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Tanga Comes Home to Sunny California

Tanga, a senior dog that has been with Villalobos since the California days, has found a forever home in San Diego with Christy.

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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!

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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!

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

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

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

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?

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?

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?

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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Earl gives a tour of the kennels to a potential adopter and explains how each of them came to Villalobos Rescue Center.WWW

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A Potential Adopter Gets a Kennel Tour

Tia meets the Parker family whom already have two Boston Terriers. When they fall in love with sweet pit bull Bronco, they must first see if he hits it off with their pups.WWW

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Will Bronco Make New Terrier Friends?

After living with pain and paralysis in his arm for seven years, Earl gets some great news from the doctor.WWW

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Earl Gets Incredible News from a Doctor's Visit

Because of bad past experiences with law enforcement and Villalobos, Tia is nervous about meeting the task force in charge of eliminating dog fighting in New Orleans.WWW

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Dog Fighting Task Force Heroes

After more than a decade in the kennel, Bullet gets the home he deserves with Melody.WWW

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Katrina Dog Bullet Gets a Forever Home in Iowa

Earl gives a tour of the kennels to a potential adopter and explains how each of them came to Villalobos Rescue Center.WWW

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A Potential Adopter Gets a Kennel Tour

Outside of an abandoned home, the team rescues a pit bull, chained up and left without shelter. The team dubs him Claude after the saintly street he was found on.WWW

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Rescued from Abandoned Katrina Ruins

Over the past six years of shooting the show, Tia has loved seeing her kids grow up and step up on camera. They've transformed into amazing, heroic human beings who go above and beyond, for the love of dogs.WWW

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Tia on Seeing Her Kids Growing Up and Stepping Up

Tia and the gang head to Manhattan to take part in an adoption event and hopefully to find a home for one of their rescued pit bulls.WWW

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Tia and Team Rescue Manhattan Pit Bulls

Grateful for introducing her to Matt, Tia visits Dixon Prison to give back. She offers advice on some of their dogs with behavioral problems.WWW

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Prison Dogs Need Tia's Help Too

Tia remembers how she found Cheech and Chong, dog brothers snuggling closely at a shelter in California. She knew right then that these two dogs needed each other and she'd try her hardest to keep them together.WWW

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Dog Brothers Cheech and Chong's Journey Was Heartbreaking, but Beautiful

Matt came to Villalobos from Dixon Prison - he's worked hard and proved himself to get hired to the Villalobos team. Congrats, Matt!!WWW

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From Prison to VRC, Matt Hired to the Team

Earl is asked to speak on behalf of Villalobos and the parolees at a hearing in Syracuse, N.Y., on funding a new animal shelter program for inmates ... and to speak out on how everyone deserves a second chance.WWW

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Earl Speaks Up on Behalf of Villalobos, Parolees ... and, Second Chances

A rescued puppy is dropped off at Villalobos - he's hairless, feverish and blistered from the sun. It's a very sad sight but the VRC crew acts fast to rush him to the vet.WWW

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Sweet, Hairless Puppy Gets Help at VRC

Wanda and her puppies – now named Monopoly, Chutes, Ladders, and Yahtzee – settle in at Villalobos for some much-needed TLC.WWW

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Bath Time for Wanda’s Adorable Pups

When Tia and Toney answer a call to rescue a poor puppy that's been starving, Toney can especially relate to the dog's suffering because of his own past ... Prepare to CRY.WWW

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Going Hungry Should Never Happen to Anyone, Man or Dog