A Long Time Coming

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.

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. And, a couple of empty nesters visit VRC in search of a new friend.

The police need Villalobos' help when a woman is rushed to the hospital, leaving her dogs behind. A recent divorcee from Alabama visits the rescue to help fill the void in his home. And favorite dog, Rhino, faces a health crisis.

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. And Earl mentors a young employee, trying to keep him out of trouble.

Former adopters return with their hearts set on Caleb, but Tia isn't sure he's the best fit. When a local man is arrested, VRC is asked to help with the dog he left behind. And, with the loss of another employee, VRC finds themselves shorthanded.

Villalobos is stretched thin when rescue calls come in one after another. A couple from rural Idaho visits the rescue, ready to open their hearts to a new friend. And Mariah and parolee Leigh help a neighbor whose dog has become too much to handle.

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. And when a rescued dog has trouble settling in, Tia reaches out to other shelters for help.

Former adopters return to VRC to find their dog a companion. Marcel rescues a dog abandoned at a church. Tia and M2 search for a dog sighted near an abandoned trailer. And Tania and Mariah try baking dog treats to raise funds for the shelter.

Tia is confronted with the biggest rescue in Villalobos history after receiving a call about a pack of abandoned, neglected dogs. A local couple visits the rescue in hope of adopting a dog to complete their family.

When a woman wants to surrender puppies that she can't care for anymore, Tia is shocked by what she finds. Months after their house was destroyed in a fire, M2 and Kanani prepare to move into their new home.

Lizzy and Marcel team up to catch a stray pit bull on the streets near the rescue. A family travels to Villalobos to adopt a dog that will complete the family unit. And after eight years of toil, Tia reveals the publication of her first book.

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.

Mariah faces a challenging rescue when the dog in danger is deaf. Former adopters come back to Villalobos set on adopting a special needs dog. And the rescue struggles to track down a dog's owner because of outdated microchip information.

A senior dog is given a chance at a forever home. A rescue is complicated by the presence of two dogs. And the family discovers their personal dogs' origins when Tia surprises them with DNA test kits.

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 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.