In Living With an Octopus: A Pet With Personality, we meet Heidi, a day octopus living in the home of ecologist David Scheel who’s uncovering the secrets of her personality. Unlike in a research aquarium, Heidi’s relaxed home setting lets her express herself fully, from crafting her sleeping spaces to bonding with David’s daughter, Laurel. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Natural World: The Octopus in My House, a remarkable series about a professor and the extraordinary relationship he develops with an octopus when he invites it to live in his home.
The place of the family pet is called into question. While people consider their pets family members, the law currently considers them property, which means ownership battles sometimes leave animals in contested custody for months. Many are campaigning for better rights for pets. This video is excerpted from BBC News.
Meet 46-year-old horse Roana, and her owner, Cerys. Cerys and her horse grew up together and Cerys considers Roana family. She credits Roana with helping her get well after she was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. This video is excerpted from BBC News.
In Pet Safety: Foods Dogs and Cats Should Avoid, host Harith Iskander discusses foods that are dangerous for pets, especially dogs and cats. For instance, chocolate contains theobromine, which is highly toxic to them, with dark chocolate being the most dangerous type. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Got Science?, a science magazine series that explores and explains science in everyday life.
In Scooby’s Nose Knows Best: The Secrets of a Police Dog’s Training, host Ferne Corrigan meets Scooby, the amazing springer spaniel police dog with a nose that's better than any human! Scooby wears a special harness and booties to help keep him safe while working, and to show everyone that he's on the job. Ferne Corrigan gets to watch Scooby at police dog school, where he uses his sniffing skills to find a suitcase with a secret scent hidden inside. This video is excerpted from BBC’s My Pet and Me, a children’s show that introduces kids to the rewards and responsibilities involved when having a pet.
In Scooby the Police Dog: Solving Mysteries One Sniff at a Time!, Rory Crawford meets Scooby, the super sniffer springer spaniel! With his boundless energy and amazing sense of smell, Scooby is always on the lookout for clues that humans can't sniff out. In this exciting video, discover how to care for this active pup, including feeding him twice a day, giving him fresh water, and making sure he gets lots of exercise and playtime. This video is excerpted from BBC’s My Pet and Me, a children’s show that introduces kids to the rewards and responsibilities involved when having a pet.
In Meet Luca the Staffy: A Deaf Dog With a Big Heart!, host Rory Crawford meets Luca, a friendly 10-year-old white Staffordshire bull terrier with a heart-shaped face who is also deaf. These terriers come in many colors and love to play. Luca’s owner uses special hand signals to communicate commands like "sit" and "paw." Discover what it takes to care for a dog like Luca, including feeding him, providing fresh water, a comfy bed, and regular coat brushing. This video is excerpted from BBC’s My Pet and Me, a children’s show that introduces kids to the rewards and responsibilities involved when having a pet.
In Hee-Haw Helpers: Caring for Our Donkey Pals!, host Rory Crawford visits a lively donkey sanctuary where she meets William D, a lovable male donkey, also known as a jack. Donkeys are social creatures that love to hang out with their friends and make a silly sound called a bray — imagine a big "hee-haw"! These strong animals can carry heavy loads, but they need special care too, such as brushing their soft coats, cleaning their hooves, and providing yummy straw, grass, and fresh water. This video is excerpted from BBC’s My Pet and Me, a children’s show that introduces kids to the rewards and responsibilities involved when having a pet.
In Siamese Secrets: How to Care for Your Purr-fect Companion!, host Ferne Corrigan meets Olives, the most affectionate Siamese cat! Siamese cats are clever and have striking blue eyes and a unique pointed coat that makes them look extra special. They love to chat, especially when they want attention, and they can also leap high like acrobats! This video is excerpted from BBC’s My Pet and Me, a children’s show that introduces kids to the rewards and responsibilities involved when having a pet.
In Meet the Mighty Millipede: Nature’s Super Recycler!, host Rory Crawford introduces Ginger, the Giant African Millipede, who zooms around with her super-speedy legs. In fact, some millipedes have over 1,000 legs! Learn how to care for these creatures in their warm, damp home called a vivarium, and discover their favorite snacks like cucumbers, strawberries, and even browning apple cores! This video is excerpted from BBC’s My Pet and Me, a children’s show that introduces kids to the rewards and responsibilities involved when having a pet.
In Pug-tastic Adventures: Caring for Ginger the Pug!, host Rory Crawford meets Ginger the pug. Pugs are lively little dogs with clever minds and snuggly personalities, and they come in all sorts of colors — though their noses and mouths are always black! Learn how to care for Ginger, from feeding her the right amount of food to keeping her hydrated with fresh water every day. This video is excerpted from BBC’s My Pet and Me, a children’s show that introduces kids to the rewards and responsibilities involved when having a pet.
In Living With an Octopus: A Pet With Personality, we meet Heidi, a day octopus living in the home of ecologist David Scheel who’s uncovering the secrets of her personality. Unlike in a research aquarium, Heidi’s relaxed home setting lets her express herself fully, from crafting her sleeping spaces to bonding with David’s daughter, Laurel. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Natural World: The Octopus in My House, a remarkable series about a professor and the extraordinary relationship he develops with an octopus when he invites it to live in his home.
The place of the family pet is called into question. While people consider their pets family members, the law currently considers them property, which means ownership battles sometimes leave animals in contested custody for months. Many are campaigning for better rights for pets. This video is excerpted from BBC News.
Meet 46-year-old horse Roana, and her owner, Cerys. Cerys and her horse grew up together and Cerys considers Roana family. She credits Roana with helping her get well after she was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. This video is excerpted from BBC News.
In Pet Safety: Foods Dogs and Cats Should Avoid, host Harith Iskander discusses foods that are dangerous for pets, especially dogs and cats. For instance, chocolate contains theobromine, which is highly toxic to them, with dark chocolate being the most dangerous type. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Got Science?, a science magazine series that explores and explains science in everyday life.
In Scooby’s Nose Knows Best: The Secrets of a Police Dog’s Training, host Ferne Corrigan meets Scooby, the amazing springer spaniel police dog with a nose that's better than any human! Scooby wears a special harness and booties to help keep him safe while working, and to show everyone that he's on the job. Ferne Corrigan gets to watch Scooby at police dog school, where he uses his sniffing skills to find a suitcase with a secret scent hidden inside. This video is excerpted from BBC’s My Pet and Me, a children’s show that introduces kids to the rewards and responsibilities involved when having a pet.
In Scooby the Police Dog: Solving Mysteries One Sniff at a Time!, Rory Crawford meets Scooby, the super sniffer springer spaniel! With his boundless energy and amazing sense of smell, Scooby is always on the lookout for clues that humans can't sniff out. In this exciting video, discover how to care for this active pup, including feeding him twice a day, giving him fresh water, and making sure he gets lots of exercise and playtime. This video is excerpted from BBC’s My Pet and Me, a children’s show that introduces kids to the rewards and responsibilities involved when having a pet.
In Meet Luca the Staffy: A Deaf Dog With a Big Heart!, host Rory Crawford meets Luca, a friendly 10-year-old white Staffordshire bull terrier with a heart-shaped face who is also deaf. These terriers come in many colors and love to play. Luca’s owner uses special hand signals to communicate commands like "sit" and "paw." Discover what it takes to care for a dog like Luca, including feeding him, providing fresh water, a comfy bed, and regular coat brushing. This video is excerpted from BBC’s My Pet and Me, a children’s show that introduces kids to the rewards and responsibilities involved when having a pet.
In Hee-Haw Helpers: Caring for Our Donkey Pals!, host Rory Crawford visits a lively donkey sanctuary where she meets William D, a lovable male donkey, also known as a jack. Donkeys are social creatures that love to hang out with their friends and make a silly sound called a bray — imagine a big "hee-haw"! These strong animals can carry heavy loads, but they need special care too, such as brushing their soft coats, cleaning their hooves, and providing yummy straw, grass, and fresh water. This video is excerpted from BBC’s My Pet and Me, a children’s show that introduces kids to the rewards and responsibilities involved when having a pet.
In Siamese Secrets: How to Care for Your Purr-fect Companion!, host Ferne Corrigan meets Olives, the most affectionate Siamese cat! Siamese cats are clever and have striking blue eyes and a unique pointed coat that makes them look extra special. They love to chat, especially when they want attention, and they can also leap high like acrobats! This video is excerpted from BBC’s My Pet and Me, a children’s show that introduces kids to the rewards and responsibilities involved when having a pet.
In Meet the Mighty Millipede: Nature’s Super Recycler!, host Rory Crawford introduces Ginger, the Giant African Millipede, who zooms around with her super-speedy legs. In fact, some millipedes have over 1,000 legs! Learn how to care for these creatures in their warm, damp home called a vivarium, and discover their favorite snacks like cucumbers, strawberries, and even browning apple cores! This video is excerpted from BBC’s My Pet and Me, a children’s show that introduces kids to the rewards and responsibilities involved when having a pet.
In Pug-tastic Adventures: Caring for Ginger the Pug!, host Rory Crawford meets Ginger the pug. Pugs are lively little dogs with clever minds and snuggly personalities, and they come in all sorts of colors — though their noses and mouths are always black! Learn how to care for Ginger, from feeding her the right amount of food to keeping her hydrated with fresh water every day. This video is excerpted from BBC’s My Pet and Me, a children’s show that introduces kids to the rewards and responsibilities involved when having a pet.