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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.
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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.
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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 … but they still manage to have nothing but love for humans.
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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!
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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.
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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?!
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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!
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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?!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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"!
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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?
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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.
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Aftershow:What's Tia's Favorite Series Moment She Watches Over and Over?
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Even After Brutal Abuse, Dogs Have the Biggest Hearts
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Tia faces a deadline to finish building the Cheech & Chong house ... and who comes to the rescue? The U.S. Marine Corps!
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Producer's Take: Matt Gemmill, Associate Producer on Pit Bulls & Parolees, shares what it's like to work with Tia Torres and and the Villalobos team. Find out what it's really like behind the scenes for the crew.
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Working Behind the Camera at Villalobos
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After being diagnosed with terminal cancer, Anthony loses his best friend when his pit bull was shot by mistake. But he's ready to adopt again and goes to Tia Torres for help. Is it love at first sight when he meets a puppy named Ana?
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Can Devastating Loss Be Healed by Love at First Sight?
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Marcel and Lizzy take a nursing dog out to the location where she was found in an attempt to rescue her missing puppies.
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Mama Dog Leads the Search for Her Pups
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Tania carries the memory of her beloved pit bull Bluie everywhere she goes.
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Tattoo Tales: Tania’s Bluie
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Producer's Take: Matt Gemmill, Associate Producer for Pit Bulls & Parolees, talks about his part to capture the story of a dangerous rescue at a pump station and how the team saved one dog's life.
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Dangerous Rescues Mean 'Sending in the Gemmill'
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Earl gets a tip from his parole officer about a dog in the Ninth Ward. Tia and Earl find him bloody and tied up in an abandoned house. Watch them save this poor guy's life!
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Rescuing Sweet Lopez, Abandoned and Neglected in the Ninth Ward
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Anthony's battle with terminal cancer was eased by adopting a dog. He shares his story about the tragic loss of his best friend and his search for a another companion. Can Tia help him adopt another best friend?
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Battling Cancer Through Devastating Loss
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While driving through rainy New Orleans, Tia spots a stray dog loose on a busy street. She needs to act quickly to save this pup from danger.
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A Rainstorm Rescue
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When a pit bull is hiding out in a swamp inhabited by gators, snakes and many other predators, Tia has to figure out how to save this frightened pup.
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Dangerous Swamp Rescues, All Part of the Job
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With the fire slowly moving away, Tia and her daughters reflect on the fire and breathe a collective sigh of relief.
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After the Fire
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Tia, Jackson and the Twins take an eerie drive through Bayou Corne, a ghost town that is getting overrun with feral cats.
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Welcome to Bayou Corne. Population: 38 Cats
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Watching Tia at work in even the most intense situations is inspiring for the entire crew - and, a reminder that they're not just shooting a "TV Show." They're watching someone with a real mission.
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It's Not Just a 'TV Show' - This Is a Real Mission
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Mike starts his first day of work the rescue picking up dog poop and cleaning out kennels. How will he adjust?
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New Parolee Mike Goes Through the Ringer at Villalobos
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