Pit Bulls & Parolees
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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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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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Some dogs are rescued from awful conditions - often dilapidated homes across New Orleans. It's always rewarding to see them find their forever homes after coming from such sad situations.
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Seeing Sad Pups Rescued to Getting New Homes, Is Sweetest Reward
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When Louise & Tia get urgent news about a dog running down the busy interstate, time is of the essence! Can they get to this poor pup before it gets hurt?! Tune in Saturday at 10PM e/p to see what happens next.
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HELP! Terrified Dog Running Down Highway Needs Tia ASAP
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Mariah takes the lead to set up a free spay-and-neuter clinic for the community. And, it's a BIG HIT! Watch highlights from the great event!
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FREE Spay-and-Neuter Clinic, Courtesy of VRC
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When Tania and Perry start to feel ready to adopt another dog, they both fall for a pit bull named Renegade, saved on the first rescue mission Tania ever led. The stars align and the rescuing comes full circle.
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Tania and Perry Welcome a New Addition to the Family
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When Tia gets an urgent message about a puppy tied tightly to a fire hydrant, they race to get there before the intense New Orleans heat gets the best of him.
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New Orleans Heat is Nothing to Mess With, Especially for Dogs
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After Tia and Sugar rescue a poor puppy tied to a fire hydrant, they race to get him back to Villalobos to cool him off and bring down his body temperature.
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Tia and Sugar Fight the Clock to Save an Overheated Puppy
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Keri Hammond Bissette, Sr. Field Producer for 44 Blue, talks the challenges of having to cover the most personal, intimate moments including the loss of loved ones. Hear what she has to share on Tania's loss of her best friend. Rest in peace, Bluie.
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When Tania Lost Her Best Friend - Rest In Peace, Bluie
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SNEAK PEEK: When Tia gets an email from an Afghanistan war veteran who just moved to California, she doesn't hesitate to do what they can to help him and his dogs reunite.
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We Should All Support Our War Veterans, Above and Beyond … Just Like VRC
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Tia and Mariah win the angels of the year award and it's only January. They volunteer to drive two dogs out to their owner in California after the war veteran had to move for a fresh start.
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Reuniting a War Veteran with His Beloved Dogs
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Khalil's been working extra hard to buy a new suit for Homecoming! He's definitely got Dad Earl's great work ethnic - but, maaaybe not the same taste in style. Watch Earl take his son to the suit store ... What a GREAT DAD. *tear*
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Like Father, Like Son ... Most of the Time
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After Tia and Perry rescue a neglected dog, tied up on a vacant lot, a neighbor angrily confronts them. Perry steps in to try to soothe the situation.
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Dear Neighbor, If You See a Sick, Neglected Dog Next Door ... HELP HIM
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SNEAK PEEK: When Tia learns of a dog tied up on a vacant lot, she recruits Perry to come along to help. The "owners" are no where to be found and they're both shocked at the conditions - especially the poor pup's health.
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Maybe NOT Tie Up Your Dog Outside and Leave for Vacation
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When a potential adopter couple want to find a new companion for their Katrina-traumatized pup Denver, they are smitten with Billie Jean, a fellow Katrina survivor. Will the dogs hit it off so Billie Jean can finally find her forever home?
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Will Two Katrina Survivor Dogs Hit It Off and Make a New Family?
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Tia and the Villalobos team host the New Orleans police to tour them around the rescue and talk about what they do. The NOLA PD offers their support and great ideas on how to work together.
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New Orleans Police Visit Villalobos to Offer Their Support
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Sneak Peek: Tia faces one of the hardest decisions anyone could ever face when she rescues a dog with heartworm … AND she's pregnant. We commend you, Tia.
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A Life and Death Decision NO ONE Should Ever Have to Make
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