Alright, Pet?

• Flapping our wings with Melinda Messenger and the power of horses

  Vet Rob Adams and Anne-Marie Wallace return for a new series of Alright, Pet?This week, presenter and psychotherapist, Melinda Messenger has a query for Rob about her dog Bear whose leg doesn't work properly and discusses her love of all animals especially Owls!Anne-Marie heads to Limavady in Northern Ireland where Granny Jean and the team at Crindle Stables tell her about the work they do with disabled children and young people.Whether your animal is a dog, cat, rabbit, hamster or snake, they are all welcome on Alright, Pet?Our pets are our lifelines, our best friends, our constant companions – Alright, Pet? is a lively celebration of our favourite animals and a source of advice and reassurance to pet owners.Anne-Marie Wallace and vet Rob Adams will bring a combination of fun stories about the quirky little things animals do to make us smile every day as well as be the podcast that people turn to when they need information and reliable advice about their pets.To contact the team simply email [email protected]

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• 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!

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• 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]

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• 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]

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• 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]

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