Tia enlists Matt's help adopting a patrol dog out to his former home, Dixon prison. Then, Tia gets a call about two dogs left behind when their owners abandoned the property. And, Tania has trouble letting go when Brandi is up for adoption.

When a reputed dognapper dumps a dog at Villalobos, Mariah tries to find the owner. A new parolee needs Tia's help when he realizes he is in over his head. And, after having her last adoption fall through, Smack has a second chance at a loving home.

An outbreak of disease in the swamps threatens the dogs. Tania goes out on her own to save a stray pit from the streets and is faced with a difficult rescue. And after years of waiting for a forever home, Jackson finally gets his shot.