Our primetime ITV show For the Love of Dogs with Alison Hammond has returned to our screens with a brand-new series!
This series, Alison heads behind the scenes at our centres to follow the rescue stories of Battersea’s newest arrivals, from playful puppies to senior dogs, and to shine a light on the incredible work carried out by our expert staff. You can now stream previous episodes on ITVX!
Series 3 on ITV1 from Wednesday 29th April
Filmed this year, our staff and volunteers loved working on the series with Alison, and we know that it will bring lots of joy and laughter to viewers.
EPISODE 4, WEDNESDAY 20th APRIL, 7:30PM, ITV
In the next instalment of For the Love of Dogs, Alison makes friends with 3-year-old Collie Shepherd cross, Eddie. Sweet Eddie has developed a fear of the vets; can Alison and the team help this lovely boy conquer his fear?
Also, Alison helps Head of Animal Behaviour, Ali Taylor, gather donations, as she heads to East London to see Battersea’s alliance with StreetVet, joining volunteers at StreetVet's outreach programme to meet those experiencing homelessness with a pet.
Lastly, Alison meets flat-faced Bulldog Ronnie, who’s loud breathing has raised concern amongst the teams at Battersea. Ronnie will need to undergo Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) surgery to help him breathe and Alison will be on hand to help him.
EPISODE 3, WEDNESDAY 13 APRIL, 7:30PM, ITV
This week in For the Love of Dogs, Alison meets four-month-old Presa Canario cross puppy, Stella, who is learning to get back on her feet after the skilled staff at Battersea noticed an issue with her front legs. It’s all hands-on deck with help from different teams across Battersea to help Stella, with Alison on hand every step of the way.
Next, Alison meets excitable and energetic one-year-old Husky cross Queenie, who has developed a fear of cars. With time and training, can Queenie pass the final hurdle and overcome her fears of the car boot?
Lastly, Alison meets Phoebe, a nervous Greyhound who’s learning to find her feet at Battersea’s Old Windsor site. With help from Battersea’s behaviour team, Alison and her new Greyhound friend Rosie, can Phoebe come out of her shell and let her confidence grow?
EPISODE 2, WEDNESDAY 6 MAY, 7:30PM, ITV
In the second instalment of For the Love of Dogs, Alison meets six-year-old Staffie, Amber, who arrived at Battersea with severe ear issues. Amber has already undergone one major ear operation and Alison is on hand as Amber prepares for her second surgery. Can Alison support Amber through this next procedure and help her along the road to recovery, whilst helping the Behaviour team teach Amber some sign-language skills along the way?
Alison then helps welcome three stray dogs that have just arrived at Battersea. She assists the intake team with microchip checks, initial vet assessments, and importantly helps choose names for the newcomers. Later, Alison catches up with one of the dogs, Springer Spaniel, Samuel. Initially stressed and facing unexpected medical issues with his hind legs, Battersea’s Behaviourists and Clinical teams begin working with Samuel to build up his muscle strength. Will he be able to pass his mobility check and become one step closer to finding his new home?
Finally, Alison meets Scout, an intelligent boy struggling to adapt to life in kennels. Working alongside Battersea’s behaviour team, Alison helps develop search games and scent-work activities to keep Scout mentally stimulated and busy.
EPISODE 1, TUESDAY 1 APRIL, 7:30PM, ITV
Alison is back and ready to help the wonderful rescue dogs at Battersea. In the first episode of the new series, Alison meets 8-year-old labrador cross, Penny. Sweet Penny arrived at Battersea through no fault of her own, after her owner’s moved to a property that wouldn't accept pets. It’s clear to see that Penny is a very nervous girl, who is struggling in her new environment.
Can Alison and the team help Penny grow her confidence, make friends and show her that the world isn’t such a scary place?
Next up, Head of Animal Behaviour Ali Taylor introduces Alison to her latest foster puppy, French Bulldog Milky, the only surviving puppy from his litter. Alison helps work her magic, supporting Ali with Milky’s puppy training and socialisation.
To help him get used to new sounds and sights, Alison and Ali take a visit to the Chelsea Pensioners, helping young Milky gain confidence and experience as he prepares for his new loving home.
