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Alright, Pet?

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Anne-Marie Wallace and Rob Adams celebrate the unique relationship we have with our pets.

Animal lover Anne-Marie Wallace and specialist veterinary surgeon Rob Adams chat to famous pet owners and celebrate the bond we have with our pets, offering advice and help.

Celebrity guests chat to specialist veterinary surgeon Rob Adams and Anne-Marie Wallace about the animals they share their lives with, and why their pets are so important to them.
Rob offers veterinary advice to guests and listeners and talks through some of the more unusual surgeries he's carried out over the years in his role as a specialist surgeon.

Whether your animal is a dog, cat, rabbit, hamster or snake, they are all welcome on Alright, pet? 
Our pets are our lifelines, our best friends, our constant companions – Alright, pet? is a lively celebration of our favourite animals and a source of advice and reassurance to pet owners.

Anne-Marie Wallace and vet Rob Adams will bring a combination of fun stories about the quirky little things animals do to make us smile every day as well as be the podcast that people turn to when they need information and reliable advice about their pets.

To contact the team simply email alrightpet@bbc.co.uk

Alright, Pet?: Series 2: Comedian Russell Kane, Itchy ears and mischievous meerkats

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Comedian Russell Kane, Itchy ears and mischievous meerkats

Series 2

BBC Radio Ulster - Alright, Pet?, Series 2, Comedian Russell Kane, Itchy ears and mischievous meerkats

Comedian Russell Kane chats to Anne-Marie & Rob about his 3 cats & why they need trained.

Russell Kane chats to Anne-Marie & Rob about why it's important to train cats plus AM finds out about Learning with Horses and how they're helped by Children in Need.

Comedian and 'cat nerd' Russell Kane explains to Rob and Anne-Marie why he takes the training of his three cats, and pug, very seriously. From cat proofing the garden to teaching his pug Colin sign language, Russell is something of an expert when it comes to training animals.
Does your pet suffer from persistent itchy ears or has your dog damaged its cruciate ligament?
What happens when a meerkat is rejected by its mob? For Sammy the meerkat it meant a whole new life being the star attraction at Avon Valley adventure and wildlife park, teaching kids how to handle animals and giving the staff a boost on busy days!
Anne-Marie meets up with Susan and Shelagh to discuss their equine therapy project helping children and young adults across NI. The BHS ‘Learning with horses’ course helps young people who, for a variety of reasons, have become negative in their approach to education and life in general. The BHS Ireland provides those young people with a unique opportunity to learn through working with horses.
You can watch live coverage of the Appeal Night on Friday, 18th November 2022.
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

Alright, Pet?: Series 2

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