Tia attempts to rescue a scared pit bull after he is abandoned by his owners in an empty house. A mother and daughter from Oklahoma arrive in New Orleans, seeking a new best friend. And Tia's personal dog, Jethro, falls dangerously ill.

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.