Pit Bull & Parolees is ending its time on Animal Planet, and the 19th and final season will premiere next Saturday night. The series debuted 13 years ago this month, and 194 episodes and 51 specials have aired thus far. The final season will find Tia Maria Torres and her team at Villalobos Rescue Center facing Hurricane Ida and trying to keep the dogs and crew safe.
Animal Planet revealed more about the final season of Pit Bulls & Parolees in a press release.
For over 30 years, Tia and her family have gone above and beyond to give a second chance at life to pit bulls at Villalobos Rescue Center, the largest Pit Bull rescue center in the U.S. while also offering parolees a new start as staff and volunteers. Now, in the final season of “Pit Bulls & Parolees,” dedicated audiences will witness higher stakes as Tia and the Villalobos crew strive to give every dog an opportunity to find their forever home and a second chance at life. And while this may be the end of one chapter, the story of redemption and rescue continues for Tia and her Villalobos family in their never-ending battle to save man and man’s best friend. The final season of “Pit Bulls & Parolees” premieres on Animal Planet Saturday, Oct. 22 at 9PM ET/ PT.
In the season’s premiere, the Villalobos Rescue Center is tested as Hurricane Ida bears down on Louisiana, leaving Tia and the rest of the crew race to move the rescue dogs to safety amid the intense storm. We’ll also see Mariah take the reins for her first solo wolf-dog rescue named Dorothy from the streets of Louisiana, while Lizzy and Earl help a music-loving couple from Kentucky find their dream dog. Additionally, the premiere episode of “Pit Bulls & Parolees” is a part of Animal Planet’s annual “You Watch, We Give” tradition where for every viewer that tunes in to watch the season premiere on October 22, 2022 at 9PM ET/PT, Animal Plant will donate $1.00 to Villalobos Rescue Center up to the amount of $20,000, which will go toward food and shelter needs for rescued pit bulls.
Later this season, audiences will witness incredible rescue stories from far and wide. We’ll see Tia and daughter-in-law Lizzy answer a distress call from a shelter in Mississippi and take on eight hound dogs in desperate condition; the Villalobos team prep to welcome the public for a volunteer day as the new Villalobos Rescue Center location nears completion; daughter Mariah and her older brother Moe put their motorcycle passion to work by building a motorcycle sidecar in honor of her recently deceased dog, Tater, in order to give rides to older dogs at the rescue; and Apple, a senior dog who finally finds their forever home. Audiences will also witness Tia hire her first female parolee in Villalobos History to the team to see if she’ll be the right fit as a dog trainer and dog handler.
In addition to watching the show on Animal Planet, viewers can keep up with the latest news on social media by using the hashtag #PitBullsandParolees and follow Animal Planet on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
“Pit Bulls & Parolees” is produced for Animal Planet by 44 Blue Productions, a North Road Company.
What do you think? Are you sad to see Pit Bulls & Parolees end?
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VERY ❗️❗️❣️♥️. LOVE this entire show. Sending love to Tia & family, volunteers, workers ♥️
Pit bulls and parolees is one of the best shows on television; appalling that it’s not going to return. One dynamic, heartfelt story about saving animals; as well as parolees interested in beginning a fresh start in life. I applaud… I salute Tia and her above and beyond caring humanistic endearing family sacrificing their lives for so many years not because of a television program; moreover, because of their interest in saving animals and helping parolees get off the street and out of jail. It is absolute shame that this fantastic viewing show is canceled. Thank you Tia and your… Read more »
THIS IS A FABULOUS SHOW. iT SHOWS THE GOOD & BAD OF HUMANITY. I THINK IT’S A GREAT LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR ALL; YOUNG & OLD. WE ALL NEED TO SEE TRUE HUMANITY. PLEASE COTINUE.
I am very sad that the show is being cancelled. Please keep up the good work.
I have watched the show from day one. I am extremely proud of the work that the rescue does. I am a huge fan and hope that every pit bull that is rescued gets a home. Thank you for the work that you do for these dogs.
Are you crazy?! What’s wrong with you? I have watched this show since day one and it’s a bad, bad thing you’re doing. I love this show! I love the whole concept behind this show! Pit bulls and parolees have such a bad rap amd by airing this show you are helping to change the stigma attached to both groups! Please tell me you’re at least showing new seasons on Discovery Plus after this season on Animal Planet. I don’t know what it is with you movie producers but you need to get your heads examined!! Taking a much loved… Read more »
Very sad that Pitbulls & ParoLees is ending! Why? Any way that can be turned around?
Please do not cancel this show!!!!! Their mission still continues and the show should continue as well. It reflects the human and animal spirit! This show is one of the reasons I watch animal planet.
i wish the show would stay on loved tia and her staff
Very sad to see this program leaving! I have watched it for many years & the work these people do for a misunderstood breed of dog is amazing! Is there any way to keep this program on for all the fans that watch it? Tia & all of your family get an A+ for all that you do & all that you will continue to do!
I’m so sad to see this show leaving Animal Planet. How sad for the viewers as well as the dogs who find home through this show.
i will miss Tia and the gang A LOT!!
I hope they come back..
I can’t believe it’s ending.. This show has shown me that Pitbulls get a bad press and it’s the training that makes the difference. They are sweet and loyal dogs. I will definitely miss the show.
I think it’s a real shame that Animal Planet and their parent company, whoever that is today, has made the decision to cancel Pitbulls & Parolees. This rescue relies on donations and those drop tremendously when they are off the air, thereby threatening the life of these dogs and the work that Villalobos does. I sincerely hope that the network/corporate bigwigs reconsider keeping this amazing and wonderful show on somehow on one of their on-air or streaming platforms.
My favorite show sorry to see it end wish them all the best Hope to have it back. It’s such a clean and holsome family program.