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Alright, Pet?
BBC Radio Ulster
49 episodes
2 weeks ago

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

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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

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Episodes (20/49)
Alright, Pet?
Bringing the beaver back!

A visit to The Ealing Beaver project.

Dr Sean McCormack takes AM and Rob round Paradise Fields to show how the rodents have been beavering away! These clever little creatures are part of ground-breaking initiative aimed at fostering urban human-beaver coexistence, helping to mitigate flooding in the area and boost biodiversity.

You can contact vet Rob Adams any time with your queries to alrightpet@bbc.co.uk

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2 weeks ago
25 minutes

Alright, Pet?
The Yorkshire Shepherdess and the mystery of the remote control squirrel

The Yorkshire Shepherdess chats about her farming life, her pets and new book.

Dr Karen Brady introduces AM & Rob to the remote control squirrel helping to train Guide Dogs.

You can contact vet Rob Adams any time with your queries to alrightpet@bbc.co.uk

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1 month ago
25 minutes

Alright, Pet?
What can my dog see? A visit to Crosskennan lane to meet William, the freckly horse

Actress Louisa Lytton & Pet behaviourist Hannah Molloy chat about what dogs can, and can't see.

A visit to Crosskennan lane sanctuary where horses and chickens live side by side! Anne-Marie meets a variety of the residents including William the freckly horse.

You can contact vet Rob Adams any time with your queries to alrightpet@bbc.co.uk

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1 month ago
25 minutes

Alright, Pet?
Remembering Fungi the dolphin, and is your dog under control?

AM and Rob chat about dangerous dogs.

A visit to Dingle to remember Fungi the dolphin and a look inside the Dingle aquarium.

You can contact vet Rob Adams any time with your queries to alrightpet@bbc.co.uk.

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1 month ago
26 minutes

Alright, Pet?
Hypo Hounds detecting danger and taking sick days to care for our pets

Hypo Hounds detecting danger in their diabetic owners.

Dr Sean McCormack asks would you take days off to look after your pets?

You can contact vet Rob Adams any time with your queries to alrightpet@bbc.co.uk.

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1 month ago
26 minutes

Alright, Pet?
Will Young's pack of pups and a stroll around Hyde Park

Singer Will Young chats about his brood of pups.

AM & Rob meet dogs & horses in Hyde Park, London.

You can contact vet Rob Adams any time with your queries to alrightpet@bbc.co.uk.

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1 month ago
25 minutes

Alright, Pet?
Celebrating Pawsome Pussies at the National Cat Awards with Mr Big Paws and The Cat Lady!

Celebrating Pawsome Pussies at the National Cat Awards with Mr Big Paws and The Cat Lady! Short Description Anne-Marie & Rob celebrate the Cat Awards with David & Frankie Seaman and Dawn O'Porter

Medium Description Anne-Marie & Rob celebrate the Cats Protection Cat Awards with David & Frankie Seaman and Dawn O'Porter

Hear the heart-warming stories and find out who wins Cat of the year 2025

Long Description Celebrating at the National Cat Awards with Mr Big Paws and The Cat Lady! Anne-Marie & Rob celebrate the Cats Protection Cat Awards with David & Frankie Seaman and Dawn O'Porter

Hear the heart-warming stories and find out who wins Cat of the year 2025.

You can contact vet Rob Adams any time with your queries to alrightpet@bbc.co.uk.

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1 month ago
25 minutes

Alright, Pet?
Cricketer Ollie Pope and his pup. Visiting exotic reptiles... in Kilkenny!

England cricketer Ollie Pope chats to Rob and AM about his dog Jackson.

AM takes a trip to Kilkenny to meet snapping turtles and snakes.

You can contact vet Rob Adams any time with your queries to alrightpet@bbc.co.uk.

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5 months ago
25 minutes

Alright, Pet?
A life-saving cat and doggy danders

Mitzi the 14 year old cat who's up for a prestigious National Cat Award after detecting her owners breast cancer.

A wholesome meet-up for doggies and their humans in West Belfast

You can contact vet Rob Adams any time with your queries to alrightpet@bbc.co.uk

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6 months ago
26 minutes

Alright, Pet?
Margo the enigmatic therapy dog and appreciating avians at Lough Neagh

A visit to Banbridge high school where Margo the Longdog offers therapy and friendship.

A celebration of birds with Ciara Laverty from Lough Neagh

You can contact vet Rob Adams any time with your queries to alrightpet@bbc.co.uk

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6 months ago
26 minutes

Alright, Pet?
Comedian Frank Skinner talks puppies and poetry. Rob reunites with a client to discuss amputation

Comedian Frank Skinner pontificates about his pup Poppy. Dealing with animal amputation - Rob and client Fiona discusses how to prepare yourself and your pet for an operation.

You can contact vet Rob Adams any time with your queries to alrightpet@bbc.co.uk

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6 months ago
26 minutes

Alright, Pet?
You've got to be kitten me! Pet psychics with Lou Sanders and visiting a cauldron of bats

Comedian and actress Lou Sanders shares her love for her cats Baby and Bobert, including the alternative therapies she's used to help them. Let's see what vet Rob Adams makes of this!

AM goes batty with a cauldron of bats in County Down and what happens when they land on her.

You can contact vet Rob Adams any time with your queries to alrightpet@bbc.co.uk

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6 months ago
26 minutes

Alright, Pet?
Actress Alison Steadman's passion for wildlife and saying goodbye to your pet at home

Actress Alison Steadman chats about her love of wildlife, Alex Jones gets pulled along by her pup Scout and Newsreader Sophie Raworth introduces Anne-Marie to her dog Luna.

Local vet Steph from Home Vet NI opens up to Rob and AM about her role, helping saying goodbye to your pet in the comfort of your home.

You can contact vet Rob Adams any time with your queries to alrightpet@bbc.co.uk

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6 months ago
25 minutes

Alright, Pet?
Meet Barney Bubble and the rescue mission to Thailand

This week on Alright, pet? vet Rob Adams and Anne-Marie Wallace hear the story of friendship, kindness and loyalty from Melanie and Patsy who flew across the world to rescue doggies Phoenix and Faith.

AM visits Lindsay at Rescue Cats NI who is battling to save as many cats as she can in Northern Ireland. She has one very special new addition to the centre - meet the mysterious Barney Bubble.

You can contact vet Rob Adams any time with your queries to alrightpet@bbc.co.uk

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6 months ago
26 minutes

Alright, Pet?
Tina, the dog who changed the world, catching up with Niall Harbison and spotting the signs of allergies

Niall Harbison meets up with Anne-Marie in Dublin for a catch-up to talk about the 10,000 dogs he’s saving on a tropical island and opening a veterinary hospital in memory of Tina the Golden Retriever. As the pollen count gets higher, Anne-Marie and Rob discover how to spot the signs of allergies in our pets with Dr Edwina Gildea. You can contact vet Rob Adams any time with your queries to alrightpet@bbc.co.uk

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6 months ago
25 minutes

Alright, Pet?
Pet nose day, flamingos on the lawn and felines feelin' funny

AM visits Pet Nose Day at Mount Stewart where she meets a therapy dog and Lady Rose regales her with stories of Flamingos on the lawn.

Vet Rob Adams answers listeners queries – email with your animal-related questions to alrightpet@bbc.co.uk

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6 months ago
26 minutes

Alright, Pet?
Flapping our wings with Melinda Messenger and the power of horses

Vet Rob Adams and Anne-Marie Wallace return for a new series of Alright, Pet?

This week, presenter and psychotherapist, Melinda Messenger has a query for Rob about her dog Bear whose leg doesn't work properly and discusses her love of all animals especially Owls!

Anne-Marie heads to Limavady in Northern Ireland where Granny Jean and the team at Crindle Stables tell her about the work they do with disabled children and young people.

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

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8 months ago
25 minutes

Alright, Pet?
Behind the scenes at a busy veterinary hospital, peeking at polar bears and the lion with a mullet!

Anne-Marie Wallace does her best to keep up with orthopaedic surgeon Rob Adams as he swaps his mic for his stethoscope. This behind the scenes episode highlights the work of the specialist vets and nurses who keep a 24 hour animal hospital running day and night. Hear about the teams working together to help our beloved pets and the ground-breaking advances in veterinary medicine.

Rob and Anne-Marie head out to Yorkshire Wildlife Park where 6 male polar bears live together in this expansive English conservation centre. How do the lads cope with the weather and can Nobby keep the younger boys under control? The team hear the heart-warming tale of the lion family who were separated after the war in Ukraine broke out but were brought back together this year. Meet the lion mum and her three cubs as they settle into life together in England and find out why Santa has a mullet!

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1 year ago
55 minutes

Alright, Pet?
Sifting through the squirrel studbook, dating donkeys, the windy horse breaking the ice and chatting cats with Mr Carrington

Anne-Marie Wallace and vet Rob Adams take a trip around the UK to meet people doing amazing things with animals. Robert Wallace at Kinedale donkeys in Ballynahinch takes his crew of donkeys, sheep and goats to schools, nursing homes and the hospice to bring joy and calm to peoples live. His gang of 26 donkeys are also on hand for divine date nights and little bit of a cuddle.

Have you heard of the red squirrel studbook? Only the very best red squirrels make it into the elusive book where Eric the Red single-handedly brought back the squirrel population to the Yorkshire Arboretum ...with a little help from twins Holly and Hazel....and arbortist Ben Patterson!

Man about town, and BBC presenter, Mr Carrington, chats to Anne-Marie about his little kittens Pumpkin and Mittens and how to stop your home being covered in pesky pet hairs.

Carole from Equine Pathways introduces the team to the horses who are offering a helping hoof to children and adults needing a little time out from the stress of daily life. Equine Pathways in Leeds are providing a safe space and some solace to those who need it most.

Are you planning a flight with your furry, scaly or feathered friend? Then find out exactly what you need to know from the team at the Heathrow animal reception centre. Whether it's a snake set for Sardinia or an elephant eloping to Egypt, the staff have met every conceivable type of traveller and give out very sage advice.

If you have an animal-related question, email Rob the specialist vet now to alrightpet@bbc.co.uk

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1 year ago
56 minutes

Alright, Pet?
Sabre the Gladiator gets her claws out. Cuddling the kitties at Cats Protection and going gaga for goats in Kent.

Anne-Marie Wallace and specialist vet Rob Adams take a tour of the Cats Protection rehoming centre in Dundonald and meet some of the adorable residents waiting for their furever home!

Sabre from The Gladiators is this weeks celebrity guest. Sheli McCoy talks to the team about being half warrior, half cat and why her favourite time of the day is spent with her dog Alpha.

Are you a fan of a goat? Well there's 140 to choose from at Buttercups sanctuary for goats in Maidstone where Anne-Marie spends some time chasing them around a field.

AM goes from goats to tantalizing trophies. She has a nosey inside the Kennel Club headquarters in London where every breed of dog is noted in their canine library and she gets as close as she's ever going to get to the Best in Show trophy in their gallery.

If you have an animal-related question, email Rob the specialist vet now to alrightpet@bbc.co.uk

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1 year ago
55 minutes

Alright, Pet?

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