Pete Wicks, known for his time on Strictly Come Dancing, has left viewers in tears with his animal documentary For Dogs' Sake. The 38-year-old television personality presents the show, which follows him as he helps rehome and rehabilitate dogs from various backgrounds.
The programme is filmed at Dogs Trust rehoming centres, where charity workers support rescue dogs in leading healthier lives and finding safe, permanent homes. It features difficult cases of neglected pets working to regain trust in humans after poor treatment from previous owners.
Fourth Season Now Streaming
The show is in its fourth season, available in full on streaming service U. New episodes air every Monday at 9pm on U&W.
A teaser for the current series states: "Pete tackle some of the most challenging and high-profile stories yet. From helping pups rescued from a house of 250 dogs, to supporting a pooch who lived in shocking conditions in an unregulated rescue centre."
Fans Praise the Show
While the series may have flown under the radar for many, it has built a strong fanbase online. One 10/10 review on IMDb read: "More episodes please! Great presenter!"
Another viewer shared on X: "I absolutely adored watching #ForDogsSake! Such an inspiring, heart-warming, uplifting show! The love for all of the dogs being looked after in the centres just shine through! Thank god for centres like these as very dog deserves a loving, safe home and a forever family!"
One fan commented: "Absolutely heart-breaking but heart-warming to see how much they had progressed at the end of the programme. Pete, you are amazing!!!!!!!" Others were moved to tears, with one sharing: "OMG this episode had me sobbing, so happy for them at the end."
Wicks competed on series 22 of Strictly Come Dancing in 2024, paired with professional dancer Jowita Przystał, reaching the semi-finals and finishing in fifth place. Episodes of Pete Wicks: For Dogs' Sake are available to stream for free on U, Channel 4 online and BBC iPlayer.
