A Pennsylvania prison offers to take 20 dogs from Villalobos. An emaciated pit bull fights for its life. A potential adopter travels from Michigan to meet a dog that stole her heart, but then is shocked when she comes face to face.

Tania struggles to rescue a puppy that is hiding underneath a shed. A potential adopter comes to Villalobos hoping to find a companion for her dog, and she's only interested in seeing hounds. A beloved employee learns that he's finally off parole.

The crew helps pregnant Lizzy find an injured, older dog roaming the Ninth Ward, and a long-time employee gets some exciting news about his future. Later, Mariah helps a pooch battling tumor surgeries and is in need of a forever home.