The first year in New Orleans hasn't been easy. The fifth season finds Torres in a completely re-established Villalobos in the heart of the New Orleans' ninth ward. The city offers even more stories of rescue and rehabilitation including a mission involving a protective mama dog and her litter of seven puppies and Tia's dangerous retrieval of two stray pit bulls hiding beneath a precarious two-ton pile of lumber. This season, Tia and her staff are confronted with more cases of dog abuse and dog fighting than ever before. With bigger and more dangerous rescues, Tia, along with her family and parolees, will stop at nothing until peace is restored in "The Big Easy."

Season 5 Episode 1 - Out of the Dark

Tia recruits the twins and newly-hired work release prisoner to rescue a pit bull from the bottom of a 40-foot hole. Then, Mariah helps Tia with a heart-wrenching adoption to a young couple reeling from the tragic loss of their dog. Air Date : 2nd-Nov-2013  Read More

Season 5 Episode 2 - Shell Shocked

Tania oversees the rescue of 10 dogs left to die in deplorable conditions. Tia helps a family find the perfect companion for their special needs teenager. The adoption takes a turn for the bizarre when Tia learns about the family's large, exotic pet. Air Date : 9th-Nov-2013  Read More

Season 5 Episode 3 - Pitch Black

A midnight rescue finds Tia, Tania and new employee Perry scrambling after an injured dog. With the kennels pushed to the limit, a familiar face arrives returns to help out. Then a chance at a forever home is threatened by an unexpected danger. Air Date : 16th-Nov-2013  Read More

Season 5 Episode 4 - Puppy-Palooza

A rescue mission brings Tia and daughter Mariah face-to-face with a protective mama dog and her litter of seven puppies. With Villalobos now overrun with puppies, it's up to new parolee William to step up and keep control of the rowdy pups. Air Date : 23rd-Nov-2013  Read More

Season 5 Episode 5 - Giving Back

Two stray pit bulls hiding beneath a two-ton stack of lumber lure Tia into a dramatic and potentially deadly rescue. Then a colorful Bayou couple visit Villalobos in the hope of adopting a dog to fill the void left by their recently deceased pup. Air Date : 30th-Nov-2013  Read More

Season 5 Episode 6 - Flood Watch

Tia receives a call about a puppy stuck in a pipe at the edge of the river and enlists the help of the twins and the parolees to rescue the dog. Then, it's up to Tania and Perry to help build up a shy puppy's confidence when an adopter comes calling. Air Date : 7th-Dec-2013  Read More

Season 5 Episode 7 - A New Future

Tia brings in reinforcements to rescue a dog from a dangerous part of New Orleans. Tania is left stunned when she becomes the center of attention at her boyfriend's birthday party. Air Date : 14th-Dec-2013  Read More

Season 5 Episode 8 - Rescuing the Holidays

Join Tia, her kids, the parolees, old friends and beloved volunteers for a special holiday gathering. Catch up with fan-favorite pit bulls who have been adopted over the years. Re-live the most surprising rescues and the most poignant adoptions. Air Date : 28th-Dec-2013  Read More

Season 5 Episode 9 - Can't Give Up

When a dog finally gets a chance at being adopted, the team has to drive all the way to Michigan for the home check. Their journey is disrupted when a plea for help sends Tia chasing after a dog that has been living on the streets for two years. Air Date : 4th-Jan-2014  Read More

Season 5 Episode 10 - Collision Course

A dangerous rescue mission is launched to secure two dogs spotted running wild on the train tracks next to the rescue center. And, a husband and wife come looking to adopt a dog to help them heal after a crippling accident. Air Date : 11th-Jan-2014  Read More

Season 5 Episode 11 - Not Meant to Be

An adopter from Texas fails to connect with the dog he drove hundreds of miles to adopt, but Tia might have the perfect match. Tania deals with a shocking drop-off. And a work-release inmate is in the hot seat when two prison guards visit Villalobos. Air Date : 18th-Jan-2014  Read More

Season 5 Episode 12 - Battle Scars

A frightening rescue sends the Villalobos team racing into the city in search of a dog reportedly hit by a car. And with kennels at peak capacity, hopes are pinned on adopting out a dog to a police officer and his sister. Air Date : 25th-Jan-2014  Read More

Season 5 Episode 13 - Rescue Resurrection

Tia gets a call about a dog loose at a construction site, and is shocked by what she discovers. A family with an unusual lifestyle comes looking to adopt a new puppy. And, when a favorite dog's cancer returns, Tia gets an emotional punch to the gut. Air Date : 1st-Feb-2014  Read More

Season 5 Episode 14 - Almost Perfect

Tia and two parolees scramble to rescue a dog left for dead in a dangerous part of town. A college girl from South Carolina comes looking to adopt a special needs dog. And, the parolees scramble when a dog is dumped on the rescue center's doorstep. Air Date : 8th-Feb-2014  Read More

Season 5 Episode 15 - From the Shadows

Tia and parolee William go the extra to ensure a shy, special needs dog is adopted by a couple from Florida. Then, Mariah enlists a parolee's help to rescue a dangerously skinny dog. And, Tania and Perry struggle to plan their unconventional wedding. Air Date : 15th-Feb-2014  Read More

Season 5 Episode 16 - Perfect Match

Tia heads to a dangerous part of New Orleans to rescue a mama dog left to die. And, a tropical storm threatens to disrupt Tania and Perry's wedding. Air Date : 22nd-Feb-2014  Read More