For The Love of Dogs’ new host Alison Hammond says she has very good reasons for not owning a pup herself but some viewers have noticed she doesn’t even like stroking them
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For the Love of Dogs watching the latest episode of the show couldn’t help but say they aren’t totally on board with new host Alison Hammond confessing she doesn’t own one herself.
The presenter has told of her reasons for not having a dog, while legend Paul O’Grady had three, with two of them were rescued from the Battersea Dogs and Cats Home. Her explanation didn’t stop some viewers saying the fact she doesn’t have a pup at home takes something away from the show.
Some also noticed that Alison doesn’t like to stroke the dogs, with tragic Paul all over the animals every episode. One fan said on X: “I like Alison but there’s no method she ought to be on for the love of dogs, studying off a script, scared to even stroke the dogs! Gone from being a loving program to one thing I can’t even watch any extra!”
A second added: “Alison Hammond frighten to the touch the dogs sorry can’t watch it switched off.” Other viewers had their views, saying: “Alison is completely not suited. Hardly touches dogs. She has no intention of breaking a type of ridiculous nails” however one did add: “Alison is sensible she is ideal for the present.”
Paul beloved the animals a lot he put aside £125,000 in his will to make sure every of his 5 pooches had been nicely taken care of. Alison has outlined the the reason why she is not a canine proprietor after some questioned the choice to present her the gig. Speaking to GB Newsthe doting mum-of-one stood by her resolution, explaining: “I’ve already provide you with my technique. I imply, I began off saying ‘I’m going to get a canine.’
“But as time went on, I realised how a lot really goes into having a canine and to be a accountable proprietor is to recognise your individual circumstances and see that possibly this is not the time to have a canine, nevertheless, , there’s all the time the longer term. I like those who aren’t excellent.
“Because I’m not excellent myself. I’ve an affinity for the dogs the place there’s one thing mistaken with them or they could be a bit chubby or they have one eye or one leg. I used to look at For the Love of Dogs when Paul O’Grady did it. He was unbelievable and I completely fell in love with all of the tales and all the time wished to know what was going to occur to the dogs.”
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She went on: “I didn’t have a canine rising up as a result of my household was a Caribbean household and so they simply did not wish to have a canine round the home, however I all the time beloved dogs and used to go and play with them at my mates’ homes.
“So, once I obtained this chance, I used to be so flattered to be requested to comply with in Paul’s footsteps and I actually wished to assist the charity, get caught into figuring out the dogs and let individuals learn about all of the wonderful work that goes on at Battersea.”
The Mirror has reached out to Alison’s representatives for touch upon this story.
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