Pit Bulls and Parolees

Photo by: Luís Alves

One of my favorite TV shows is Pit Bulls and Parolees. It airs on Animal Planet.  It is where parolees get a chance for a new start by helping at the Villalobos Pit Bull Rescue Center.  The main reason that I love this show, is that a breed of dog that most people are fearful of get a chance to be seen as loveable.   Secondly, Tia, the owner, does a great job at rescuing many of the pitbulls from bad situations.  Lastly, I love seeing that all the hard work and compassion put into the rescue center pays off when the dogs get a new home.  Each show focuses on a different type of situation and how it is handled.  The most recent episode revolved around a pitbull named Alien, that was stranded on the side of a highway tied to the side of a pole.  The collar had embedded into his neck and unfortunately, the dog turned out to have heartworm disease.  In the end, a volunteer agreed to take Alien into her house for foster care while he got better.