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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.

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.

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.

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.

Villalobos is stretched thin when rescue calls come in one after another; Lizzy tries to rescue a stray pit bull that the NOPD called aggressive in the city; and M2 tries to track down an aggressive dog on the run in the country.

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

On the streets of New Orleans, the VRC crew is on a mission to catch a runaway dog. A Californian family wants a new furry family member, a paralyzed pup named Polly takes a trip to the vet, and Mariah pitches a fundraising idea to the parolees.

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.

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 to keep him on the straight and narrow.

Villalobos participates in Dog Bowl, creating a chance for a handful of dogs to steal the spotlight. M2 helps a neglected dog left in horrible conditions. And a couple takes the first step towards becoming parents - adopting a Villalobos dog.

A Harley-loving adopter comes to Villalobos from Michigan. 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.

As VRC braces for Hurricane Barry, Tia and her crew ensure the animals' safety and Mariah and Earl tend to a stray Labradoodle that has been shot. Later, a cancer survivor hopes to rescue an unwanted dog she loves called East.

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.

When a dog that was adopted out mysteriously appears in a shelter in Mississippi, Tania and Earl head to the rescue. Parolee Joe is left shaken after separating two stray dogs fighting outside the shelter. And an adoption doesn't go as planned.

Tia's plans to handle the flooding at the Clairborne Warehouse change when a hurricane heads towards 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.

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

Tia and Country Matt team up to rescue a reportedly aggressive dog. When a local student wants to adopt a dog that can join her on runs, Earl joins in the training regimen. And, parolee Jammall oversees the care of a dog with serious health issues.

Tia and her kids race to rescue a stray dog near a dangerous, busy highway. An adoption requires some temperament testing in an 18-wheel truck when a trucker wants to adopt a dog to join him on the road. And, a return adopter seeks out a senior 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 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.

Villalobos faces one of their most challenging rescues when a house fire reveals a massive dog-hoarding situation. Two teachers fall in love with a deaf puppy they hope to give a forever home.

Villalobos is invited to attend their first Puppy Bowl, but which lucky pup will represent the rescue? New parolee Spencer joins Tania on his first rescue mission. And, a couple from Florida visits VRC in search a dog to heal their broken hearts.

Tia, her kids and the extended Villalobos family reveal the behind the scenes stories of the dogs that have stolen their hearts over the years.

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.

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

After flooding devastates Louisiana, Tia and her team race to help the victims, including former adopters whose home has been destroyed, and a woman separated from her dogs when water overwhelmed her house.

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.

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.

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. Then, a California man visits to find a fur-friend.

The Villalobos crew celebrates 200 episodes and recount precious memories. From Mariah's beauty pageant days, to memorable rescues. like Walter and Buffy. They reminisce on what it was like to film and the highs and lows of living the rescue life.

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.

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

During the global pandemic, Tia and Mariah make trying decisions.

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.

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 Daisy has other plans. And, Tania pursues her dream to write a children's book.

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. And, the kid's significant others band together to give the family a present they'll never forget.

Tia Torres and a crew of paroled felons care for abused and abandoned pit bulls and other dogs.

With Villalobos' country location overrun with hounds, Tia turns to a trusted parolee and his new wife to help get one of the lovable but troublesome dogs a new home.

Toney and Earl rescue an aggressive dog found tied up in front of an abandoned home. Tia and Lizzy escort a pit bull to its potential forever home in New Jersey, while Mariah helps a deserted canine struggling with neurological issues.

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.

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, and a litter of puppies are welcomed.

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.

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. And, a mother and son visit Villalobos hoping to find a new friend for their family dog.

Tia has a watchful eye on Earl nearly a year after his run-in with the law.

Tia and parolee William go the extra to ensure a shy, special needs dog is adopted by a couple from Florida. Then, Mariah enlists a parolee's help to rescue a dangerously skinny dog. And, Tania and Perry struggle to plan their unconventional wedding.

Lizzy and Elise struggle to rescue a dehydrated dog in the blazing heat. An anxious, abandoned dog is moved to a new warehouse for dogs with special needs. And, Tia and the twins help a friend of the rescue find the perfect match.

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

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.

Tania races to rescue a mama dog clinging to life after being in labor for two days. A young woman comes to Villalobos looking for a roommate to share her new home with. And, Tia's son Moe and his wife Lizzy embark on their biggest adventure yet.

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. And, after being rescued, a badly injured puppy is discovered to be a missing pet.

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.

A former adopter comes back to Villalobos to find a companion to support her through her battle with cancer. The VRC crew join efforts to rescue an injured stray near the warehouse. And Tia puts a new parolee through his paces.

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.

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.

Tania and Mariah work on a fundraiser after Villalobos is invaded by bees.

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.

A wildfire burns dangerously close to Villlalobos.

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.

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.

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.

Tania oversees the rescue of 10 dogs left to die in deplorable conditions. Tia helps a family find the perfect companion for their special needs teenager. The adoption takes a turn for the bizarre when Tia learns about the family's large, exotic pet.

A rescue call about two puppies loose in a trucking yard sends Tia and new parolee Joe on a seek and find mission. And a surprise call to Tania brings former parolee Jake back to the ranch, forcing Tia to decide whether or not to take him back.

Country Matt returns to help his brother, a new parolee, overcome his fear of dogs; Earl and Tia's daughter-in-law race to save a stray running loose in scorching temperatures; a couple of empty nesters visit VRC in search of a new friend.

Tia and her team are tasked with tracking down a pit bull that has been living wild in a local park. It's a dangerous assignment and one that proves far harder than Tia ever expected.

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.

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

With more dogs arriving every week, and husband AJ heading to trial, an exhausted Tia struggles to maintain control at Villalobos.

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.

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.

A potential adoption for a dog rescued during Hurricane Katrina sends Tia and her son, Kanani, on a road trip to Louisiana. Once there, they rescue an abandoned dog during a fierce thunderstorm.

Tia deals with an endless series of crises as her older daughter Tania refuses to pull her weight and a parolee goes missing.

When a dog finally gets a chance at being adopted, the team has to drive all the way to Michigan for the home check. Their journey is disrupted when a plea for help sends Tia chasing after a dog that has been living on the streets for two years.

Tia sends her daughters on a mission of mercy to New Orleans where a friend has rescued a pit bull that was tied to a metal post for several days. While there, the girls are outraged by the frustrations faced by both human and canine residents.

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.

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

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 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.

An adopter from Texas fails to connect with the dog he drove hundreds of miles to adopt, but Tia might have the perfect match. Tania deals with a shocking drop-off. And a work-release inmate is in the hot seat when two prison guards visit Villalobos.

Running a rescue shelter is a financial strain, and it's getting harder for Tia to make ends meet. Despite being loathe to leaving the shelter for even a single night, Tia cannot turn down the offer of a benefit for Villalobos at a casino in Las Vegas.

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.

A rescue mission brings Tia and daughter Mariah face-to-face with a protective mama dog and her litter of seven puppies. With Villalobos now overrun with puppies, it's up to new parolee William to step up and keep control of the rowdy pups.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tia and Jake are determined to find one of Villalobos' most unique-looking pit bulls a new home but when a promising adopter backs out, they are forced to step up their efforts. Parolee Billy is causing tension at Villalobos and Tia must intervene.

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.

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.

In Texas, Tia is determined to rescue over 50 abandoned hybrid hounds.

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.

Tia and the twins try to make the best of a bad situation after they learn of Chong's cancer diagnosis.

Tia is faced with the daunting task of moving her family, the parolees, the kennels and the nearly 200 pit bulls that call Villalobos home. But with no water, no electricity and construction yet to begin, moving may be Tia's greatest challenge yet.

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.

Tia is touched by a heartfelt adoption application from a former prisoner turned mixed martial arts fighter. The plea sends Tania and Mariah on an adoption road trip to Montana, testing them in a way they never expected.

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.

A midnight rescue finds Tia, Tania and new employee Perry scrambling after an injured dog. With the kennels pushed to the limit, a familiar face arrives returns to help out. Then a chance at a forever home is threatened by an unexpected danger.

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.

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

Tia gets a call about a dog loose at a construction site, and is shocked by what she discovers. A family with an unusual lifestyle comes looking to adopt a new puppy. And, when a favorite dog's cancer returns, Tia gets an emotional punch to the gut.

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.

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. And a couple from New York are looking for a companion.

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

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. And, the family are determined to solve their messy pigeon problem.

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.

A plea for help compels Tia to deal with an out-of-control pit bull, leaving the owner grappling with a heart wrenching life or death decision. And, with no kennel space left at Villalobos, parolee Cameron persuades Tia to join him on a wild rescue.