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Jul 2023
56m 14s

Niall Harbison and his 10,000 dogs, the ...

Bbc Radio Ulster
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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, this week the team travel to Fairview primary school to meet the kids and find out about their pets. Party animals NI come along too to introduce the children to some exotic creatures. Niall Harbison chats to Rob and AM about his life in Ko Samui and how he's making it his mission to feed and rescue the 10,000 stray dogs on the island. And how do you like your afternoon tea? Perhaps with a cat on your knee! A visit to Lady Dinah's cat emporium in London opens up the world of cat cafes!

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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