Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick to stage five-day adoptathon to find homes for the record number of abandoned animals
With 250,000 pets left to the care of rescue centres every year, many other sites across the UK will also join in. And viewers looking to buy a puppy or kitten will be encouraged to go and adopt their pet instead
Anyone thinking of getting themselves a new pet might want to wait a few weeks and pick one live on TV.
Channel 4 is to stage a five-day adoptathon to find homes for the record number of abandoned animals currently living in shelters.
Hosted by the Supervet himself, Professor Noel Fitzpatrick, plus TV presenter Steve Jones, the live series hopes to find loving new owners for every dog, cat, rabbit and bird at the Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter.
With 250,000 pets left to the care of rescue centres every year, many other sites across the UK will also join in. And viewers looking to buy a puppy or kitten will be encouraged to go and adopt their pet instead.
