shelter threatened with closure needs Tia's help; a family recovering from the loss of their home and dog in a flood comes to VRC looking for a new best friend."
2018-01-06
"A special episode takes a look at the dogs that will always hold a loving place in the family's hearts, from the first pit bull that Tia rescued to the dog that walked Tania down the aisle."
2018-01-13
"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."
2018-01-27
"Tania and Mariah make it their mission to help two puppies diagnosed with swimmer\u2019s syndrome take their first steps; Marcel rescues a stray dog trapped beneath a house; a couple from New York are looking for a companion to share their active lives."
2018-02-03
"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 of \"Pit Bulls & Parolees.\""
2018-02-17
"Villalobos is invited to attend their first Puppy Bowl, and a lucky pup is chosen to represent the rescue. Meanwhile, a new parolee joins Tania on his first rescue mission; and a couple from Florida visits VRC in search of a dog to help heal their broken hearts."
2018-02-24
"Tia races to rescue an emaciated puppy chained to an abandoned home; a couple visits VRC in hopes 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."
Season 12 - Pit Bulls and Parolees
Season 13 - Pit Bulls and Parolees
Season 14 - Pit Bulls and Parolees
Season 15 - Pit Bulls and Parolees
Season 16 - Pit Bulls and Parolees
Season 17 - Pit Bulls and Parolees
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