Britain's Unwanted Pets
2009 saw a big increase in the numbers of stray dogs recorded as being picked up in the UK. Tom Heap goes to Battersea Dogs Home to find out why.
2009 saw a big increase in the numbers of stray dogs recorded as being picked up in the UK. Tom Heap discovers that many of the unwanted dogs in pounds and rescues are Staffordshire bull terrier types - and asks why so many of them are being let go and destroyed.
Has the fashion for aggressive looking 'status' dogs contributed to the numbers of abandoned pets the authorities are now having to deal with? Panorama has gained access to one of the most famous animal rescues in the world, Battersea Dogs Home, and reveals the shocking truth of the numbers of dogs it is having to put to sleep.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Jeremy Vine |
| Producer | Elizabeth Byrne |
| Reporter | Tom Heap |
Broadcasts
- Mon 2 Aug 2010 20:30
Thu 5 Aug 2010 04:30- Fri 6 Aug 2010 00:35麻豆官网首页入口 One except Wales
- Sun 8 Aug 2010 20:30
- Tue 10 Aug 2010 01:40麻豆官网首页入口 One Wales
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