For the Love of Dogs

Top Cast

Paul O'Grady as Self - Host
Alison Hammond as Self - Host

Seasons

Specials (2012) - (12 Episodes)

Series 1 (2012) - (7 Episodes)

Series 2 (2013) - (8 Episodes)

Series 3 (2014) - (11 Episodes)

Series 4 (2015) - (8 Episodes)

Series 5 (2016) - (8 Episodes)

Series 6 (2017) - (8 Episodes)

Series 7 (2018) - (8 Episodes)

Series 8 (2019) - (8 Episodes)

Series 9 (2021) - (10 Episodes)

Series 10 (2021) - (10 Episodes)

Series 11 (2023) - (8 Episodes)

Series 12 (2024) - (6 Episodes)

Series 13 (2025) - (6 Episodes)

Specials (2012)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: At Christmas (2012) (2012-12-25)

Heart-warming stories of homeless pets are even more poignant at Christmas and at Battersea Cats and Dogs home, there are plenty of touching tales in this Christmas Special.
Ep. 2: At Christmas (2013) (2013-12-25)

Festive special following Paul O'Grady as he returns to Battersea Dogs and Cats Home on a mission to find some special dogs a loving home in time for Christmas.
Ep. 3: At Christmas (2014) (2014-12-25)

Paul O'Grady joins the team at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home. Preparations are under way to ensure the animals have a special time over the Christmas period.
Ep. 4: At Christmas (2015) (2015-12-25)

Paul O'Grady returns to Battersea Dogs and Cats Home for a Christmas special, bringing his unique blend of warmth and humour as he tries to find several of the dogs a new home.
Ep. 5: At Christmas (2016) (2016-12-25)

Paul O'Grady returns to Battersea Dogs and Cats Home to bring some festive cheer to the residents -and hopefully find them a new home. They include a dentally-challenged shih tzu.
Ep. 6: Best in Show (2017-01-03)

For this one-off hour-long special, a panel of ITV viewers voted their two favourite Paul O’Grady’s For the Love of Dogs episodes from the past five series. We find out which of your favourite pooches got the most votes and wins the rosette for your Best In Show.
Ep. 7: At Christmas (2017) (2017-12-25)

In a seasonal special, Paul O'Grady helps dogs including Bauble, a heavily pregnant stray, and Wilma, who was found abandoned in a park and desperate for company.
Ep. 8: At Christmas (2018) (2018-12-25)

Paul O'Grady returns to Battersea Dogs and Cats Home. He meets a West Highland Terrier who is very withdrawn and a Bichon Frise to help him spread festive joy.
Ep. 9: At Christmas (2019) (2019-12-26)

In this heart-warming Christmas Special, Paul O'Grady presents the ups and downs of life at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home as they care for our four-legged friends in need during the lead up to the festive season.
Ep. 10: At Christmas (2021) (2021-12-24)

Animal lover extraordinaire Paul O’Grady is back for more festive fun at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, ready to celebrate the season of goodwill by falling in love with a new group of adorable stray and abandoned pooches. Paul is determined to bring some Christmas spirit to Battersea by helping more dogs find a new forever home. He meets a Patterdale puppy called Pudding who undergoes a life changing operation, and a cross breed called Boo who has zero table manners due to his over excitement and enthusiasm. But is Paul the person to teach Boo some patience?! Plus, Paul is reunited with Bella, an eight-year-old Beagle who was seen arriving at Battersea from a puppy farm in the Christmas 2018 episode. Bella went to a new home but is back at Battersea after the dog she lived with passed away and she couldn’t cope. Now all she wants for Christmas is a new best friend…
Ep. 11: A Royal Special (2022-12-19)

Paul O'Grady is back at Battersea as the world-famous rescue centre celebrates its 160th anniversary - and he's got some distinguished help with him.
Ep. 12: At Christmas (2024) (2024-12-19)

In a festive edition, the presenter returns to Battersea Dogs and Cats Home to help the canines find new forever homes at one of the busiest times of the year. Top of Alison's to-do list is seven-month-old spaniel Holly, who came in severely underweight and in need of an operation on her eye.