Alright, Pet?

Alright, Pet?

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Alright, Pet? episodes

  • Behind the scenes at a busy veterinary hospital, peeking at polar bears and the lion with a mullet!

    Anne-Marie Wallace does her best to keep up with orthopaedic surgeon Rob Adams as he swaps his mic for his stethoscope.

    This behind the scenes episode highlights the work of the specialist vets and nurses who keep a 24 hour animal hospital running day and night. Hear about the teams working together to help our beloved pets and the ground-breaking advances in veterinary medicine.

    Rob and Anne-Marie head out to Yorkshire Wildlife Park where 6 male polar bears live together in this expansive English conservation centre. How do the lads cope with the weather and can Nobby keep the younger boys under control?

    The team hear the heart-warming tale of the lion family who were separated after the war in Ukraine broke out but were brought back together this year. Meet the lion mum and her three cubs as they settle into life together in England and find out why Santa has a mullet!

    56 min
  • Sifting through the squirrel studbook, dating donkeys, the windy horse breaking the ice and chatting cats with Mr Carrington

    Anne-Marie Wallace and vet Rob Adams take a trip around the UK to meet people doing amazing things with animals.

    Robert Wallace at Kinedale donkeys in Ballynahinch takes his crew of donkeys, sheep and goats to schools, nursing homes and the hospice to bring joy and calm to peoples live. His gang of 26 donkeys are also on hand for divine date nights and little bit of a cuddle.

    Have you heard of the red squirrel studbook? Only the very best red squirrels make it into the elusive book where Eric the Red single-handedly brought back the squirrel population to the Yorkshire Arboretum ...with a little help from twins Holly and Hazel....and arbortist Ben Patterson!

    Man about town, and BBC presenter, Mr Carrington, chats to Anne-Marie about his little kittens Pumpkin and Mittens and how to stop your home being covered in pesky pet hairs.

    Carole from Equine Pathways introduces the team to the horses who are offering a helping hoof to children and adults needing a little time out from the stress of daily life. Equine Pathways in Leeds are providing a safe space and some solace to those who need it most.

    Are you planning a flight with your furry, scaly or feathered friend? Then find out exactly what you need to know from the team at the Heathrow animal reception centre. Whether it's a snake set for Sardinia or an elephant eloping to Egypt, the staff have met every conceivable type of traveller and give out very sage advice.

    If you have an animal-related question, email Rob the specialist vet now to [email protected]

    57 min
  • Sabre the Gladiator gets her claws out. Cuddling the kitties at Cats Protection and going gaga for goats in Kent.

    Anne-Marie Wallace and specialist vet Rob Adams take a tour of the Cats Protection rehoming centre in Dundonald and meet some of the adorable residents waiting for their furever home!

    Sabre from The Gladiators is this weeks celebrity guest. Sheli McCoy talks to the team about being half warrior, half cat and why her favourite time of the day is spent with her dog Alpha.

    Are you a fan of a goat? Well there's 140 to choose from at Buttercups sanctuary for goats in Maidstone where Anne-Marie spends some time chasing them around a field.

    AM goes from goats to tantalizing trophies. She has a nosey inside the Kennel Club headquarters in London where every breed of dog is noted in their canine library and she gets as close as she's ever going to get to the Best in Show trophy in their gallery.

    If you have an animal-related question, email Rob the specialist vet now to [email protected]

    56 min
  • Sniffing the ground with Wildlife Expert Chris Packham, a visit to Dogs Trust plus tackling terrapins and turtles!

    Presenter, author and naturalist Chris Packham brings his vast knowledge to this weeks episode regaling the team with stories of foxes, birds and his lengthy career plus his love of miniature poodles Sid and Nancy. The conversation takes an unusual turn discussing whether to sniff the scents our dogs can smell and should you lick your pup!

    Anne-Marie Wallace and vet Rob Adams travel to the Dogs Trust rehoming centre in Ballymena in County Antrim where they take a tour of the state of the art premises with Manager Conor O'Kane. They meet the dogs looking for a lap to lean their heads on and find out about training classes and the canine care card available to animal owners.

    Do you remember the terrible terrapin takeover? The team at Sealife London show Anne-Marie around the Aquarium to find out what ever happened to some of the little terrapins who outgrew their tanks in the 90s. She meets the 135kg turtle called Boris who is living like a king and an escape artist called Houdini.

    If you have an animal-related question, email Rob the specialist vet now to [email protected]

    56 min
  • Good doggies unite! Good Woof festival special with Clare Balding and Bill Bailey. Peeking at Puffins in Rathlin island

    Anne-Marie Wallace and specialist vet Rob Adams headed to the sunshine of the Good Woof festival where doggies and owners put on their snazziest outfits and celebrated the power of the pooch.

    The team watch pups take part in dog agility, doggy olympics and chill out with a little doggy pilates and yoga.

    Celebrity guests Clare Balding and Bill Bailey give their take on why we need a festival to celebrate our pets and dog owners explain the bond they have with their four legged friends. Model and presenter Jodie Kidd also meets the team to chat about her World record attempt, to have the most Dachshunds in one place!

    Anne-Marie also takes a boat trip to Rathlin Island on the North Coast of Northern Ireland in search of the puffin as it makes its annual return to our shores.

    If you have a question for vet Rob email [email protected]

    56 min
  • From Blue Lights to Blue Tits

    Anne-Marie Wallace brings a special Alright, pet? roadshow to an audience in Downpatrick, County Down as part of the 'BBC Comes to town' celebrations.

    Actor Martin McCann chats to the audience about his role as Stevie in the BBC series Blue Lights and what he loves about his little Jack Russell!

    Wildlife expert Debbie Doolittle gives her specialist advice on looking after the little animals who inhabit our parks and gardens - from sassy seagulls to hungry hedgehogs, Debbie is full of info.

    How to keep the birds in the garden safe from kitty cats. The teams from Cats Protection and Song bird survival have come together to give tips on keeping birds and cats living harmoniously together.

    Guide dog Micky and his mum Dawn also join the audience to hear their story and the work that Guide Dogs do for people who have sight loss.

    Rob Adams makes a 'virtual' appearance chatting to Jaina Mistry whose guide dog Laura was adopted by actor Martin Clunes when she reached retirement age. If you haven't heard Martin's story you can hear it by listening back to Series 3 of Alright, pet?

    If you have a query for vet Rob email [email protected]

    56 min
  • Presenter Andy Goldstein, free-range dogs and fishy friends

    Anne-Marie Wallace and specialist vet Rob Adams travel around the country to find exciting animal stories.

    This week they're in Manchester at Dogs4Rescue which does things a little differently - Emma Billington has created a kennel-free rescue for dogs who had run out of luck. Can dogs teach each other to live in packs, free from squabbles?

    Presenter, podcaster and actor Andy Goldstein heads into his man cave to talk to AM and Rob about his beloved pup Dr Scooter Frank and how having a dog brings calm to his hectic life.

    Anne-Marie bought fish last year and is now mildly obsessed with them. Can your fishy friends ever be a proper pet and what does owning a little aquarium even involve?

    If you have a question you'd like answered by veterinary surgeon Rob, email [email protected]

    56 min
  • Life-saving medical detection dogs, comedian Paddy McGuinness and a pack of alpacas!

    Vet Rob Adams and Anne-Marie Wallace are back for a fourth series of Alright, pet?

    Once again they are out and about meeting incredible animals and their owners.

    This week, the team head to Milton Keynes to the Medical detection dogs centre where black lab Peanut shows his skills in sniffing out Parkinson's disease from samples. They also meet Lauren and her pup Mabel who works as her medical assistance dog after she was diagnosed with POTS.

    Presenter and comedian Paddy McGuinness is the celebrity guest, chatting about juggling work, kids and pets!

    Anne-Marie takes a trip to Mourne Alpacas in Northern Ireland, where 150 inquisitive South American camelids spend their days eating oats, having their coats combed and trekking with families.

    If you have a question you'd like answered by veterinary surgeon Rob, email [email protected]

    57 min
  • Actor Martin Clunes, celebrating guide dogs and Battersea Park children's zoo

    Specialist veterinary surgeon Rob Adams and presenter Anne-Marie Wallace team up for a third series of Alright, pet? and this time they're on the road!

    Travelling up and down the UK, this week the team head to the National Guide dog centre in Leamington Spa to find out about how these special dogs help people with visual impairment and how the dogs are selected.
    Lizzy from Battersea park zoo takes Anne-Marie round this children's zoo to discuss the conservation programmes they have in place for the short-clawed otter, Scottish wild cat and Bali starling.
    Actor Martin Clunes talks about living on his farm, his animal documentaries and adopting a retired guide dog.

    If you have a concern or query about your animal that you would like answered contact Rob and Anne-Marie by email at [email protected]

    57 min
  • Rory Cellan-Jones chats about #sophiefromromania and pedigree pussycats in Saintfield!

    Specialist veterinary surgeon Rob Adams and presenter Anne-Marie Wallace team up for a third series of Alright, pet? and this time they're on the road!

    Rob and Anne-Marie meet journalist Rory Cellan-Jones and his nervous pup #sophiefromromania to find out how he is dealing with adopting such an anxious dog and why people have taken her to their hearts.
    There's a feline frenzy in Saintfield in County Down when pedigree pussies descend on the village to take part in the NI Cat Club and Erin cat club all breed championship show. Can you tell your Devon Rex from your British shorthair? You will be able to after this episode!
    And birds of prey in Randalstown - Anne-Marie heads to World of Owls to find meet the golden eagle trying to woo his owner with a twig!

    If you have a concern or query about your animal that you would like answered contact Rob and Anne-Marie by email at [email protected]

    57 min

About Alright, Pet?

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Celebrity guests chat to specialist veterinary surgeon Rob Adams and Anne-Marie Wallace about the animals they share their lives with, and why their pets are so important to them.