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Daily Mirror
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Pete Wicks delighted as dying dog Theo gets loving home for final days
Pete Wicks talks of his joy after Theo, who has a terminal heart condition, is rehomed with a loving family following an appeal by him, Dog's Trust and the Mirror Strictly star Pete Wicks ' quest to find dying Theo a home has ended in success - as he has finally moved out of kennels. The lovable Neapolitan Mastiff with a serious heart condition has been taken on by loving couple Natalie and Darren from Worcestershire. It follows an appeal from the TV star, the Mirror and Dog's Trust. Theo, who is only four, may only have up to a year left to live. Pete, 37 was desperate for him to spend his final days with a family. The kind-hearted star previously told the Mirror he would offer to pay for all Theo's medical bills himself. Speaking after Theo was rehomed, Dogs Trust Ambassador Pete said: 'I couldn't be happier that Theo has found a new home. He's such a big softie and deserves to be in a home filled with love. "Knowing he'll be spending his days surrounded by people who adore him means the world to me, and to everyone who's followed his journey. Thank you to all who have helped us on this mission to find Theo a forever home.' Theo's new owner, Natalie, added: 'We've always had big dogs, and after losing our beloved Mastiff, Freya, we were looking to welcome another gentle giant into our lives. The moment I saw Theo, I just knew we could love him. He's such a beautiful dog; how could anyone not want to give him a home? 'We're realistic about his condition and know our hearts will break one day, but that's the risk you take with any dog. For now, we're simply enjoying his incredible personality and making the most of every moment. He's only been with us a few days, but he's already proving to be a wonderful addition to our family.' Pete first met Theo after he was brought to Dogs Trust Kenilworth in Warwickshire as a severely underweight stray. He now weighs a healthy 52kgs. His story is being documented in the upcoming series of Pete Wicks: For Dogs' Sake. Emma-Jane Thomas, Rehoming Centre Manager at Dogs Trust Kenilworth, said: 'Theo is one of those dogs who leaves a pawprint on your heart. We're so grateful to Pete and the For Dogs' Sake team for helping us share his story, and to Natalie and Darren and their family for giving Theo his forever home. "Seeing him settled into a loving home is the happy ending we all hoped for. Theo's story is a reminder that every dog, regardless of age, health, or background, deserves a chance at happiness. He's now living his best life, surrounded by love, treats, and plenty of belly rubs.' Pete Wicks: For Dogs' Sake returns to U&W for a second and third series, plus a Christmas special. Series one is available to stream for free on U.
BBC News
31-01-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Pete Wicks documentary increases footfall at dog centre
A dog rehoming centre said footfall and interest in the charity had increased after it took centre stage in a TV Wicks, a personality from The Only Way is Essex and other reality programmes, fronted the documentary which was filmed at the Dogs Trust in Cooper, manager at the trust, said more people were coming into the centre and contacting it with concerns about their own said the reaction was "brilliant". Wicks learnt about the rehoming process in the documentary, as well as getting involved with weighing newborn puppies."The effort that the staff go through to find these dogs a new home - and Pete shining a light on that for us has been amazing - and I think it's helped people recognise what we do here," said Ms four-episode dog-umentary was aired on the free-to-air channel U&W, and U, from 7 January. The trust has been in Basildon for 11 years. Last year it said it rehomed 500 dogs and now has 70 dogs in its previously said: "I hope the viewers get a real insight to the life and stories of these wonderful dogs, and the heroes and volunteers who care for them day in day out."The Dog's Trust ambassador visited the charity's sites at Harefield in west London, Leeds, and Ballymena in Northern adopted his first rescue dog when he was 19. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
