An dog's chance at a forever home is put at risk when a tumor is found. Tia faces a tough decision when an aggressive dog becomes a danger to her staff. VRC tries to reunite a stray dog with its owner.

With the holidays quickly approaching, Tia surprises her family, the parolees and every dog at the rescue with an extraordinary gift. But turning this giant gift into something Villalobos can actually use will require herculean effort.

In one of the worst cases of neglect Tia has ever seen, the team tries to nurse a severely malnourished dog back to health. And, ten years after Hurricane Katrina, one of the survivors finally has a chance at a forever home.