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Tia, her children and the extended Villalobos family reveal behind-the-scenes stories about the dogs that stole their hearts over the years.

Pit Bulls and Parolees

The Dogs That Stole Our Hearts

Tia's son, Kanani, and his fiancée, M2, prepare for their wedding; parolee Jammall finds an abandoned dog and asks Mariah for help rescuing it; a woman and her son visit Villalobos hoping to find a new friend for their family dog.

Love at First Sight

Lizzy and Elise struggle to rescue a dehydrated dog in the blazing heat; an anxious, abandoned dog is moved to a new warehouse for dogs with special needs; Tia and the twins help a friend of the rescue find the perfect match.

The Pitz Carlton

Tia and her kids race to rescue a stray dog near a busy highway; an adoption requires some temperament testing when a trucker wants to adopt a dog to join him on the road; a return adopter seeks out a senior dog.

Last of the Mobsters

Tia and Country Matt team up to rescue an aggressive dog; a local law student wants to adopt a dog that can go running with her; a dog is brought in with a serious skin condition and tumors.

Like a Boss

A potential best friend needs to pass a unique test before he can be adopted out; parolee Jammall returns after a mysterious absence; a year after losing their house in a fire, M2 and Kanani do something special for the dog who saved their lives.

Fire Dog

A potential adopter wants to give a senior dog that has only known life in a kennel a forever home; M2 and Kanani find a box of puppies in a field; Matt and Earl head to the kitchen to cook some fresh food for a sick dog.

A Box of Puppies

Villalobos is invited to participate in Dog Bowl, creating a chance for a handful of dogs to steal the spotlight; M2 helps a neglected dog left in horrible conditions; a couple take the first step towards becoming parents by adopting a dog.

Southern Dogs in the City

A VRC senior dog finally gets a chance to have a forever home when a couple from Idaho comes to New Orleans to find a new family member.

A Family Connection

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come back to Villalobos set on adopting a special-needs dog; the rescue struggles to track a dog's owner because of outdated microchip information.

Golden Girl

Two teachers from Massachusetts fall in love with a deaf puppy they hope to give a forever home; a house fire reveals a massive dog-hoarding situation; Earl's wisdom isn't enough to keep one of the parolees from getting into trouble.

Pressure Cooker

It's a jam-packed season filled with higher stakes, and for Tia, another opportunity to fight for these special animals who deserve a chance at life.

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