Everything you need to know about our ‘dog-umentary’ with Pete Wicks

We’re reuniting with Pete Wicks for two more series of ‘For Dogs Sake’.

We’re preparing for our close up once again, with filming underway for two more series and a Christmas special of Pete Wicks: For Dogs’ Sake. 

The show gives viewers a look behind the scenes at our rehoming centres, where Pete meets dogs in our care and the incredible team who work tirelessly to find them loving forever homes.

The first series saw Pete get stuck in helping us care for dogs — from weighing newborn puppies, to witnessing life-saving surgery. When it aired in January, the show led to an amazing 30% surge in adoption applications, helping us find homes for even more dogs. It became U&W’s highest-rated unscripted debut since 2016 and has been shortlisted for Programme of the Year and Best Popular Factual Programme at the Broadcast Digital Awards. If you missed it, you can stream Pete Wicks: For Dogs Sake series one for free on U.

(Above image: Pete and Basildon centre manager Lisa with an abandoned pup in series one)

The next two series promise even more emotional and inspiring stories as Pete follows dogs through every stage of their journey — from rescue and rehabilitation to rehoming. Filming will take place mainly at our Basildon centre, with cameos from several other Dogs Trust centres around the UK.

Pooch-lover Pete has supported us for many years and is a Dogs Trust Ambassador. He got his first rescue dog in 2008 and in 2015 he adopted his dog Eric from our rehoming centre in Canterbury.

Pete said: “I am delighted to return to Dogs Trust for series two, three and a Christmas special of For Dogs Sake. Filming the first series and following the journeys of these dogs was such a personal and professional career highlight.”

“The true heroes of this show are the Dogs Trust staff and volunteers – the work they do is incredible and it’s been an honour to highlight their dedication and commitment.”
Produced by BBC Studios Entertainment, Pete Wicks: For Dogs’ Sake will return later this year on UKTV’s free-to-air channel U&W.