Pit Bulls & Parolees has been renewed for an eighth season by Animal Planet. This news comes as the reality series is set to air its 100th episode on January 2. The new season will consist of 10 episodes, and it will air starting in fall 2016.
Read the press release below.
ANIMAL PLANET’S “PIT BULLS & PAROLEES” CELEBRATES 100th EPISODE MILESTONE ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 2
– Network Renews Fan-favorite Series for Eighth Season with 10 New Episodes in Fall 2016 –
– Special After Show Hosted by Fox Sports TV Personality and Pit Bull Advocate Jay Glazer to Air Immediately Following 100th Episode from Villalobos Rescue Center –
(New York) – Tia Torres has been the face of pit bull advocacy for more than 20 years and has elevated the discussion of breed discrimination to the national level ever since PIT BULLS & PAROLEES first premiered on Animal Planet in 2009. Throughout the past seven seasons, viewers have witnessed Tia and her family band together to overcome natural disasters, heartbreaking rescues and a cross-country relocation from Los Angeles to New Orleans with hundreds of dogs while they continue to operate a rescue empire – Villalobos Rescue Center – the largest pit bull rescue center in the U.S. Tia has also offered a fresh start to more than 50 parolees and a new lease on life to hundreds of dogs that were discarded, demonized and abused, often due solely to the reputation of their breed. Now, Animal Planet celebrates the 100th episode milestone of PIT BULLS & PAROLEES on Saturday, January 2, at 10 PM (ET/PT). Immediately following the episode, Fox Sports TV personality and pit bull advocate Jay Glazer will catch up with Tia inside Villalobos Rescue Center for an unfiltered look at life behind the scenes with her kids and the dogs she’s fought for and rescued over the past two decades. Additionally, the network announces the renewal of the franchise series, produced by Emmy-nominated 44 Blue Productions, with 10 brand new episodes beginning fall 2016.
With a loyal fan base and a thriving social media presence nearing 1.5 million Facebook fans, PIT BULLS & PAROLEES has inspired a pit bull rescue movement across the country. Beginning at 11 PM (ET/PT), Jay Glazer will host a half-hour special After show event with Tia Torres from Villalobos Rescue Center in New Orleans. During the intimate discussion, Tia will give viewers the no-holds-barred inside scoop about what it’s like to run the nation’s largest pit bull rescue while she also films the television series at the same time. Throughout the night, fans will have the chance to show off their own pit bulls on air by submitting pictures using #PitBulls100 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
PIT BULLS & PAROLEES is produced for Animal Planet by 44 Blue Productions and Rive Gauche Television. Rasha Drachkovitch, Billy Cooper and Dave Luce are the executive producers for 44 Blue Productions. For Animal Planet, Lisa Lucas is the executive producer, and Patrick Keegan is the producer.
Are you a fan of Pit Bulls & Parolees? Are you happy to see it coming back for a new season next year? Tell us what you think.
I have loved this show since. The beigining. The family. Is thr greatest . Tia. Is a strong lady to do what she does and she gives it from. Her heart. Her four kids are selfless they do so much and it been a lot . I hope this show never seen go off the tv. People need it causes humans to realize that when you have a pet to treat it like you want to be treated. I could think what I would do without my pug he my son and he is here for ever. Again thank you… Read more »
I love Pit Bulls and Parole’s because it is genuine life. The shows which I have watched since it first began, the entire family has grown, matured, and always were true to themselves. Their big hearts just got bigger, they kept going with difficult circumstances and we watched this family succeed at life. They are all role models.
Please DO NOT TERMINATE THIS SHOW. Everyone loves it. Thank you.
The hard work you do is Greatly Appreciated!!! Giving the parolees a chance is so very important cause it keeps the majority from reoffending.. And the work with the dogs is nothing short of Heroic! Giving them both a second chance at life is something that people in the most part are to selfish to do. THANK ALL OF Y’ALL for your hard work!!! It takes an army to do what you’re doing, I’ll stand behind the VRC Army any day!!! And Screw the haters!
Love this show! Been watching since season 1! Thank God for all of them! Hope it stays on the air FOREVER!
Miss this show!!
Miss this show!!!
I have watched every episode of the show it is amazing to see the whole family and their love for men’s best friend
I Love Tia and her children they are so cool, i love what she’s doing for the pitbull breed, me and my son both own pitbulls they are great dogs. Yes i am so excided can’t wait hope all of the same crew will be there and new especially Earl.Love u all
Enjoy watching the pit bulls get a chance to have a good home and that Tia makes sure these are good homes.
I love pitbull and parolees. I ‘ve every show. So g appy to know it’s coming back on in the fall. Keep up the great work you do.
Do you know when it is coming back on?
Love the show I Have a pit bull & my daughter has 5 …. She does rescue work of cats dogs & anything she finds that needs help …. I’d like the show to b year round why only in fall ?
I love this show even at the times when it is hard to take (It hurts me to see how some of these animals have been treated so badly) because it is no holds barred when showing some of their suffering. Iam glad the show is back–I think I’ve seen most of them at least twice. I would like if they could post some current data regarding her husband’s possibility for parole–it should be coming up this year or next. Also my heart goes out to Earl–I’m sure he’s going to make it. He has a lot of people praying… Read more »
Pittbulls and Parolees is absolutely the best show ever. I love all Tia and her family do for our dogs and parolees.
What ever happened to pit boss???? I , and many others have looked everywhere for an answer, there doesn’t seem to be an answer one way or another. Many of us miss it!
This show is absolutely awesome! I am so thrilled to hear it’s continuing. We currently have a 1/4 pittie and I’d love to get another “1/2 or full” one (her father was 1/2). Best dogs around when raised right!
Love this show miss seeing your 2017 season when are you returning?