Our award-winning primetime ITV show For the Love of Dogs is now back on our screens.
Following the passing of our much-loved Ambassador, Paul O’Grady, Series 12 of For the Love of Dogs will see new presenter Alison Hammond follow the stories of the rescue dogs in our care looking for help, love and new homes.
Series 12 on ITV from Tuesday 16 April
Filmed this year, the 12th series of For the Love of Dogs, will air on ITV from Tuesday 16 April. Our staff and volunteers loved working on this series with Alison, and we know that it will bring lots of joy and laughter to viewers.
EPISODE 1, TUESDAY 16 APRIL, 8PM, ITV
In the first episode of the new series, Alison has her heart stolen by adorable three-week-old Crossbreed puppy Oscar who has had a tough start to life, having been found abandoned in a bin before being taken to Battersea. Luckily, Alison is on hand every step of the way with bottle feeds and licky mats to help this brave boy grow. Will Alison be able to help this bundle of cuteness find a forever home?
Next up Alison meets seven-year-old Spaniel Nelly, whose eye condition is concerning staff. After Alison takes her to Battersea’s clinic, it’s discovered that Nelly will need to undergo a serious operation and Alison will need to be on hand to help Nelly adjust to her new life and give her the TLC she needs to help her recovery. Luckily for Nelly, Alison has a special treat in mind to keep her spirits up.
Finally, Alison meets loveable live wire Bobby, a one-year-old Spaniel Cross. Battersea staff think he might have what it takes to make it as working dog, but he’s going to need Alison’s help to keep his active mind focused with some scent training to help him channel his energetic ways.
EPISODE 2, TUESDAY 23 APRIL, 8PM, ITV
This week in the second instalment of For the Love of Dogs, Alison meets Pluto a two-year-old Saluki who is taken into Battersea’s clinic after being found abandoned in cemetery with a broken leg. After Pluto undergoes life-changing surgery, Alison is on hand to help keep this brave boy’s spirits up whilst he’s cared for by Battersea’s expert teams.
Next up, Alison meets three-year-old Frenchie, Duchess. This young lady is finding life in kennels a little stressful and as a flat-faced breed, Duchess is struggling with her breathing and will need to undergo Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) surgery to help. In the meantime, to keep Duchess settled, Alison holds a special calming session for her so she can stay chilled out and relaxed.
Last but by no means least, Alison makes friends with five-year-old Bichon Frise, Dougal. This ball of fluff has some seriously matted fur and needs Alison to line up a much-needed makeover to help him look his best while he searches for a new home.
