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Post by bidiein on Sept 2, 2016 21:42:02 GMT
One of the most enjoyable, heart rending and ultimately uplifting series is back with 9 new episodes. 
The witty, warm and sometimes waspish Paul is back at Battersea showing us darling dogs which are looking for new homes.
I am constantly amazed by the pedigree animals - worth hundreds of pounds - that find themselves homeless. Wrong breed chosen perhaps, owner moving abroad etc. There was even a Hungarian Pulley (the one with the dreadlocks) looking for a home this week.
But there is someone for everyone - and delightful families, kindly dog wardens and patient couples roll up to take on the various strays.
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Post by Miranda on Sept 2, 2016 21:57:06 GMT
I didn't realise that was a new series.
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Post by bidiein on Sept 3, 2016 9:19:35 GMT
Yes - at least, new to viewers in Scotland. I suppose it might have been on before in the rest of the UK whilst we endured - sorry enjoyed - a 'local' programme like "Up The Braes With Lorraine Kelly and Wee Jimmy Krankie"
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Post by Miranda on Sept 3, 2016 10:39:42 GMT
I shall check it out!
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Post by bidiein on Sept 3, 2016 11:46:13 GMT
Have extra hankies to hand.....  |
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Post by sootycat on Sept 3, 2016 12:43:32 GMT
Wonder if he'll adopt any this series.  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 3, 2016 12:47:37 GMT
Really enjoy this programme. It's got warmth and humour and love, qualities in rather short supply on TV these days.  |
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Post by bidiein on Sept 4, 2016 9:47:24 GMT
Wonder if he'll adopt any this series. I loved his remarks when making the dog food ice lollies - about the state of the fridge.
"It's like my freezer. If you want the ice cream, it's under the rats!". Then he paused and said, "I better explain, I've got some owls, and the rats are for them". 
So it looks like he has already added to his ever growing brood of misshapen livestock!
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Post by bidiein on Sept 8, 2016 16:16:54 GMT
Part 2 tonight on ITV at 8.30!!!!
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Post by cakewalk on Sept 8, 2016 17:41:35 GMT
Thanks for the reminder Bidie. I shall be watching!
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Post by Miranda on Sept 8, 2016 20:43:13 GMT
Aren't salukis really expensive?
Oh poor Blake!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2016 21:12:10 GMT
I think they are, Miranda. Some very exalted breeds in Battersea though, so being an aristo doesn't seem to stop you winding up there if the cards fall badly for you.
Would like to have someone like Paul doing a programme on the feline inhabitants of Battersea. There are lots of celebrity cat people I'm sure.
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Post by bidiein on Sept 10, 2016 11:41:03 GMT
Joanna Lumley would be ideal for a feline based programme!
Great latest episode but was amused that no one commented on the...er....bulk of depressed Jack Russell Jacko. His original owners were an old couple so he probably did not get as much exercise as he needed, but he was certainly a bit of a barrel. GREAT to see him - and the little Saluki off to good new homes though. The nicest people seem to turn up to give these 'pre loved' pets a second chance.
I am sure Blake will be snapped up in no time, once his treatment is finished. Did they say they would NEVER remove the cataracts or are they waiting, as they do with humans, until they are 'ripe'?
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Post by sootycat on Sept 10, 2016 11:46:03 GMT
Joanna Lumley would be ideal for a feline based programme! She would be brilliant wouldn't she.  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2016 18:24:22 GMT
I think Alan Davis does a good job helping promote Animal welfare on channel 5's ,The Dog Rescuers promoting the work of the RSPCA
I have always liked Paul on His programmes from Battersea Animal Home
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Anymore to come?
