Pit Bulls & Parolees

About Pit Bulls & Parolees

Pit Bulls & Parolees is a captivating American reality TV Series that premiered in 2009. Distributed by Animal Planet, the show revolves around the Villalobos Rescue Center, the US's largest pit bull animal shelter. The show centers on Tia Torres, a charismatic woman who runs the center, and her intriguing mix of helpers—a group of ex-convicts given a second chance at life as they work on the rehabilitation of abused and abandoned Pit Bulls.

Making / Production

Pit Bulls & Parolees falls under the production of 44 Blue Productions for Animal Planet. The show manages to carefully straddle the edge of reality television, infusing a heartfelt and serious outlook on the issues it tackles. It provides a candid look at life post-incarceration and the often misunderstood breed of Pitbulls. Rasha Drachkovitch serves as the executive producer of the prime series.

Actors

• Tia Maria Torres: Playing herself, Torres is the founder of Villalobos Rescue Center. Her tenacity and love for pit bulls is the centerpiece of the show.
• Tania Torres: As the biological daughter of Tia, Tania has grown up around pit bulls and plays an instrumental role in their rescue and rehoming efforts.
• Mariah Torres: Also, Tia's daughter, Mariah is an experienced pit bull handler and passionate about their rehabilitation.
• Earl Moffett: As a Parolee at Villalobos Rescue Center, his authentic journey from prison to a meaningful life adds depth to the plot.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series is filmed in New Orleans, Louisiana, but the Villalobos Rescue Center originally started in California.
• The Villalobos Rescue Center is home to over 400 pit bulls, making it the largest pit bull rescue in the United States.
• Pit Bulls & Parolees has helped to challenge negative stereotypes about both pit bulls and parolees.

Music, Soundtrack

While there's no official soundtrack, the show features a variety of music ranging from rock, blues to atmospheric scores, which perfectly underscores the tension, joy, and emotion that is present in the series.

Quotes

• "I believe it's the dog that chooses the person." - Tia Torres
• "We don't get rid of the dog's past. We just add to their life from this point forward." - Tania Torres