Pit Bulls & Parolees

Tia reflects on the most memorable moments of the series.

With the kennels already full, Tia and Mariah rush a rescued puppy with severe sunburn and a skin infection to the nearest vet. Then, a report of a large dog running through traffic sends Tia and parolee Sui racing to the rescue.

In this special episode, we take a look back at Tia and VRC’s battles against the elements: storms, fires, hurricanes, blizzards, etc.

Challenges arise when 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.

In this special episode, we chronicle the incredible changes that both dogs and parolees have undergone while under VRC’s care.

Sui is ready for more responsibility and takes the lead in a rescue. In the swamps, Tia helps rescue an abused and abandoned pit bull. At Villalobos, an adopter searches for a dog that will feel at home with her many chickens.

This special episode looks back at the most memorable rescues of the series.

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.

A family from New Hampshire is eager to find a dog that fits in with their active winter lifestyle. Earl visits a spine specialist to end his years of back pain while Tia removes an aggressive dog.

One of Villalobos' favorites finally gets the chance at a forever home. In a deserted area, Matt gets a scare of a lifetime and Tania must take over. In Assumption Parish, a new recruit experiences heartbreak during a dog rescue.

Earl's surgery day finally arrives and he is eager to end his pain. At Villalobos, an unusual resident gets a chance at a forever home and Tia races to rescue a dog trapped in an abandoned home.

After a dog is shot, Tia races to save his life. Near Villalobos, Matt and Lizzy race to rescue a scared and sick puppy roaming the streets. In Assumption Parish, a home visit gets derailed when red flags are raised.

Tia and the staff scramble to coax a scared dog to safety. At Villalobos, Tania's in-laws are eager to find the newest addition to their home. Then, Moe and Lizzy prepare for their wedding day.

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.

During a pre-adoption check-up, a dogs chance at a forever home is put on hold. In Assumption Parish, an aggressive dog is found presenting potential danger to the staff.

As the holidays approach, Tia surprises the rescue with an extraordinary gift. However, the gift requires incredible effort and as a result the staff and the community come together to build a new future for Villalobos.

As a tornado hits New Orleans, Tania takes charge and is left frustrated when she is left with little help. Mariah is called upon to help an aggressive dog roaming the streets. A pit bull trainer visits VRC to find a working dog.

Tia enlists the help of Matt when adopting a patrol dog to Dixon prison. After years of rejection, Brandi is finally up for adoption. In Assumption Parish, Tia races to rescue two dogs left behind by their owners.

When a dognapper leaves a canine at Villalobos, Mariah scrambles to find the owner. After having her last adoption fall through, Smack gets a second chance. Tia then receives a frantic call from a parolee who is in over his head.

An outbreak of disease in the swamps threatens the health of the dogs at VRC. As Tania ventures on her own, she is faced with difficult rescue. Then, after years of waiting for a forever home, Jackson finally gets a chance.

Tia struggles to find new parolees who are prepared to handle the constant demand at Villalobos. She is then overwhelmed when a pack of pit bulls roam the neighborhood and the team goes door-to-door to find their owner.

A sinkhole threatens a nearby neighborhood and Tia partners with cat expert, Jackson Galaxy to rescue the dozens of cats left behind. Near the warehouse, a neglected mama dog is found and the team races to find her puppies.

Tia gives viewers a behind the scenes look at some of her favorite rescues and adoptions from Season Seven, including some never before seen footage.

Earl's erratic behavior has the crew worried and Tia is forced to confront him. She is then contacted by a family who saw their dog on the show and are eager to be reunited. Meanwhile, Matt announces his next life decision.

One of the survivors of Hurricane Katrina has a chance at a forever home on the 10th anniversary. At Villalobos, an extremely neglected canine must be nursed back to health before it's too late.