Pit Bulls and Parolees Season 6, Episode 17: Long Road Home

1

Last Chance

Forty-seven abused and malnourished dogs are in need of good homes after a busted up dogfighting ring makes national headlines; however, one of the dogfighting ring leaders is still at large and sending death threats to the temporary shelter.

43 min

2

A Diamond in the Rough

Tia chases down the mysterious origins of a dog during a dangerous midnight raid; long term Villalobos resident's chances of a forever home are threatened by cat; parolees puts his reputation on the line by recommending a friend.

43 min

3

Risky Business

Parolee is headed down the wrong path, only days after being released from prison; former volunteer comes back to adopt a dog, but her Boxer has other plans.

43 min

4

Standing Strong

Tia and Louise search franticly for a loose pit bull; Sui, a new parolee, handles his first adoption; Tania receives heart-wrenching news about Bluie.

43 min

5

Helter Shelter

An old visting friend of Tia's is quickly is thrown into the fire helping with a rescue; former adopter wants to take on another dog; Mondo cares for an injured, drop-off while Tia and Louise race to save a loose dog on the interstate.

43 min

6

Dumped

Mariah gets personal about getting more dogs in the neighborhood spayed and neutered when puppies are dropped off at the front gate with a note; heartbroken family hopes to fill a new void in their lives.

43 min

7

Healing Hearts

Dog is left tied up in the blistering summer heat; Matt comes home to save a pit bull from being put down; Tania and Perry decide to adopt a new dog.

43 min

8

Broken Home

Tia and Matt are called upon to rescue some dogs from the home of their recently deceased owner; a potential adopter is looking for a dog who is able to thrive at a bed and breakfast.

43 min

9

Giving Thanks

Tia comes to the rescue of a handicapped puppy found in a sugar cane field; Earl is released from his parole, which leads to a new milestone in his life.

43 min

10

Holiday Special

Tania spearheads an effort to find forever homes for Villalobos pups while Earl rallies the parolees’ festive spirits and enlists their help to decorate the Tahyo Tavern and prepare a very special Christmas feast for the Villalobos family.

43 min

11

Above and Beyond

Tia scrambles after receiving a phone call about a severely emaciated pit bull. And, a campaign to build a shelter in a NY prison depends on Earl to convince authorities about the benefits of prison dog programs.

43 min

12

Good Gone Bad

Maria goes to California to rescue an old friend; a puppy's behavior jeopardizes her chance at a forever home; Tia gets a call for an abandoned pit bull.

43 min

13

A Clash of Wills

When Tia hears about a pit bull tied up and abandoned in a vacant lot, she and Perry race to save him. Tia has a surprise in store for a returning adopter in search of a new family member. And a request from Earl’s son becomes a lesson in hard work.

43 min

14

Saving Each Other

A veteran makes a heart-breaking plea for help being reunited with his dogs. A shelter overwhelmed by dogs rescued from shocking conditions seeks Tia's assistance. And a former volunteer returns to VRC in search of a new family member.

43 min

15

Taming the Beast

Following a painful break-up, a single dad visits Villalobos in the hope of finding a new pit bull companion for himself and his son. Then, Mariah and Toney rescue a puppy that may never walk if he doesn’t get the surgery he desperately needs.

43 min

16

From Darkness to Dawn

Tia takes a new rescue to the vet and receives heart-wrenching news; community rallies to raise funds for Earl's surgery; Mariah must conquer her greatest fear when an adopter with an unique challenge arrives.

43 min

17

Long Road Home

After spending over 10 years in VRC's kennels, a Hurricane Katrina survivor has a shot at a forever home. And, Louise and Matt search for a loose pit bull on the streets and end up finding more than they bargained for.

43 min

18

Blind Hope

When a blind pit bull is attacked by other dogs, the team steps in and takes responsibility for his recovery. And, a couple from Pittsburgh mourning the loss of their pit bull, visits Villalobos and falls in love with one of Tia's favorite dogs.

43 min

19

Hero's Journey

After her beloved dog passes away, an adopter comes to VRC hoping to fill the void in her heart. Louise and Matt rescue a dog that was hit by a car. And Tia's appearance on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart is threatened when her dog gets sick.

43 min

20

Why We Go On

After risking life and limb to rescue a scared pit bull, Tia finds herself battling with a local shelter over the dog’s fate. And, after a long recovery, a dog that was rescued from the brink of death finally has a shot at a forever home in Boston.

43 min