Animal Planet Renews Pit Bulls & Parolees

NEW YORK: Animal Planet has renewed its series Pit Bulls & Parolees for an eighth season, with the show set to mark its 100th episode next month.

The title’s ten-episode eighth run is slated to premiere in fall 2016. The series follows pit bull advocate Tia Torres as she operates the Villalobos Rescue Center, which specializes in rescuing and caring for the dog breed. Its 100th episode is scheduled to air January 2.

The series first premiered on Animal Planet in 2009. Rive Gauche Television and 44 Blue Productions developed the show for the network.