DOGS Trust in Basildon has actually played a starring function in a brand-new television program fronted by transmitting legend Clare Balding.
For the last 3 weeks, the training barn of the Nevendon Road rehoming centre has actually changed into a television studio for Live: Lost Dogs with Clare Balding on Channel 5.
The hour-long, warm-hearted three-part series sees the 52-year-old rally the assistance of the general public to help reunite roaming dogs, who have actually entered into the care of the charity, with their owners.
Presenter – Clare Balding (Image: Publicity shot)
Set – Volunteers on the set of Channel 5’s Live: Lost Dogs with Clare Balding (Image: Dogs Trust Basildon)
This consists of Lilly, a Belgium Malinois who came to Dogs Trust Basildon 7 weeks earlier as an unclaimed roaming.
She is now searching for a brand-new family to invite her into their home.
Resident – Lilly at Dogs Trust Basildon (Image: Dogs Trust Basildon)
The program has actually likewise commemorated the love we have for our furry buddies.
Kelly McMaster, rehoming centre supervisor at Dogs Trust Basildon, said: “As a rehoming centre caring for thousands of dogs every year, we’re used to the unexpected here at Dogs Trust Basildon.
“But playing host to a live TV show has been a completely new and unique experience for us.
“It’s been incredible to see our training barn transformed into a TV set, and to see behind the scenes of a TV show like this.
“We hope that some of the dogs featured on the programme go on to be reunited with their owners, and that the unclaimed stray dogs in our care, including the lovely Lilly, go on to find their new, forever families.”
Since striking screens, Clare has actually been signed up with by lots of star-studded visitors, consisting of ITV’s Good Morning Britain and Lorraine’s resident medical professional Amir Khan, who has actually been using insights into how essential it is to bond with a brand-new puppy.
The training barn was decked with brilliant lights, huge electronic cameras, autocues and finished with a comfortable red couch.
Channel 5 commissioned BBC Studios to develop the program.
To capture up on all 3 episodes of Live: Lost Dogs with Clare Balding, go to My5.
To learn more details about a few of the dogs being looked after by Dogs Trust Basildon, click here.
