Tory Russell is the founder and executive director of Villalobos Rescue Center, a sanctuary for pit bulls and other dogs.
Natasha is a parolee and a dedicated volunteer who helps care for the dogs at Villalobos.
Tory's mother, Tilly Russell, is also a key member of the Villalobos team and plays a crucial role in the rescue center's operations.
The team at Villalobos is a tight-knit family that works together to give pit bulls a second chance at a happy life.
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Main Cast
Tia Torres is the main cast member of Pit Bulls and Parolees. She's a reality TV star, author, and professional dog trainer.
Tia founded the Villalobos Rescue Center, the largest pit bull facility in the United States. She established the shelter in Agua Dulce, California in 2011 and later moved it to Greater New Orleans in Louisiana in 2012.
Tia's personal life has been featured on the show, including her marriage to Aren Marcus Jackson and their eventual divorce in 2018. Tia has four children and is also the founder of the Village of Wolves dog rescue center and the New Orleans Pit Bull rescue center in LA.
Here are some of the other notable cast members:
- Richard "Sui" Gordon appeared in one episode in 2017.
- Perry Sanchez is an animal lover and assists in running Villalobos Rescue Center.
- Louise Crane appeared in 5 episodes in 2015.
- Scott "Sugar" Hill appeared in one episode in 2017.
- Toney Converse took part in one episode in 2015.
- Armando Galindo was part of the cast in a few episodes in 2014.
- Jackson Galaxy played in one episode in 2016.
- Joe first appeared in the show in 2016.
- Marcel was once rumored to have been dating Mariah Torres.
- Earl is a parolee with a disability in his right arm.
- Rico appeared in 1 episode in 2013.
Pit Bulls and Parolees Members
Tia Torres is the founder of the Villalobos Rescue Center, the largest pit bull facility in the United States. She established the shelter in Agua Dulce, California, in 2011 and later moved it to Greater New Orleans in Louisiana in 2012.
Tia Torres has been featured on the Pit Bulls and Parolees television series with her two daughters, adopted twin sons, and their wives. She has also published a book titled My Life Among the Underdogs: A Memoir.
Tia Torres revealed in July 2018 that she divorced Aren Marcus Jackson after 14 years of marriage due to his troubled past and inability to sustain a stable career.
Mariah Torres, Tia's youngest daughter, has appeared on the family's television series for over 50 episodes and helps run the Villalobos Rescue Center as a volunteer.
Kanani Chock, Tia's adopted son, is a cast member of Pit Bulls and Parolees and is known for being jovial and riding superbikes. He is married to Lizzy Chock and has two children.
The Pit Bulls and Parolees cast has sensitized the public about animal abuse and mistreatment, particularly towards pit bulls. They have also highlighted the importance of rehabilitation and second chances for both humans and animals.
Here are some of the notable cast members of Pit Bulls and Parolees:
- Tia Torres - Founder of Villalobos Rescue Center
- Mariah Torres - Reality TV personality and volunteer at Villalobos Rescue Center
- Kanani Chock - Reality TV personality and adopted son of Tia Torres
- Perry Sanchez - Animal lover and assistant at Villalobos Rescue Center
- Louise Crane - Appeared in 5 episodes in 2015
- Scott "Sugar" Hill - Appeared in one episode in 2017
- Toney Converse - Appeared in one episode in 2015
- Armando Galindo - Appeared in a few episodes in 2014
- Jackson Galaxy - Appeared in one episode in 2016
- Joe - First appeared in the show in 2016
- Marcel - Rumored to have been dating Mariah Torres
- Earl - Parolee with a disability in his right arm
- Rico - Appeared in 1 episode in 2013
Who Died?
The main cast of Pit Bulls and Parolees has experienced a loss. Anthony Lee Allen, a 29-year-old cast member, passed away in 2015 after a long battle with cancer.
He adopted a dog named Ana from the Villalobos Rescue Center.
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Pit Bulls and Parolees
Pit Bulls and Parolees is a reality TV show that features a cast of characters who work together to rescue and rehabilitate pit bulls. The show highlights the importance of animal welfare and the impact of human actions on animals.
Tia Torres is the founder of the Villalobos Rescue Center, the largest pit bull facility in the United States. She established the shelter in Agua Dulce, California, in 2011 and later moved it to Greater New Orleans in Louisiana in 2012.
Tia Torres has been featured on the show with her two daughters, adopted twin sons, and their wives. She has also written a book titled My Life Among the Underdogs: A Memoir.
The show has featured many other cast members over the years, including Richard "Sui" Gordon, Perry Sanchez, and Louise Crane, who have all played important roles in the rescue and rehabilitation of pit bulls.
Here are some of the recurring cast members who have appeared on the show:
- Richard "Sui" Gordon
- Perry Sanchez
- Louise Crane
- Scott "Sugar" Hill
- Toney Converse
- Armando Galindo
- Jackson Galaxy
- Joe
- Marcel
- Earl
- Rico
Tia Torres' personal life has also been featured on the show, including her divorce from Aren Marcus Jackson in 2018.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Earl leave Pit Bulls and Parolees?
Earl left Pit Bulls & Parolees due to health and personal struggles, including spinal surgery and addiction. He entered a 90-day rehab program in 2016, leading to his departure from the show.
Why is Pit Bulls and Parolees ending?
Pit Bulls & Parolees is not ending, but rather airing reruns, as the show's production was affected by the sale of Discovery networks to Warner Bros. The show continues to air on TV, but with existing, non-new content.
Sources
- "'Pit Bulls and Parolees' to End With Season 19 — Watch the Emotional Trailer (VIDEO)" (tvinsider.com)
- "Update: Latest Pitbulls and Parolees New Location 2021 (Located Now) | Pitbull Puppies" (pitbullpuppies.org)
- "Animal Planet's "Pit Bulls & Parolees" Returns for a Summer of Second Chances on Saturday, July 25" (thefutoncritic.com)
- AnimalPlanet.com - Pitbulls & Parolees (animalplanet.com)
- Villalobos Rescue Center website (vrcpitbull.com)
- Series / Pit Bulls and Parolees (tvtropes.org)
- Tia Torres (tiatorres.org)
- officially divorced (thelist.com)
- Mariah Torre's weight loss (pitbullpuppies.org)
- Anthony Lee Allen passed away (facebook.com)
- left the Pit Bulls and Parolees show (distractify.com)
- Pit Bulls and Parolees (TV Series 2009– ) - Series Cast & ... (imdb.com)
- Pit Bulls & Parolees Season 7 Streaming (comingsoon.net)
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