Pete loves dogs… but hates Christmas!
Pete Wicks: For Dogs’ Sake Christmas special
Author: Alex RossPublished 8th Dec 2025
Last updated 9th Dec 2025
Following the success of the first two series earlier this year, fans will be pleased to know Pete Wicks‘ popular dog show For Dogs’ Sake has now been renewed for a third series, as well as a Christmas special!
After filming for series two took place earlier this year, the show has finally arrived. Here’s everything you need to know about the hit show.
When is the Christmas special?
Pete Wicks For Dogs’ Sake Christmas Special air at 9pm on Monday 8th December.
If you missed the show or would like to watch it again, it’s available to stream on U now.
Pete Wicks: For Dogs’ Sake Christmas special
What will happen in the Christmas special?
The synopsis reads: ‘Pete Wicks loves dogs and has spent years working with charities to improve their welfare. There’s one thing that he doesn’t like though… Christmas! Filled with emotional stories, including the urgent challenge faced when a van full of neglected Collies arrives.
‘Pete visits a homeless shelter supported by the charity and hears from residents just how much their dogs mean to them and there are heartwarming reunions with some much-loved dogs from previous series’, reminding us of the joy that comes with a second chance.
‘Expect laughter, tears along the way as this one-off special is full of hope and Christmas joy that will make any Scrooge believe in the spirit of Christmas.’
Speaking about the upcoming Christmas special, Pete said: “There are a couple of reunions of dogs from earlier episodes. I catch up with the potato pups from series one, I haven’t seen them for a year, and they all went off to different families. We have a little Christmas party for them, that was a very special moment.
“It’s very Christmassy – lots of presents for the dogs, we make it fun for them. Dogs Trust have lots of different initiatives aside from the centres, they do a lot of work with the homeless in the UK. We visit a homeless centre and saw the work Dogs Trust do with the homeless and their dogs, we met some really interesting characters and their wonderful animals.”
Pete Wicks: For Dogs’ Sake Christmas special
Is For Dogs’ Sake getting another series?
Following two successful series, it has now been revealed that For Dogs’ Sake will return for a third series in 2026.
When is it on TV?
After filming for series two started in early May, it started on Monday 13th October at 9pm. New episodes aired every Monday night for six weeks.
The Christmas special aired on Monday 8th December.
There’s no word on when the third series will begin just yet.
What channel is it on?
For Dogs’ Sake airs on free-to-air TV channel U&W (formally known as W).
The channel is number 25 on Freeview.
Who hosts the show?
Former TOWIE and Strictly Come Dancing star, and KISS presenter Pete Wicks hosts the show, with many praising him for his love of dogs and presenting skills in the first series, which aired earlier in 2025.
Speaking about what fans can expect from series two, Pete said: “It’s a deeper dive into what Dogs Trust do than the first series. We’ve touched on what goes on at the centres, but this time we delve more into the heartbreak, the joy –everything. It was a magical experience and I loved it.”
Where is it filmed?
Filming takes place at the Dogs Trust rehoming centre in Basildon.
How many episodes?
Series one and two were made up of five episodes. Check out the episode titles below for series two:
Episode one: Theo and the Suitcase Pups
Episode two: Terri, Esme and The Chi Family
Episode three: Hugh and the Ice Cream Pups
Episode four: Queen Bee, Winter and Elliot
Episode five: Flower, Heidi and Marvin
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