Gaby Roslin teams up with vet Dr Bolu Eso for new ITV weekend show The Joy of Pets
Animal lovers, assembleGaby Roslin is teaming up with renowned vet Dr Bolu Eso to present a brand-new animal show, The Joy of Pets.
The popular presenter and animal advocate will join Dr Bolu on a journey across the UK, meeting owners and their much-loved companions.
The programme promises emotional stories alongside plenty of lighter moments – so make sure you have a box of tissues to hand!
Here’s what we know about The Joy of Pets, what Gaby has to say about it and when it starts.
What is The Joy of Pets about?
More than half of British households own a pet. The Joy of Pets will explore that affection by focusing on the close bonds between animals and the people who care for them.
Gaby and Dr Bolu will meet an assortment of furry, fluffy and scaly companions as they travel around the country. Their encounters will include animals credited for saving lives, as well as pets at the centre of stories involving love, loyalty and laughter.
The series will also offer practical guidance for owners. Expert vets are set to share advice, tips and useful tools covering the care of different types of pets.
Gaby was the one who actually came up with the idea for The Joy of Pets. She describes it as a her “dream job”, so was delighted when production company Bandicoot gave it the green light.
Gaby says: “It’s pets, it’s joy… and it’s a big naughty, which I like! We don’t take ourselves too seriously, we’re working with the best in the business. And for me, I’m getting to work with Bolu!”
The TV and radio presenter says she most enjoyed meeting alpacas and a Giant African Land Snail during filming. Gaby also recalls an emotional moment with a blind dog.
“We had a lovely blind dog – the most beautiful, wonderful dog that’s brought so much joy to its owners’ lives,” she says. “They had lost their previous dog. They found this blind dog that they fostered and now they’ve adopted it.
“The dog reminded them so much of their last dog. The lovely owner was very tearful on the show talking about him.”
When does The Joy of Pets start and how many episodes are there?
The Joy of Pets has been given a Sunday morning slot with ITV1 to brighten up your weekend. The series will begin on Sunday August 23, 2026.
Animal lovers can tune in the hour-long instalments at 11.30am each week. The Joy of Pets will also be available to stream on ITVX.
The series has five episodes, meaning it will run until the end of September.
But something tells us fans will be demanding more!
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