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Jun 2023
56m 32s

Dawn O'Porter the Cat Lady and dog train...

Bbc Radio Ulster
About this episode

Specialist veterinary surgeon Rob Adams and presenter Anne-Marie Wallace team up for a third series of Alright, pet? and this time they're on the road! Travelling up and down the UK, they start the series in Newry City in Northern Ireland joining puppy and dog training classes with an audience of owners and their four legged friends. Al Rankin, owner of My dogs best friend, runs classes all over the province and gives invaluable advice to dog owners. Rob takes questions from the audience regarding everything from what pet insurance to buy to when the best time is to neuter! Author and presenter Dawn O'Porter chats about her beloved dogs and cats, and why she wrote a book called 'Cat Lady'. She also discusses the joy of owning rescue dogs, and the unusual step she took after her beloved cat passed away.

If you have a concern or query about your animal that you would like answered contact Rob and Anne-Marie by email at alrightpet@bbc.co.uk

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