In the third season, pit bulls and owners in need compel Tia and her dedicated team to head across the nation. Despite her own struggles to keep Villalobos up and running, Tia and Tania take an emotional trip to Alabama to help another canine rescue deal with the aftermath of a devastating tornado. Jake and Armando, now off parole, are given the opportunity of a lifetime when they head across the country solo to rescue two feral pit bulls that lost a battle with a porcupine. Adopters of all kinds, from a group of fun-loving bachelors to a mother and daughter duo with hearts of gold, open their homes to pit bulls in need. Emotions run high this season as Tia saves a gentle giant from spending his final days in an animal shelter. And in one of the most shocking adoptions Tia has ever witnessed, a habitually aggressive dog is instantly transformed the moment she reunites with her former owner. Finally, old and new members of Torres' team come together to witness one of Villalobos' best success stories, Armando, wed the love of his life.
Episode 1
Judgement Day
Nov 12, 2011
Tia's dream of relocating becomes a nightmare as fate turns against her. And, a call from the former owner of one of Villalobos most aggressive dogs leads to the ranch's most emotional reunion yet.
Episode 2
Prison Break
Nov 19, 2011
Tia sends Jake and Armando on a rescue mission to Texas, after hearing about two pit bulls who were wounded in a run-in with a porcupine. Then, when a second story about a dog in death row comies in, the guys need to kick it into high gear.
Episode 3
New Blood
Nov 26, 2011
Tia decides to hire new parolees, but one parolee may blow his chance at redemption before the first day is done. And then, one of Villalobos most beloved dogs, Creature, is on the receiving end of shocking news which may end his chances of being adopted.
Episode 4
Trapped
Dec 3, 2011
It's a time of celebration as Armando's wedding day approaches, but even on this happy occasion the dogs come first. When a rescue mission becomes more than she bargained for, Tia is the one racing to the altar, not wanting to miss Armando's big day.
Episode 5
Southern Uprising
Dec 10, 2011
Tia and the twins hit the road after she receives back to back calls for help from the South. After helping an army veteran with a new litter of puppies, the team find themselves on a wild chase after an injured dog through the streets of Jackson, MS.
Episode 6
Heart Broken
Dec 17, 2011
Tia's daughter faces a difficult decision when her beloved dog's health takes a turn for the worse. Then, Tia sends her team to rescue a mother pit bull and her puppies from horrific conditions in an abandoned home.
Episode 7
Burn Out
Jan 7, 2012
A parolee goes off track, forcing Tia to make a hard choice; a short-term home is needed for a dog whose owners' home was ravaged by a fire.
Episode 8
Pushing the Limits
Jan 14, 2012
Three roommates contact Tia about adopting a pit bull who can fit in with their extreme, fast-paced lifestyles. And, the parolees are sent running for cover when they uncover three beehives.
Episode 9
Cut Loose
Jan 21, 2012
Tia, Mariah, the twins and the parolees launch a massive rescue effort to track down a pit bull and her puppies that have been dumped in the Mojave Desert.
Episode 10
Path of Destruction
Jan 28, 2012
After a tornado rips through the heart of Alabama, Tia and Tania head south to help a devastated dog rescue pick up the pieces. Meanwhile, back at Villalobos, Mariah oversees her first solo puppy adoption when a young couple visits the ranch.
Episode 11
Don't Blow It
Feb 4, 2012
Tia gives each of the parolees an opportunity to pursue their dreams, but for Bryan the path is more rocky and could end in disaster. Then, a pit bull rescued from the streets of Jackson, MS steals a potential adopter's heart.
Episode 12
End of the Road
Feb 11, 2012
While in Georgia, Tia comes face-to-face with one of the most shocking rescues of her career. And a surprise animal control inspection leaves the future of Villalobos hanging in the balance.