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Jan 2023
59m 7s

Weather presenter Owain Wyn Evans, pampe...

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BBC Weather presenter Owain Wyn Evans opens up about his relationship with his aloof cat Franny and helping reward those with heart-warming stories at the National Cat Awards.

Have you had your pet neutered? Do you worry you're making the correct decision? Specialist veterinary surgeon Rob Adams takes you through the pros and cons of neutering.

Personal stories from Hannah and her whippet Bertie whose testicles didn't descend and Shanika whose little boy has befriended their Belgian red hare. Our vet Rob gets to catch up with Dave Wardell and his service dog Finn whose life Rob saved after a stabbing back in 2016.

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