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 love pitbull and parolees and I also give thanks to Tia and her family plus all of her hard workers for creating the Villa-Lobos Rescue Center for such a misunderstood breed. I’m a pitbull owner myself and there’s nothing in this world that makes me more proud to own my 3 four legged children. Thanks Tia and Villa-Lobos for everything.
Love the rescuers & of course all of the dogs. Tia has done SO MUCH for the Pit Bull breed. Thank you all for this eye opening tv show.
I have been trying to figure out if there is going to be a new season of pit bulls and parolees in the next couple months or by the new year so I believe that would make it season 9. Does anybody know if,there will be? Please if anybody knows reply to my comment thank you
Yes there will be new episodes coming this fall. Fall of 2016
I am sooo happy the show is coming back! This is my favorite show. You’ve really given my a love and respect for pit bulls. I never wanted one before, but now I have two! Can’t wait for the new season!
we have pit bulls they are the best dogs ever thanks Tia for helping people see responsible people can have great dogs
This is my very favorite show. I love the people and the dogs.
I can’t live without this show, please do not cancel. My daughter leaving for Army August 15, 2016 for South Carolina. We will be making a special 11 hour trip before hand just to go visit Tia and the cast. I hope we get to meet Earl, he has been such a wonderful impact on dogs. Such a kind heart. We love you Earl!! Love everyone there, Tia you are such an inspiration.
SO happy to hear the show will resume in the fall! I am very grateful for all the work Tia and her family does to rescue pit bulls and dogs of all kinds in New Orleans! She’s amazing! Her entire family is amazing!!! I only hope there will be a drop in the population of Pits because they ARE “misunderstood” and so hard to be adopted, once they’re abandoned, abused, or both!
I love this show so much, these people are heroes in my opinion tia and family keep up the awsome job. May god bless u and your family.
I love this show! What Tia and her family does for this breed of dog is a Pioneering event. I would love to be able to help with the fight for these dogs. I want this show to continue because it gives hope to all of us who love animals.
l lover the show, the dogs, and tia and her family and the parolees, cant wait for new shows.
Can’ wait for the new season. What Villalobos does for dogs and people is outstanding. Love the show , Tia and her family
I love what Tia & her family does for animal rescue. Have been hooked on the show for years. I’m a animal lover also. What she does for the parolees, giving them a second chance is phenomenal. There’s a special place in heaven for her. Looking forward to seeing yall. Yvonne
Can’t wait for the new season to begin. I own two pit bulls and they are the most loving dogs. They are gentle and loyal; one problem, they think they’re lap dogs, you gotta love them.
I have a pit bull also. He is 9 months old and is the biggest baby ever. A lap dog that weighs almost 70 pounds is not fun but since he is my baby he gets away with it.
Tia,kids, parolees are ANGELS to pit bulls & all animals God Bless All