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A Starving Mastiff Needs Help from Angels - Enter Tia and Sui

Tia and Sui are trying to save a mastiff wandering in oncoming traffic before he gets hurt. These dogs aren't usually super interested in humans -- so, only Tia can use her dog whispering magic to help this poor pup.

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Animal Planet's Executive Producer Lisa Lucas sits down with Tia Torres after the Season 6 premiere for a little Q&A in the all-new Aftershow. See the timelapse of the studio setting up.WWW

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Get Ready for a Great Aftershow!

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Break out the tissues because our old friend Cheech finally found his forever home and family! Tears were definitey shed in the final farewell -- but of joy and happiness at seeing this great dog finally find a loving home.WWW

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Cheech Finally Finds His Forever Home and Family!

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Tia and the Villalobos team head to the St. Martin Parish Animal Shelter to take dogs rescued from a fighting ring back to VRC. The poor pups have been through hell and back â€¦ but they still manage to have nothing but love for humans.WWW

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Rescuing Dogs from a Fighting Ring Is Always Heartbreaking

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Another season of Pit Bulls & Parolees with the Villalobos team begins! Join Tia Torres and her crew in Season 6 for more tough rescues in New Orleans where their work is never done. But they will fight on to help save as many pit bulls as they can!WWW

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Pit Bulls & Parolees Returns with More Daring Rescues

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When Tia and Louise arrive on the scene of a frantic homeowner being 'terrorized' by a scared pup, the duo are ready for the worst. The dog they soon meet is VERY different from their usual calls.WWW

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Tia and Louise SHOCKED - Not Your 'Typical' Villalobos Rescue

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When Bug, who has been at Villalobos for a very long time, finally has a chance at a forever home, Tia wants to go the extra mile to make sure she's ready for the lengthy trip - i.e. Acupunture ... The only question is: WILL SHE LIKE IT?!WWW

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Acupuncture for Dogs Is a Thing

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When Tia and Louise set off to reunited a little chihuahua named Pizza with his long lost owner, he is SO happy (sitting on Louise's lap) that he could PEE. Thanks for taking one for the team, Louise!WWW

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REUNITED! This Pup Is SO Excited He Could Pee ... *ON* Louise

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Team Villalobos race off to a crime scene before it's cleared and remaining dogs are moved to a county shelter -- which often can be a death sentence for pit bulls! Can they save these poor pups in time?!WWW

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Dogs at an Active Crime Scene Desperately Need Villalobos' Help!

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The kids make Mom proud with all the incredible work they've done on their new business to support the rescue - a bar! Cajun for "thirsty dog," "Tahyo" Tavern is open for business!WWW

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Headed to Nawlins'? Tahyo Tavern is Open for Business!

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Part 3: Wonder what Tia's many tattoos are all about? Hear what she has to say and find out what her family thinks about being on the show.WWW

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Aftershow:Tia Talks Tattoos and Family

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Part 4: Everyone deserves a second chance. Parolees aren't a "risk" to work with - they're just people who've made mistakes along the way.WWW

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Aftershow:Parolees Are Just People Who Made Mistakes Along the Way

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Part 2: How did Tia get started in the dog rescue world? Well, it was certainly unconventional.WWW

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Aftershow:Tia Used to Train WOLVES and Other Exotic Animals in Sri Lanka

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Part 1: Is it hard to say goodbye to dogs getting adopted after developing such strong bonds? Tia answers that question AND addresses why she thinks there are so many more dogs to rescue in New Orleans vs. their former California region.WWW

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Aftershow:Villalobos Has Over 400 Dogs! WHY?

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Part 5: Is there ever a situation where dogs and/or people don't deserve a second chance in Tia's eyes? Annnnd ... find out Tia's "secret talent"!WWW

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Aftershow:Do Dogs and People Ever NOT Deserve a Second Chance?

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Part 7: Since the beginning of the series, has Tia seen a change in the perception of pit bulls? And, why does she think it's important to give parolees a second chance?WWW

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Aftershow:Is the Perception of Pit Bulls Changing?

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Part 6: Tia talks about flying (and NOT doing it), NOLA vs. Cali, and shares what was one of her favorite rescue and reunion stories.WWW

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Aftershow:What's Tia's Favorite Series Moment She Watches Over and Over?

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Mariah and Villalobos staff are disappointed to discover an abandoned dog left at their newest satellite location.WWW

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A Street Dog Named Desire is Left at the Rescue's Doorstep

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Tia and her crew have taken on two litters of pit bull puppies since arriving in New Orleans, in addition to all the other dogs they're already caring for. With a shortage of parolees to help out, the rescue is stretched thin!WWW

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Overrun With Puppies

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Forever Home Follow-Ups: How are Sean and Naja - and Leggo - doing since leaving Villalobos? Hear from Sean and see how sweet life is with pit bulls!WWW

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Sean, Naja & Leggo - BFFs and Loving Life

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As the new mascot for the New Orleans Voodoo, Rhino lounges backstage and enjoys the pampering limelight before the big game.WWW

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Rhino Gets the Star Treatment

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What's VRC's resident poet been up to since his time on Pit Bulls and Parolees? Catch up with Deshaun and see where he is today.WWW

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Parolees From The Past: Deshaun Lavender

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Two clever strays and a train yard do not mix.WWW

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Villalobos Tales: Tia’s Most Difficult Rescue

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Vladimir is ready to take Manhattan in his new forever home with Al and Jocelyn.WWW

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Vlad and the City

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Earl rushes Samhain, a severely malnourished rottweiler, to Cypress Lake after she was found lying on the side of the road.WWW

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Earl's Personal Project

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Tia relies on a pair of fellow rescuers to reel in Lucky, a dog who evaded Tia for weeks.WWW

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Near Death, Now Saved

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Tia arrives on the scene of one of the most dangerous rescues yet. Two very scared pit bulls are trapped under a large pile of wood and Tia puts herself in harms way to get them out.WWW

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Trapped in Dark, Scary Spaces

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Think puppy-sitting is all glitz and glam?! Get the literal poop scoop on what it takes to look after six newborn pit bull puppies in this deleted scene.WWW

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Puppies Get Fatter, Cuter and Poopier

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There are about 150 dogs at Villalobos and they can get pretty loud. And, they don't always cooperate with shooting the show. 44 Blue Senior Producer Matt Crocco takes us on a tour of the puppy section and introduces some of the (adorable) culprits.WWW

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Shooting a Show with Dogs, Louder than You Think

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After her first adoption fell through, Smack gets her second chance with Doris. See how she takes to her new house and yard!WWW

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Smack's Second Chance at a Forever Home

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Tia and team are called to the scene to help an emaciated mother pit bull and her flea-ridden puppies. But this protective, new mom doesn't want anyone near her newborns.WWW

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Rescuing a Protective Mama Dog and Newborn Puppies

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Forever Home Follow-Ups: Farah and Mark give an update on life with Carlito after the adoption ... And, they reveal a surprise on the way for the whole family!WWW

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Farah, Mark and Carlito's Happily Ever After

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Shooting an episode of Pit Bulls and Parolees can be an audio nightmare. From facing the noise of cars, trucks, trains, boats to 400 barking dogs, sound maestro Scott Larman shares the challenges of recording audio for the show.WWW

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Cars, Trucks, Trains and 400+ Barking Dogs Makes for GREAT Audio ... NOT

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