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Last Chance
Episode number: 1
Overview: 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.
A Diamond in the Rough
Episode number: 2
Overview: 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.
Risky Business
Episode number: 3
Overview: 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.
Standing Strong
Episode number: 4
Overview: 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.
Helter Shelter
Episode number: 5
Overview: 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.
Dumped
Episode number: 6
Overview: 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.
Healing Hearts
Episode number: 7
Overview: 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.
Broken Home
Episode number: 8
Overview: 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.
Giving Thanks
Episode number: 9
Overview: 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.
Holiday Special
Episode number: 10
Overview: 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.
Above and Beyond
Episode number: 11
Overview: 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.
Good Gone Bad
Episode number: 12
Overview: 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.
A Clash of Wills
Episode number: 13
Overview: 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.
Saving Each Other
Episode number: 14
Overview: 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.
Taming the Beast
Episode number: 15
Overview: 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.
From Darkness to Dawn
Episode number: 16
Overview: 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.
Long Road Home
Episode number: 17
Overview: 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.
Blind Hope
Episode number: 18
Overview: 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.
Hero's Journey
Episode number: 19
Overview: 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.
Why We Go On
Episode number: 20
Overview: 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.