1 00:00:01,360 --> 00:00:03,360 NARRATOR: Across Yorkshire's moors and dales, 2 00:00:03,400 --> 00:00:03,960 NARRATOR: Across Yorkshire's moors and dales, 3 00:00:04,000 --> 00:00:06,000 James Herriot's work established him as the world's most famous vet. 4 00:00:06,040 --> 00:00:08,040 James Herriot's work established him as the world's most famous vet. 5 00:00:08,080 --> 00:00:08,360 James Herriot's work established him as the world's most famous vet. 6 00:00:08,400 --> 00:00:10,400 And just as he'll always be remembered, 7 00:00:10,440 --> 00:00:11,040 And just as he'll always be remembered, 8 00:00:11,080 --> 00:00:13,080 so are the animals we love. 9 00:00:13,120 --> 00:00:13,280 so are the animals we love. 10 00:00:14,760 --> 00:00:16,760 The Yorkshire Vet team, who follow in Herriot's footsteps... 11 00:00:16,800 --> 00:00:17,520 The Yorkshire Vet team, who follow in Herriot's footsteps... 12 00:00:17,560 --> 00:00:19,560 It's coming, isn't it? Slowly. 13 00:00:19,600 --> 00:00:20,120 It's coming, isn't it? Slowly. 14 00:00:20,160 --> 00:00:22,160 ..and other like-minded souls... Steady, girl, steady. 15 00:00:22,200 --> 00:00:23,680 ..and other like-minded souls... Steady, girl, steady. 16 00:00:23,720 --> 00:00:25,720 ..who spend every day helping animals... 17 00:00:25,760 --> 00:00:26,040 ..who spend every day helping animals... 18 00:00:26,080 --> 00:00:28,080 You're nearly ready for a feed, aren't you? 19 00:00:28,120 --> 00:00:28,360 You're nearly ready for a feed, aren't you? 20 00:00:28,400 --> 00:00:29,400 ..are coming together. 21 00:00:29,440 --> 00:00:31,440 A fitting tribute? Definitely, yeah. 22 00:00:31,480 --> 00:00:31,800 A fitting tribute? Definitely, yeah. 23 00:00:31,840 --> 00:00:33,840 ..for a mission born out of passion. 24 00:00:33,880 --> 00:00:35,040 ..for a mission born out of passion. 25 00:00:35,080 --> 00:00:37,080 Are you happy with that? I think it's perfect. 26 00:00:37,120 --> 00:00:38,120 Are you happy with that? I think it's perfect. 27 00:00:38,160 --> 00:00:40,160 They've always guided pet owners through the toughest times. 28 00:00:40,200 --> 00:00:41,920 They've always guided pet owners through the toughest times. 29 00:00:41,960 --> 00:00:43,960 I think the time is fast approaching, Bridget, sadly. 30 00:00:44,000 --> 00:00:46,000 I think the time is fast approaching, Bridget, sadly. 31 00:00:46,040 --> 00:00:46,320 I think the time is fast approaching, Bridget, sadly. 32 00:00:46,360 --> 00:00:47,760 Are you all right? Oh... 33 00:00:47,800 --> 00:00:49,800 It's awful, Julian, watching him. It really is. 34 00:00:49,840 --> 00:00:51,360 It's awful, Julian, watching him. It really is. 35 00:00:51,400 --> 00:00:53,160 Now they want to help them move on 36 00:00:53,200 --> 00:00:55,200 when their four-legged friends are gone... 37 00:00:55,240 --> 00:00:56,320 when their four-legged friends are gone... 38 00:00:56,360 --> 00:00:58,360 He's absolutely made me feel like I'm starting to mend again, and... 39 00:00:58,400 --> 00:01:00,360 He's absolutely made me feel like I'm starting to mend again, and... 40 00:01:00,400 --> 00:01:01,760 That's so nice to hear, honestly. 41 00:01:01,800 --> 00:01:03,800 ..with a vision... Five seconds, four, three... 42 00:01:03,840 --> 00:01:05,160 ..with a vision... Five seconds, four, three... 43 00:01:05,200 --> 00:01:07,200 ..of spreading their message far and wide. 44 00:01:07,240 --> 00:01:07,640 ..of spreading their message far and wide. 45 00:01:07,680 --> 00:01:09,680 We are joined by the Yorkshire Vet himself, Peter Wright. 46 00:01:09,720 --> 00:01:10,160 We are joined by the Yorkshire Vet himself, Peter Wright. 47 00:01:10,200 --> 00:01:12,000 Hello! How good to see you. Morning. 48 00:01:12,040 --> 00:01:14,040 Because devotion to all creatures great and small... 49 00:01:14,080 --> 00:01:14,360 Because devotion to all creatures great and small... 50 00:01:14,400 --> 00:01:16,400 I know it's something that you would wholeheartedly approve of. 51 00:01:16,440 --> 00:01:17,840 I know it's something that you would wholeheartedly approve of. 52 00:01:17,880 --> 00:01:19,280 ..lasts forever. 53 00:01:19,320 --> 00:01:20,680 I've dreamt for some time 54 00:01:20,720 --> 00:01:22,720 that we should have somewhere where we can go and remember our pets. 55 00:01:22,760 --> 00:01:24,760 that we should have somewhere where we can go and remember our pets. 56 00:01:24,800 --> 00:01:25,520 that we should have somewhere where we can go and remember our pets. 57 00:01:34,280 --> 00:01:36,280 {\an8}In God's own country, animals are worshipped. 58 00:01:36,320 --> 00:01:37,600 {\an8}In God's own country, animals are worshipped. 59 00:01:37,640 --> 00:01:39,640 {\an8}Yorkshire folk and creatures of all kinds 60 00:01:39,680 --> 00:01:40,640 {\an8}Yorkshire folk and creatures of all kinds 61 00:01:40,680 --> 00:01:42,680 live peacefully and work happily side by side. 62 00:01:42,720 --> 00:01:44,720 live peacefully and work happily side by side. 63 00:01:44,760 --> 00:01:45,760 live peacefully and work happily side by side. 64 00:01:45,800 --> 00:01:47,800 Eternal bonds are forged. 65 00:01:47,840 --> 00:01:48,240 Eternal bonds are forged. 66 00:01:49,560 --> 00:01:51,560 So when those special relationships come to an end, 67 00:01:51,600 --> 00:01:52,600 So when those special relationships come to an end, 68 00:01:52,640 --> 00:01:54,640 our much-loved companions need to be remembered, 69 00:01:54,680 --> 00:01:56,280 our much-loved companions need to be remembered, 70 00:01:56,320 --> 00:01:58,320 commemorated and celebrated. 71 00:01:58,360 --> 00:02:00,040 commemorated and celebrated. 72 00:02:04,200 --> 00:02:06,200 James Herriot once said, 73 00:02:06,240 --> 00:02:06,880 James Herriot once said, 74 00:02:06,920 --> 00:02:08,840 "If having a soul means being able 75 00:02:08,880 --> 00:02:10,880 "to feel love and loyalty and gratitude, 76 00:02:10,920 --> 00:02:12,320 "to feel love and loyalty and gratitude, 77 00:02:12,360 --> 00:02:14,360 "then animals are better off than a lot of humans." 78 00:02:14,400 --> 00:02:14,920 "then animals are better off than a lot of humans." 79 00:02:17,000 --> 00:02:19,000 And up on the North York Moors, a Highland cow called Big Girl... 80 00:02:19,040 --> 00:02:21,040 And up on the North York Moors, a Highland cow called Big Girl... 81 00:02:21,080 --> 00:02:21,440 And up on the North York Moors, a Highland cow called Big Girl... 82 00:02:21,480 --> 00:02:23,480 OK, right, we'll just get Big Girl her treats. 83 00:02:23,520 --> 00:02:25,520 OK, right, we'll just get Big Girl her treats. 84 00:02:25,560 --> 00:02:26,440 OK, right, we'll just get Big Girl her treats. 85 00:02:26,480 --> 00:02:28,480 ..has been Bridget's soulmate, incredibly, for nearly 30 years. 86 00:02:28,520 --> 00:02:30,520 ..has been Bridget's soulmate, incredibly, for nearly 30 years. 87 00:02:30,560 --> 00:02:30,760 ..has been Bridget's soulmate, incredibly, for nearly 30 years. 88 00:02:32,680 --> 00:02:34,680 I've had Big Girl since the year 2000, when she was two. 89 00:02:34,720 --> 00:02:36,720 I've had Big Girl since the year 2000, when she was two. 90 00:02:36,760 --> 00:02:38,520 I've had Big Girl since the year 2000, when she was two. 91 00:02:38,560 --> 00:02:40,560 And she came with her half-sister. 92 00:02:40,600 --> 00:02:41,440 And she came with her half-sister. 93 00:02:41,480 --> 00:02:43,480 And she's now 27. 94 00:02:43,520 --> 00:02:44,080 And she's now 27. 95 00:02:44,120 --> 00:02:45,280 I just love her to bits. 96 00:02:45,320 --> 00:02:47,320 She is just a lovely pet, very nice-natured. 97 00:02:47,360 --> 00:02:48,400 She is just a lovely pet, very nice-natured. 98 00:02:49,640 --> 00:02:51,640 {\an8}Over her lifetime, she's had three calves. 99 00:02:51,680 --> 00:02:52,160 {\an8}Over her lifetime, she's had three calves. 100 00:02:52,200 --> 00:02:54,200 {\an8}And I've got a feeling that she's probably outlived all her calves. 101 00:02:54,240 --> 00:02:56,240 {\an8}And I've got a feeling that she's probably outlived all her calves. 102 00:02:56,280 --> 00:02:57,720 {\an8}And I've got a feeling that she's probably outlived all her calves. 103 00:02:59,320 --> 00:03:01,320 {\an8}The half-sister died several years ago. 104 00:03:01,360 --> 00:03:02,880 {\an8}The half-sister died several years ago. 105 00:03:02,920 --> 00:03:04,920 {\an8}I did think about getting Big Girl another cow friend. 106 00:03:04,960 --> 00:03:06,560 {\an8}I did think about getting Big Girl another cow friend. 107 00:03:06,600 --> 00:03:08,600 {\an8}But she just seemed quite happy by herself. 108 00:03:08,640 --> 00:03:09,520 {\an8}But she just seemed quite happy by herself. 109 00:03:11,640 --> 00:03:13,640 But I think, you know, 27-and-a-half, 110 00:03:13,680 --> 00:03:14,240 But I think, you know, 27-and-a-half, 111 00:03:14,280 --> 00:03:16,200 she's now feeling her age. 112 00:03:16,240 --> 00:03:18,240 With Bridget concerned that Big Girl is nearing the end, 113 00:03:18,280 --> 00:03:20,240 With Bridget concerned that Big Girl is nearing the end, 114 00:03:20,280 --> 00:03:22,280 recently, Peter treated her joint issues. 115 00:03:22,320 --> 00:03:22,720 recently, Peter treated her joint issues. 116 00:03:23,880 --> 00:03:25,880 And although it's not unheard of for Highland cows to make their 20s, 117 00:03:25,920 --> 00:03:26,960 And although it's not unheard of for Highland cows to make their 20s, 118 00:03:27,000 --> 00:03:29,000 he recognises that Big Girl is special. 119 00:03:29,040 --> 00:03:31,040 he recognises that Big Girl is special. 120 00:03:31,080 --> 00:03:33,080 I can't think of ever treating a cow of this age or anywhere near it, 121 00:03:33,120 --> 00:03:35,120 I can't think of ever treating a cow of this age or anywhere near it, 122 00:03:35,160 --> 00:03:36,240 I can't think of ever treating a cow of this age or anywhere near it, 123 00:03:36,280 --> 00:03:38,280 so this is unique, as far as I'm concerned, 124 00:03:38,320 --> 00:03:39,600 so this is unique, as far as I'm concerned, 125 00:03:39,640 --> 00:03:41,640 to see a cow at this age still wandering about in the field. 126 00:03:41,680 --> 00:03:43,680 to see a cow at this age still wandering about in the field. 127 00:03:43,720 --> 00:03:44,160 to see a cow at this age still wandering about in the field. 128 00:03:44,200 --> 00:03:46,200 And I'm just hoping that she's doing OK, 129 00:03:46,240 --> 00:03:48,240 but we'll soon see how she's getting on. 130 00:03:48,280 --> 00:03:49,000 but we'll soon see how she's getting on. 131 00:03:49,040 --> 00:03:50,120 Morning, Bridget! 132 00:03:50,160 --> 00:03:52,160 Now, then, good morning, Peter, nice to see you again. 133 00:03:52,200 --> 00:03:52,520 Now, then, good morning, Peter, nice to see you again. 134 00:03:52,560 --> 00:03:54,560 Nice to see you. How's she been? 135 00:03:54,600 --> 00:03:56,600 Well, I was away for ten days seeing my family, 136 00:03:56,640 --> 00:03:57,600 Well, I was away for ten days seeing my family, 137 00:03:57,640 --> 00:03:58,960 and then when I came back, 138 00:03:59,000 --> 00:04:01,000 I noticed that she'd really lost a bit of flesh. Yeah. 139 00:04:01,040 --> 00:04:02,720 I noticed that she'd really lost a bit of flesh. Yeah. 140 00:04:02,760 --> 00:04:04,760 And her shoulder's still bad. Yeah. 141 00:04:04,800 --> 00:04:05,360 And her shoulder's still bad. Yeah. 142 00:04:05,400 --> 00:04:06,640 I would have expected that, 143 00:04:06,680 --> 00:04:08,680 especially with this cold weather, to be honest. 144 00:04:08,720 --> 00:04:08,960 especially with this cold weather, to be honest. 145 00:04:09,000 --> 00:04:10,120 You know, like elderly people, 146 00:04:10,160 --> 00:04:12,160 they say, "Oh, this cold weather doesn't suit my joints!" 147 00:04:12,200 --> 00:04:13,440 they say, "Oh, this cold weather doesn't suit my joints!" 148 00:04:13,480 --> 00:04:15,480 I'm getting there myself, Bridget. I concur with you as well, Peter. 149 00:04:15,520 --> 00:04:16,520 I'm getting there myself, Bridget. I concur with you as well, Peter. 150 00:04:16,560 --> 00:04:18,120 I can certainly agree on that count. 151 00:04:19,520 --> 00:04:20,920 Now, Big Girl. 152 00:04:20,960 --> 00:04:22,960 I can see from here, Bridget, that she's lost condition. 153 00:04:23,000 --> 00:04:23,600 I can see from here, Bridget, that she's lost condition. 154 00:04:23,640 --> 00:04:25,280 I can see her. Yeah. 155 00:04:26,880 --> 00:04:28,000 Yes. Right. 156 00:04:28,040 --> 00:04:30,040 She really has dropped some conditional significance. 157 00:04:30,080 --> 00:04:30,800 She really has dropped some conditional significance. 158 00:04:30,840 --> 00:04:32,320 There's nothing underneath her. 159 00:04:32,360 --> 00:04:34,360 The way she's moving on those hind limbs as well 160 00:04:34,400 --> 00:04:34,680 The way she's moving on those hind limbs as well 161 00:04:34,720 --> 00:04:36,720 is not good. It's awful. Big Girl... 162 00:04:36,760 --> 00:04:37,200 is not good. It's awful. Big Girl... 163 00:04:39,800 --> 00:04:40,760 Yeah. 164 00:04:42,440 --> 00:04:44,440 I think the time is fast approaching, Bridget, sadly. 165 00:04:44,480 --> 00:04:46,480 I think the time is fast approaching, Bridget, sadly. 166 00:04:46,520 --> 00:04:46,720 I think the time is fast approaching, Bridget, sadly. 167 00:04:47,960 --> 00:04:49,960 Yeah. I know, it's on my mind, 168 00:04:50,000 --> 00:04:50,400 Yeah. I know, it's on my mind, 169 00:04:50,440 --> 00:04:52,440 but it's that awful, awful pulling on the heartstrings, isn't it? 170 00:04:52,480 --> 00:04:54,480 but it's that awful, awful pulling on the heartstrings, isn't it? 171 00:04:54,520 --> 00:04:55,240 but it's that awful, awful pulling on the heartstrings, isn't it? 172 00:04:55,280 --> 00:04:57,280 Oh. Particularly when it's, you know, when it's a pet. 173 00:04:57,320 --> 00:04:58,800 Oh. Particularly when it's, you know, when it's a pet. 174 00:04:58,840 --> 00:05:00,840 But dare I say this as well, Bridget - a big chunk of your life. 175 00:05:00,880 --> 00:05:02,080 But dare I say this as well, Bridget - a big chunk of your life. 176 00:05:02,120 --> 00:05:03,400 Mm. Mm, yeah. 177 00:05:03,440 --> 00:05:05,440 And, you know, to look in this field one day, and Big Girl isn't there. 178 00:05:05,480 --> 00:05:07,480 And, you know, to look in this field one day, and Big Girl isn't there. 179 00:05:07,520 --> 00:05:07,800 And, you know, to look in this field one day, and Big Girl isn't there. 180 00:05:07,840 --> 00:05:09,840 I know. Oh, it's horrible. It will be horrible. 181 00:05:09,880 --> 00:05:10,680 I know. Oh, it's horrible. It will be horrible. 182 00:05:10,720 --> 00:05:12,720 But, you know, if it's the kindest thing for the animal... 183 00:05:12,760 --> 00:05:14,760 But, you know, if it's the kindest thing for the animal... 184 00:05:14,800 --> 00:05:15,200 But, you know, if it's the kindest thing for the animal... 185 00:05:15,240 --> 00:05:16,800 You know, so... 186 00:05:16,840 --> 00:05:18,840 And that's what a true animal lover would say, you know. 187 00:05:18,880 --> 00:05:19,280 And that's what a true animal lover would say, you know. 188 00:05:21,600 --> 00:05:23,600 I think the time is coming. Very soon. Yeah. 189 00:05:23,640 --> 00:05:24,920 I think the time is coming. Very soon. Yeah. 190 00:05:24,960 --> 00:05:26,960 I think so, Peter. Good girl. 191 00:05:27,000 --> 00:05:28,400 I think so, Peter. Good girl. 192 00:05:29,680 --> 00:05:31,640 Hey, who's a good girl? 193 00:05:32,920 --> 00:05:34,080 Good girl. 194 00:05:39,960 --> 00:05:41,960 'As I drive away from Big Girl, 195 00:05:42,000 --> 00:05:42,720 'As I drive away from Big Girl, 196 00:05:42,760 --> 00:05:44,760 'my heart really goes out to Bridget at this moment in time.' 197 00:05:44,800 --> 00:05:46,600 'my heart really goes out to Bridget at this moment in time.' 198 00:05:46,640 --> 00:05:48,640 And Bridget has got to try and come to terms with losing Big Girl. 199 00:05:48,680 --> 00:05:50,680 And Bridget has got to try and come to terms with losing Big Girl. 200 00:05:50,720 --> 00:05:52,320 And Bridget has got to try and come to terms with losing Big Girl. 201 00:05:52,360 --> 00:05:54,360 She may be just a cow, in some people's eyes, 202 00:05:54,400 --> 00:05:55,080 She may be just a cow, in some people's eyes, 203 00:05:55,120 --> 00:05:57,120 but to Bridget, she's much more than that, 204 00:05:57,160 --> 00:05:57,440 but to Bridget, she's much more than that, 205 00:05:57,480 --> 00:05:59,480 and I fully understand what Bridget's going to go through. 206 00:05:59,520 --> 00:06:00,320 and I fully understand what Bridget's going to go through. 207 00:06:13,560 --> 00:06:15,560 300 miles south, in Sussex, 208 00:06:15,600 --> 00:06:16,040 300 miles south, in Sussex, 209 00:06:16,080 --> 00:06:18,080 for people dealing with pet loss, help is at hand. 210 00:06:18,120 --> 00:06:19,280 for people dealing with pet loss, help is at hand. 211 00:06:21,800 --> 00:06:23,800 Come on, then! Good boy! In we go. 212 00:06:23,840 --> 00:06:24,760 Come on, then! Good boy! In we go. 213 00:06:26,040 --> 00:06:28,040 At first glance, Maria Brett... 214 00:06:28,080 --> 00:06:28,760 At first glance, Maria Brett... 215 00:06:28,800 --> 00:06:30,400 PHONE RINGS 216 00:06:30,440 --> 00:06:32,440 Good afternoon, Downwood Veterinary Centre. How can I help? 217 00:06:32,480 --> 00:06:33,240 Good afternoon, Downwood Veterinary Centre. How can I help? 218 00:06:33,280 --> 00:06:34,560 ..appears to be like any other 219 00:06:34,600 --> 00:06:36,600 dedicated veterinary practice manager. 220 00:06:36,640 --> 00:06:37,000 dedicated veterinary practice manager. 221 00:06:37,040 --> 00:06:39,040 OK, take care, bye-bye! 222 00:06:39,080 --> 00:06:39,320 OK, take care, bye-bye! 223 00:06:39,360 --> 00:06:41,360 But as well as being a reassuring presence for clients... 224 00:06:41,400 --> 00:06:42,560 But as well as being a reassuring presence for clients... 225 00:06:42,600 --> 00:06:44,360 Hi there, good afternoon. Hello! 226 00:06:44,400 --> 00:06:46,040 Picking up medication for my cats. 227 00:06:46,080 --> 00:06:47,560 ..and their four-legged friends... 228 00:06:47,600 --> 00:06:49,600 Good boy! Good boy. 229 00:06:49,640 --> 00:06:51,680 Good boy! Good boy. 230 00:06:51,720 --> 00:06:53,720 ..Maria is the UK's first animal chaplain in an Anglican parish. 231 00:06:53,760 --> 00:06:55,760 ..Maria is the UK's first animal chaplain in an Anglican parish. 232 00:06:55,800 --> 00:06:57,000 ..Maria is the UK's first animal chaplain in an Anglican parish. 233 00:06:58,400 --> 00:07:00,400 So given the countless animals he's seen pass away over the years... 234 00:07:00,440 --> 00:07:02,320 So given the countless animals he's seen pass away over the years... 235 00:07:02,360 --> 00:07:04,360 Hello. Hi, Peter, lovely to meet you. 236 00:07:04,400 --> 00:07:05,320 Hello. Hi, Peter, lovely to meet you. 237 00:07:05,360 --> 00:07:07,080 Maria, is it? It is indeed, yes. 238 00:07:07,120 --> 00:07:09,120 Very nice to meet you. Thank you. 239 00:07:09,160 --> 00:07:09,400 Very nice to meet you. Thank you. 240 00:07:09,440 --> 00:07:11,440 ..Peter wants to find out more. 241 00:07:11,480 --> 00:07:11,640 ..Peter wants to find out more. 242 00:07:12,920 --> 00:07:14,920 Maria, can you tell me exactly what an animal chaplain is? 243 00:07:14,960 --> 00:07:16,960 Maria, can you tell me exactly what an animal chaplain is? 244 00:07:17,000 --> 00:07:17,480 Maria, can you tell me exactly what an animal chaplain is? 245 00:07:17,520 --> 00:07:19,520 My role is to support people who are going through pet bereavement, 246 00:07:19,560 --> 00:07:21,560 My role is to support people who are going through pet bereavement, 247 00:07:21,600 --> 00:07:21,840 My role is to support people who are going through pet bereavement, 248 00:07:21,880 --> 00:07:23,880 because it is vitally important 249 00:07:23,920 --> 00:07:24,480 because it is vitally important 250 00:07:24,520 --> 00:07:26,520 that people are going through pet bereavement 251 00:07:26,560 --> 00:07:27,240 that people are going through pet bereavement 252 00:07:27,280 --> 00:07:29,280 are supported and treated with the empathy 253 00:07:29,320 --> 00:07:30,200 are supported and treated with the empathy 254 00:07:30,240 --> 00:07:32,240 that anybody going through any bereavement should be, 255 00:07:32,280 --> 00:07:32,680 that anybody going through any bereavement should be, 256 00:07:32,720 --> 00:07:34,480 because grief is the same. 257 00:07:34,520 --> 00:07:36,520 You know, you love that animal, you love that person, 258 00:07:36,560 --> 00:07:37,360 You know, you love that animal, you love that person, 259 00:07:37,400 --> 00:07:39,080 the grief isn't any different. 260 00:07:39,120 --> 00:07:41,120 We don't have funerals or wakes and things like we do for people, 261 00:07:41,160 --> 00:07:43,160 We don't have funerals or wakes and things like we do for people, 262 00:07:43,200 --> 00:07:43,440 We don't have funerals or wakes and things like we do for people, 263 00:07:43,480 --> 00:07:45,400 so there's no real closure. 264 00:07:45,440 --> 00:07:47,440 And some people do need that, 265 00:07:47,480 --> 00:07:47,720 And some people do need that, 266 00:07:47,760 --> 00:07:49,760 which is why we set up our pet memorial garden, really. 267 00:07:49,800 --> 00:07:51,800 which is why we set up our pet memorial garden, really. 268 00:07:51,840 --> 00:07:52,680 which is why we set up our pet memorial garden, really. 269 00:07:52,720 --> 00:07:54,720 So if they want some prayers, 270 00:07:54,760 --> 00:07:55,720 So if they want some prayers, 271 00:07:55,760 --> 00:07:57,760 I can come alongside them and do some prayers for them. 272 00:07:57,800 --> 00:07:58,480 I can come alongside them and do some prayers for them. 273 00:07:58,520 --> 00:08:00,520 If they're not people of faith, then they can just come. 274 00:08:00,560 --> 00:08:01,800 If they're not people of faith, then they can just come. 275 00:08:01,840 --> 00:08:03,000 We've got pebbles. 276 00:08:03,040 --> 00:08:05,040 They can write the names on the pebbles, any message, 277 00:08:05,080 --> 00:08:05,800 They can write the names on the pebbles, any message, 278 00:08:05,840 --> 00:08:07,840 and then place them at the foot of St Francis, 279 00:08:07,880 --> 00:08:08,640 and then place them at the foot of St Francis, 280 00:08:08,680 --> 00:08:10,360 who was the patron saint of animals. 281 00:08:10,400 --> 00:08:12,400 Well, that's very fitting, isn't it, really? 282 00:08:12,440 --> 00:08:13,640 It's very fitting. Yeah. 283 00:08:17,160 --> 00:08:18,960 Do you know, you've got me thinking now. 284 00:08:19,000 --> 00:08:21,000 It's such a wonderful idea. 285 00:08:21,040 --> 00:08:21,280 It's such a wonderful idea. 286 00:08:21,320 --> 00:08:23,320 Every one of those names is meaningful to somebody, 287 00:08:23,360 --> 00:08:25,040 Every one of those names is meaningful to somebody, 288 00:08:25,080 --> 00:08:27,080 and it's going to evoke an awful lot of memories. 289 00:08:27,120 --> 00:08:28,240 and it's going to evoke an awful lot of memories. 290 00:08:28,280 --> 00:08:30,280 These stones, they all have so much to say 291 00:08:30,320 --> 00:08:31,760 These stones, they all have so much to say 292 00:08:31,800 --> 00:08:33,800 to the people that come and visit them. Yeah. 293 00:08:33,840 --> 00:08:34,680 to the people that come and visit them. Yeah. 294 00:08:36,720 --> 00:08:38,640 Can't tell you how much I've learned from you, 295 00:08:38,680 --> 00:08:40,680 and I would like to take the ideas of what you've put in place here 296 00:08:40,720 --> 00:08:42,720 and I would like to take the ideas of what you've put in place here 297 00:08:42,760 --> 00:08:43,280 and I would like to take the ideas of what you've put in place here 298 00:08:43,320 --> 00:08:44,440 back to Yorkshire. 299 00:08:44,480 --> 00:08:46,480 You fully understand what it means when people lose a pet, 300 00:08:46,520 --> 00:08:48,520 You fully understand what it means when people lose a pet, 301 00:08:48,560 --> 00:08:48,800 You fully understand what it means when people lose a pet, 302 00:08:48,840 --> 00:08:50,480 and that's lovely to hear. 303 00:08:50,520 --> 00:08:51,960 Thank you. So, who knows? 304 00:08:52,000 --> 00:08:54,000 In future, you may visit Yorkshire, 305 00:08:54,040 --> 00:08:54,840 In future, you may visit Yorkshire, 306 00:08:54,880 --> 00:08:56,880 and you may see a memorial there, 307 00:08:56,920 --> 00:08:57,160 and you may see a memorial there, 308 00:08:57,200 --> 00:08:58,920 very similar to what you've got here. 309 00:08:58,960 --> 00:09:01,000 I'd love that. I'd love to see that. 310 00:09:01,040 --> 00:09:03,040 Thank you, Maria. Thank you. Lovely. Thank you, Peter, thank you. 311 00:09:03,080 --> 00:09:03,960 Thank you, Maria. Thank you. Lovely. Thank you, Peter, thank you. 312 00:09:09,040 --> 00:09:11,040 I think he would wholeheartedly approve. 313 00:09:11,080 --> 00:09:11,800 I think he would wholeheartedly approve. 314 00:09:11,840 --> 00:09:13,840 Peter looks to the past to plan the future. 315 00:09:13,880 --> 00:09:14,920 Peter looks to the past to plan the future. 316 00:09:14,960 --> 00:09:16,960 It's a place where they can collect their thoughts. It is. 317 00:09:17,000 --> 00:09:17,280 It's a place where they can collect their thoughts. It is. 318 00:09:17,320 --> 00:09:19,320 Julian helps a friend on their hardest day. 319 00:09:19,360 --> 00:09:20,400 Julian helps a friend on their hardest day. 320 00:09:20,440 --> 00:09:22,240 Is it time to, erm...? I think so. 321 00:09:22,280 --> 00:09:24,280 And awareness of pet grief is raised in Yorkshire... 322 00:09:24,320 --> 00:09:25,400 And awareness of pet grief is raised in Yorkshire... 323 00:09:25,440 --> 00:09:27,440 Is there anyone in particular you're walking for today? 324 00:09:27,480 --> 00:09:27,960 Is there anyone in particular you're walking for today? 325 00:09:28,000 --> 00:09:30,000 Yes, well, I've had many pets in my life, 326 00:09:30,040 --> 00:09:30,280 Yes, well, I've had many pets in my life, 327 00:09:30,320 --> 00:09:32,320 and I absolutely treasure them all. 328 00:09:32,360 --> 00:09:32,560 and I absolutely treasure them all. 329 00:09:32,600 --> 00:09:34,440 ..and beyond. 330 00:09:34,480 --> 00:09:35,800 I'm in the big city now. 331 00:09:35,840 --> 00:09:37,840 {\an8}My hair doesn't behave itself as much as it used to do. 332 00:09:37,880 --> 00:09:38,560 {\an8}My hair doesn't behave itself as much as it used to do. 333 00:09:38,600 --> 00:09:40,600 'And certainly, I'm under the spotlight in more ways than one.' 334 00:09:40,640 --> 00:09:42,080 'And certainly, I'm under the spotlight in more ways than one.' 335 00:09:42,120 --> 00:09:44,120 I was racking my brains as to what we could do to help this situation. 336 00:09:44,160 --> 00:09:46,160 I was racking my brains as to what we could do to help this situation. 337 00:09:46,200 --> 00:09:46,400 I was racking my brains as to what we could do to help this situation. 338 00:09:57,720 --> 00:09:59,600 In North Yorkshire, 339 00:09:59,640 --> 00:10:01,640 for 45 years, Peter Wright has been a man of veterinary science. 340 00:10:01,680 --> 00:10:03,680 for 45 years, Peter Wright has been a man of veterinary science. 341 00:10:03,720 --> 00:10:04,520 for 45 years, Peter Wright has been a man of veterinary science. 342 00:10:05,960 --> 00:10:07,960 But now he's also focusing on the spiritual side 343 00:10:08,000 --> 00:10:08,960 But now he's also focusing on the spiritual side 344 00:10:09,000 --> 00:10:11,000 of our relationship with animals. 345 00:10:11,040 --> 00:10:11,200 of our relationship with animals. 346 00:10:12,520 --> 00:10:14,520 It is very obvious for a lot of people 347 00:10:14,560 --> 00:10:14,800 It is very obvious for a lot of people 348 00:10:14,840 --> 00:10:16,560 that pets are part of the family, 349 00:10:16,600 --> 00:10:18,600 and I've been thinking for some time now 350 00:10:18,640 --> 00:10:19,120 and I've been thinking for some time now 351 00:10:19,160 --> 00:10:21,160 that it would be lovely if we had a memorial garden for pets. 352 00:10:21,200 --> 00:10:23,000 that it would be lovely if we had a memorial garden for pets. 353 00:10:23,040 --> 00:10:25,040 I've been racking my brains for somewhere suitable, 354 00:10:25,080 --> 00:10:26,120 I've been racking my brains for somewhere suitable, 355 00:10:26,160 --> 00:10:28,160 and I think I've got just the solution. 356 00:10:28,200 --> 00:10:28,400 and I think I've got just the solution. 357 00:10:30,240 --> 00:10:32,240 23 Kirkgate in Thirsk is where Peter worked for Alf Wight, 358 00:10:32,280 --> 00:10:34,280 23 Kirkgate in Thirsk is where Peter worked for Alf Wight, 359 00:10:34,320 --> 00:10:34,720 23 Kirkgate in Thirsk is where Peter worked for Alf Wight, 360 00:10:34,760 --> 00:10:36,680 who used the pseudonym James Herriot 361 00:10:36,720 --> 00:10:38,720 when he wrote his best-selling books, 362 00:10:38,760 --> 00:10:39,040 when he wrote his best-selling books, 363 00:10:39,080 --> 00:10:41,080 which inspired the All Creatures Great And Small TV series. 364 00:10:41,120 --> 00:10:42,480 which inspired the All Creatures Great And Small TV series. 365 00:10:44,280 --> 00:10:46,280 His old friend and mentor's former home and surgery 366 00:10:46,320 --> 00:10:47,200 His old friend and mentor's former home and surgery 367 00:10:47,240 --> 00:10:49,240 is now a museum, managed by Ian and Kate. 368 00:10:49,280 --> 00:10:51,280 is now a museum, managed by Ian and Kate. 369 00:10:51,320 --> 00:10:51,840 is now a museum, managed by Ian and Kate. 370 00:10:51,880 --> 00:10:53,880 Well, it's nice to see you both hard at work. 371 00:10:53,920 --> 00:10:54,280 Well, it's nice to see you both hard at work. 372 00:10:54,320 --> 00:10:55,880 Oh, hello, Peter! Hello, Peter. 373 00:10:55,920 --> 00:10:57,920 I'd offer you some Yorkshire tea, but it's for display only. 374 00:10:57,960 --> 00:10:58,280 I'd offer you some Yorkshire tea, but it's for display only. 375 00:11:00,840 --> 00:11:02,680 I've a bit of a favour to ask. 376 00:11:02,720 --> 00:11:04,720 I've been down in the South of England recently, 377 00:11:04,760 --> 00:11:05,240 I've been down in the South of England recently, 378 00:11:05,280 --> 00:11:06,920 dealing with a chaplain there. 379 00:11:06,960 --> 00:11:08,960 She had a memorial garden 380 00:11:09,000 --> 00:11:09,240 She had a memorial garden 381 00:11:09,280 --> 00:11:11,280 where people could put little emblems of their pets 382 00:11:11,320 --> 00:11:12,680 where people could put little emblems of their pets 383 00:11:12,720 --> 00:11:14,720 and sit there quietly... Oh, how lovely. 384 00:11:14,760 --> 00:11:15,080 and sit there quietly... Oh, how lovely. 385 00:11:15,120 --> 00:11:17,120 ..and just think about their pets. 386 00:11:17,160 --> 00:11:17,480 ..and just think about their pets. 387 00:11:17,520 --> 00:11:19,520 I was thinking we haven't got anything like that round here. 388 00:11:19,560 --> 00:11:19,960 I was thinking we haven't got anything like that round here. 389 00:11:20,000 --> 00:11:21,080 We haven't, you're right. 390 00:11:21,120 --> 00:11:23,120 I've been racking my brains as to where might be a suitable place, 391 00:11:23,160 --> 00:11:25,160 I've been racking my brains as to where might be a suitable place, 392 00:11:25,200 --> 00:11:26,040 I've been racking my brains as to where might be a suitable place, 393 00:11:26,080 --> 00:11:28,080 and then it came to me - the World of James Herriot. 394 00:11:28,120 --> 00:11:29,200 and then it came to me - the World of James Herriot. 395 00:11:29,240 --> 00:11:31,240 We agree with you. Where could we have as a better place 396 00:11:31,280 --> 00:11:31,760 We agree with you. Where could we have as a better place 397 00:11:31,800 --> 00:11:33,800 for a pet memorial garden than here? 398 00:11:33,840 --> 00:11:34,320 for a pet memorial garden than here? 399 00:11:34,360 --> 00:11:35,840 I think that's a really lovely place. 400 00:11:35,880 --> 00:11:37,160 Absolutely. Yeah, lovely idea. 401 00:11:37,200 --> 00:11:38,440 Really? Yeah, I do. Brilliant. 402 00:11:38,480 --> 00:11:40,000 Excellent. Yeah, lovely idea. 403 00:11:41,080 --> 00:11:42,800 This is where I would think of a lovely place 404 00:11:42,840 --> 00:11:44,640 with Alf looking over them. What do you think? 405 00:11:44,680 --> 00:11:46,680 Do you know, I think it's an excellent place, really. 406 00:11:46,720 --> 00:11:47,040 Do you know, I think it's an excellent place, really. 407 00:11:47,080 --> 00:11:49,080 So when people want to come and visit, it's a good place 408 00:11:49,120 --> 00:11:49,400 So when people want to come and visit, it's a good place 409 00:11:49,440 --> 00:11:51,440 where they can just collect their thoughts, isn't it? It is. 410 00:11:51,480 --> 00:11:51,720 where they can just collect their thoughts, isn't it? It is. 411 00:11:51,760 --> 00:11:53,160 If the plaques were on this wall, 412 00:11:53,200 --> 00:11:55,200 a lovely seat over there, they're just watching over them. 413 00:11:55,240 --> 00:11:55,520 a lovely seat over there, they're just watching over them. 414 00:11:55,560 --> 00:11:57,560 And a small fountain. Yeah. 415 00:11:57,600 --> 00:11:58,040 And a small fountain. Yeah. 416 00:11:58,080 --> 00:12:00,080 I think it'd look really lovely there. By crikey, yes. 417 00:12:00,120 --> 00:12:00,800 I think it'd look really lovely there. By crikey, yes. 418 00:12:00,840 --> 00:12:02,840 Well, that's a superb place, yep. 419 00:12:02,880 --> 00:12:03,200 Well, that's a superb place, yep. 420 00:12:03,240 --> 00:12:05,240 Couldn't have anywhere any better. 421 00:12:05,280 --> 00:12:05,520 Couldn't have anywhere any better. 422 00:12:05,560 --> 00:12:07,560 I mean, when we were here, when it was our veterinary practice, 423 00:12:07,600 --> 00:12:08,120 I mean, when we were here, when it was our veterinary practice, 424 00:12:08,160 --> 00:12:10,160 dogs could come and walk out here quite safely, exercise out here, 425 00:12:10,200 --> 00:12:12,200 dogs could come and walk out here quite safely, exercise out here, 426 00:12:12,240 --> 00:12:12,520 dogs could come and walk out here quite safely, exercise out here, 427 00:12:12,560 --> 00:12:14,560 because the walled garden was so high. Yeah. 428 00:12:14,600 --> 00:12:15,120 because the walled garden was so high. Yeah. 429 00:12:15,160 --> 00:12:17,160 And I think he would wholeheartedly approve. 430 00:12:17,200 --> 00:12:19,200 And I think he would wholeheartedly approve. 431 00:12:19,240 --> 00:12:19,520 And I think he would wholeheartedly approve. 432 00:12:19,560 --> 00:12:21,560 And I think we need to get down to business now 433 00:12:21,600 --> 00:12:22,480 And I think we need to get down to business now 434 00:12:22,520 --> 00:12:23,680 and get it sorted, don't we? 435 00:12:23,720 --> 00:12:25,720 Sounds like a good idea, Peter. Absolutely. 436 00:12:25,760 --> 00:12:26,040 Sounds like a good idea, Peter. Absolutely. 437 00:12:26,080 --> 00:12:26,920 Excellent. Fantastic. 438 00:12:26,960 --> 00:12:28,960 Thank you, Ian. Thank you, Kate. Thank you, Peter. Great. 439 00:12:29,000 --> 00:12:29,640 Thank you, Ian. Thank you, Kate. Thank you, Peter. Great. 440 00:12:29,680 --> 00:12:30,920 I'll be in touch soon. 441 00:12:39,680 --> 00:12:41,680 Every vet practice has regulars who are big characters. 442 00:12:41,720 --> 00:12:43,160 Every vet practice has regulars who are big characters. 443 00:12:43,200 --> 00:12:44,720 CHUCKLING 444 00:12:44,760 --> 00:12:46,760 You're getting all excited, sweetheart, aren't you? 445 00:12:46,800 --> 00:12:47,840 You're getting all excited, sweetheart, aren't you? 446 00:12:47,880 --> 00:12:49,880 And in Wetherby, one of them is Jos... 447 00:12:49,920 --> 00:12:50,760 And in Wetherby, one of them is Jos... 448 00:12:50,800 --> 00:12:52,800 Come on, then, Jos. Hello. Hello, Jos. 449 00:12:52,840 --> 00:12:53,520 Come on, then, Jos. Hello. Hello, Jos. 450 00:12:53,560 --> 00:12:55,560 ..an elderly Belgian hare who's always made Julian jumpy... 451 00:12:55,600 --> 00:12:57,600 ..an elderly Belgian hare who's always made Julian jumpy... 452 00:12:57,640 --> 00:12:57,920 ..an elderly Belgian hare who's always made Julian jumpy... 453 00:12:57,960 --> 00:12:59,960 I don't know why, but he's just slightly frightening me a bit. 454 00:13:00,000 --> 00:13:01,200 I don't know why, but he's just slightly frightening me a bit. 455 00:13:01,240 --> 00:13:02,400 LAUGHTER 456 00:13:03,480 --> 00:13:05,480 ..while everyone else just feared his next pun. 457 00:13:05,520 --> 00:13:06,880 ..while everyone else just feared his next pun. 458 00:13:06,920 --> 00:13:08,920 I'm a bit worried that we might have a "hare-line" fracture. 459 00:13:08,960 --> 00:13:10,480 I'm a bit worried that we might have a "hare-line" fracture. 460 00:13:10,520 --> 00:13:12,520 I think it'll be a frightening operation. 461 00:13:12,560 --> 00:13:12,800 I think it'll be a frightening operation. 462 00:13:12,840 --> 00:13:14,840 I'd find it very "hare-raising". 463 00:13:14,880 --> 00:13:15,200 I'd find it very "hare-raising". 464 00:13:15,240 --> 00:13:17,240 Jos was once a prize-winning Belgian hare... 465 00:13:17,280 --> 00:13:17,680 Jos was once a prize-winning Belgian hare... 466 00:13:17,720 --> 00:13:19,720 To be fair, he does look a bit more handsome than those two. 467 00:13:19,760 --> 00:13:21,760 To be fair, he does look a bit more handsome than those two. 468 00:13:21,800 --> 00:13:22,080 To be fair, he does look a bit more handsome than those two. 469 00:13:22,120 --> 00:13:24,120 ..before age and arthritis got the better of him. 470 00:13:24,160 --> 00:13:24,400 ..before age and arthritis got the better of him. 471 00:13:24,440 --> 00:13:26,160 So, this rabbit's third... 472 00:13:26,200 --> 00:13:28,160 Did he really say he's third? Yeah. 473 00:13:28,200 --> 00:13:30,200 But he's always been number one to owner Polly. 474 00:13:30,240 --> 00:13:30,520 But he's always been number one to owner Polly. 475 00:13:30,560 --> 00:13:32,560 I'm not upset at the fact that he's got third. 476 00:13:32,600 --> 00:13:32,880 I'm not upset at the fact that he's got third. 477 00:13:32,920 --> 00:13:34,920 I'm happy that he's got third. He could have got nothing. 478 00:13:34,960 --> 00:13:35,560 I'm happy that he's got third. He could have got nothing. 479 00:13:35,600 --> 00:13:37,600 We love you to bits, don't we, Jos? 480 00:13:37,640 --> 00:13:37,800 We love you to bits, don't we, Jos? 481 00:13:39,200 --> 00:13:41,200 Two years on, it's Jos's latest visit to the practice. 482 00:13:41,240 --> 00:13:42,760 Two years on, it's Jos's latest visit to the practice. 483 00:13:42,800 --> 00:13:44,800 I have been treating him for a long time, 484 00:13:44,840 --> 00:13:45,200 I have been treating him for a long time, 485 00:13:45,240 --> 00:13:47,240 but the last time I saw him, he was going downhill a little bit, 486 00:13:47,280 --> 00:13:48,880 but the last time I saw him, he was going downhill a little bit, 487 00:13:48,920 --> 00:13:50,920 and I'm suspicious that today might be the time 488 00:13:50,960 --> 00:13:51,560 and I'm suspicious that today might be the time 489 00:13:51,600 --> 00:13:53,600 when Polly's decided that we need to make a big decision over his future. 490 00:13:53,640 --> 00:13:55,640 when Polly's decided that we need to make a big decision over his future. 491 00:13:55,680 --> 00:13:57,080 when Polly's decided that we need to make a big decision over his future. 492 00:13:57,120 --> 00:13:59,120 So I think the time is getting quite close for poor old Joss. 493 00:13:59,160 --> 00:14:00,800 So I think the time is getting quite close for poor old Joss. 494 00:14:02,040 --> 00:14:03,640 What a sad, sad day. 495 00:14:06,360 --> 00:14:08,360 Well, the last time, we came in and had his injection for his joints. 496 00:14:08,400 --> 00:14:09,560 Well, the last time, we came in and had his injection for his joints. 497 00:14:09,600 --> 00:14:11,600 We were sort of borderline then, 498 00:14:11,640 --> 00:14:12,640 We were sort of borderline then, 499 00:14:12,680 --> 00:14:14,680 but he's gradually got... he's got worse. 500 00:14:14,720 --> 00:14:15,080 but he's gradually got... he's got worse. 501 00:14:16,400 --> 00:14:18,400 So when he tries to get up, he now falls over. 502 00:14:18,440 --> 00:14:19,800 So when he tries to get up, he now falls over. 503 00:14:19,840 --> 00:14:21,400 He won't come out and play. 504 00:14:21,440 --> 00:14:23,440 So, obviously, very uncomfortable, and we don't think it's fair. 505 00:14:23,480 --> 00:14:25,480 So, obviously, very uncomfortable, and we don't think it's fair. 506 00:14:25,520 --> 00:14:26,840 So, obviously, very uncomfortable, and we don't think it's fair. 507 00:14:26,880 --> 00:14:28,880 So we think it's time that he now calls it a day. 508 00:14:28,920 --> 00:14:30,800 So we think it's time that he now calls it a day. 509 00:14:30,840 --> 00:14:32,840 As sad as it is, and I'm gonna start blubbing in a minute, so... 510 00:14:32,880 --> 00:14:34,880 As sad as it is, and I'm gonna start blubbing in a minute, so... 511 00:14:34,920 --> 00:14:35,840 As sad as it is, and I'm gonna start blubbing in a minute, so... 512 00:14:35,880 --> 00:14:37,040 SHE EXHALES 513 00:14:38,840 --> 00:14:40,840 ..it's time. Yeah, it's time. 514 00:14:40,880 --> 00:14:42,040 ..it's time. Yeah, it's time. 515 00:14:45,920 --> 00:14:47,920 Polly. Are you all right? Oh... 516 00:14:47,960 --> 00:14:49,440 Polly. Are you all right? Oh... 517 00:14:50,600 --> 00:14:52,600 It's awful, Julian, watching him. It really is. 518 00:14:52,640 --> 00:14:53,560 It's awful, Julian, watching him. It really is. 519 00:14:53,600 --> 00:14:55,040 He won't... You know, 520 00:14:55,080 --> 00:14:57,080 like bunnies sit like that with their feet tucked under. 521 00:14:57,120 --> 00:14:57,600 like bunnies sit like that with their feet tucked under. 522 00:14:57,640 --> 00:14:59,640 He can't, his legs are straight out at the back of him, 523 00:14:59,680 --> 00:15:00,960 He can't, his legs are straight out at the back of him, 524 00:15:01,000 --> 00:15:03,000 and he's spending 99% of his time like that. 525 00:15:03,040 --> 00:15:04,640 and he's spending 99% of his time like that. 526 00:15:04,680 --> 00:15:06,680 And that's not a natural position, is it? 527 00:15:06,720 --> 00:15:07,200 And that's not a natural position, is it? 528 00:15:07,240 --> 00:15:08,840 It is not a natural position. 529 00:15:08,880 --> 00:15:10,880 The skin is just hanging off him, where flesh used to be. 530 00:15:10,920 --> 00:15:12,920 The skin is just hanging off him, where flesh used to be. 531 00:15:12,960 --> 00:15:13,680 The skin is just hanging off him, where flesh used to be. 532 00:15:13,720 --> 00:15:15,720 So he's lost a lot of muscle, then, as well. 533 00:15:15,760 --> 00:15:16,040 So he's lost a lot of muscle, then, as well. 534 00:15:16,080 --> 00:15:18,080 Oh, he has lost a lot... But he won't move, so... 535 00:15:18,120 --> 00:15:18,600 Oh, he has lost a lot... But he won't move, so... 536 00:15:18,640 --> 00:15:20,640 you know, what can I do? 537 00:15:20,680 --> 00:15:22,120 you know, what can I do? 538 00:15:22,160 --> 00:15:24,080 Is it time to...? I think so. 539 00:15:24,120 --> 00:15:25,760 I'd prefer it that way. 540 00:15:29,720 --> 00:15:31,720 Jos, oh, dear. 541 00:15:31,760 --> 00:15:32,280 Jos, oh, dear. 542 00:15:32,320 --> 00:15:34,320 We'll need to sedate him because he's always so twitchy, 543 00:15:34,360 --> 00:15:35,840 We'll need to sedate him because he's always so twitchy, 544 00:15:35,880 --> 00:15:37,880 and I'll give him an injection that takes about ten minutes to work, 545 00:15:37,920 --> 00:15:38,520 and I'll give him an injection that takes about ten minutes to work, 546 00:15:38,560 --> 00:15:40,600 and then it'll be easy to do it 547 00:15:40,640 --> 00:15:42,640 without him knowing what's happening. 548 00:15:42,680 --> 00:15:43,400 without him knowing what's happening. 549 00:15:43,440 --> 00:15:45,440 Oh, I'm so sorry, Jos. 550 00:15:45,480 --> 00:15:45,960 Oh, I'm so sorry, Jos. 551 00:15:46,000 --> 00:15:47,160 WHISPERS:I'm so sorry. 552 00:15:50,160 --> 00:15:51,800 I just can't do any more. 553 00:15:53,400 --> 00:15:55,240 So, this is the sedative. 554 00:15:55,280 --> 00:15:57,280 We'll just... Are you all right just to steady him there? 555 00:15:57,320 --> 00:15:58,560 We'll just... Are you all right just to steady him there? 556 00:15:58,600 --> 00:16:00,440 Yeah. Good boy. 557 00:16:00,480 --> 00:16:02,480 That was fine. All done, there we are. 558 00:16:02,520 --> 00:16:02,720 That was fine. All done, there we are. 559 00:16:03,920 --> 00:16:05,920 You're all right, it's OK. 560 00:16:05,960 --> 00:16:06,160 You're all right, it's OK. 561 00:16:06,200 --> 00:16:08,200 There you go. There you go. 562 00:16:08,240 --> 00:16:10,240 There you go. There you go. 563 00:16:10,280 --> 00:16:10,520 There you go. There you go. 564 00:16:10,560 --> 00:16:12,560 I can't see him suffer. Gorgeous boy. 565 00:16:12,600 --> 00:16:13,920 I can't see him suffer. Gorgeous boy. 566 00:16:15,960 --> 00:16:17,960 It's always a difficult part of the job to put down people's pets. 567 00:16:18,000 --> 00:16:20,000 It's always a difficult part of the job to put down people's pets. 568 00:16:20,040 --> 00:16:20,600 It's always a difficult part of the job to put down people's pets. 569 00:16:20,640 --> 00:16:22,640 And it's made even more challenging when we know the owners very well. 570 00:16:22,680 --> 00:16:24,680 And it's made even more challenging when we know the owners very well. 571 00:16:24,720 --> 00:16:25,040 And it's made even more challenging when we know the owners very well. 572 00:16:26,560 --> 00:16:28,560 He's been a star, hasn't he, though? I mean, a little character. 573 00:16:28,600 --> 00:16:29,800 He's been a star, hasn't he, though? I mean, a little character. 574 00:16:29,840 --> 00:16:31,840 He's had a lot of firsts with him and best in shows, so... 575 00:16:31,880 --> 00:16:32,920 He's had a lot of firsts with him and best in shows, so... 576 00:16:34,600 --> 00:16:36,600 Yeah, he's done very, very well. 577 00:16:36,640 --> 00:16:37,160 Yeah, he's done very, very well. 578 00:16:37,200 --> 00:16:39,200 He really has been a star for me. 579 00:16:39,240 --> 00:16:39,840 He really has been a star for me. 580 00:16:42,880 --> 00:16:44,880 In a way, it's, I suppose, a privilege to be there at the end. 581 00:16:44,920 --> 00:16:46,120 In a way, it's, I suppose, a privilege to be there at the end. 582 00:16:46,160 --> 00:16:48,160 And as the main vet responsible for the health during his life, 583 00:16:48,200 --> 00:16:50,200 And as the main vet responsible for the health during his life, 584 00:16:50,240 --> 00:16:50,800 And as the main vet responsible for the health during his life, 585 00:16:50,840 --> 00:16:52,840 I think it's the right thing to be there when the end comes. 586 00:16:52,880 --> 00:16:54,240 I think it's the right thing to be there when the end comes. 587 00:16:56,560 --> 00:16:58,280 It's quick, and it's peaceful. 588 00:16:58,320 --> 00:17:00,320 Sweetheart. He's at peace. 589 00:17:00,360 --> 00:17:02,080 Sweetheart. He's at peace. 590 00:17:05,600 --> 00:17:07,640 Oh, my beautiful bunny. 591 00:17:07,680 --> 00:17:09,680 You're going to do a lot of running in heaven. 592 00:17:09,720 --> 00:17:10,400 You're going to do a lot of running in heaven. 593 00:17:10,440 --> 00:17:12,440 You'll be the proudest bunny up there. 594 00:17:12,480 --> 00:17:13,240 You'll be the proudest bunny up there. 595 00:17:13,280 --> 00:17:15,280 Bit feisty. But lovely all the same. 596 00:17:15,320 --> 00:17:16,840 Bit feisty. But lovely all the same. 597 00:17:16,880 --> 00:17:18,600 We loved you. 598 00:17:38,440 --> 00:17:40,440 A famous poem describes the pets we've lost 599 00:17:40,480 --> 00:17:41,320 A famous poem describes the pets we've lost 600 00:17:41,360 --> 00:17:43,360 playing in a heavenly place called Rainbow Bridge, for eternity. 601 00:17:43,400 --> 00:17:45,400 playing in a heavenly place called Rainbow Bridge, for eternity. 602 00:17:45,440 --> 00:17:46,040 playing in a heavenly place called Rainbow Bridge, for eternity. 603 00:17:47,600 --> 00:17:49,600 And after tears flow, there are always brighter times ahead. 604 00:17:49,640 --> 00:17:51,640 And after tears flow, there are always brighter times ahead. 605 00:17:51,680 --> 00:17:52,080 And after tears flow, there are always brighter times ahead. 606 00:17:52,120 --> 00:17:54,120 Golden moments to look back on. 607 00:17:54,160 --> 00:17:55,040 Golden moments to look back on. 608 00:17:57,480 --> 00:17:59,480 Every second Sunday in September is National Pet Memorial Day. 609 00:17:59,520 --> 00:18:01,520 Every second Sunday in September is National Pet Memorial Day. 610 00:18:01,560 --> 00:18:02,120 Every second Sunday in September is National Pet Memorial Day. 611 00:18:02,160 --> 00:18:04,160 And to mark the occasion, the RSPCA has launched Walk To Remember 612 00:18:04,200 --> 00:18:06,200 And to mark the occasion, the RSPCA has launched Walk To Remember 613 00:18:06,240 --> 00:18:07,560 And to mark the occasion, the RSPCA has launched Walk To Remember 614 00:18:07,600 --> 00:18:09,600 for people to come together 615 00:18:09,640 --> 00:18:09,880 for people to come together 616 00:18:09,920 --> 00:18:11,920 to reminisce about the pets they've loved and lost. 617 00:18:11,960 --> 00:18:12,160 to reminisce about the pets they've loved and lost. 618 00:18:13,040 --> 00:18:14,760 Wait, wait. 619 00:18:14,800 --> 00:18:16,800 Like Julian, Yorkshire vets David and Rohin 620 00:18:16,840 --> 00:18:17,720 Like Julian, Yorkshire vets David and Rohin 621 00:18:17,760 --> 00:18:19,760 have witnessed heartache first-hand. 622 00:18:19,800 --> 00:18:20,440 have witnessed heartache first-hand. 623 00:18:20,480 --> 00:18:21,760 Ready? Yep. 624 00:18:21,800 --> 00:18:23,800 So, with their dogs Yogi and Rupert, they're joining a local walk... 625 00:18:23,840 --> 00:18:25,600 So, with their dogs Yogi and Rupert, they're joining a local walk... 626 00:18:27,720 --> 00:18:29,720 ..with Faye from the RSPCA. 627 00:18:29,760 --> 00:18:30,080 ..with Faye from the RSPCA. 628 00:18:30,120 --> 00:18:32,120 Is there anyone in particular you're walking for today? 629 00:18:32,160 --> 00:18:33,320 Is there anyone in particular you're walking for today? 630 00:18:33,360 --> 00:18:35,360 Yes, well, I've had many pets in my life, 631 00:18:35,400 --> 00:18:35,640 Yes, well, I've had many pets in my life, 632 00:18:35,680 --> 00:18:37,160 and I absolutely treasure them all. 633 00:18:37,200 --> 00:18:39,200 There was one stray that I found, a little Staffy called Jem. 634 00:18:39,240 --> 00:18:40,680 There was one stray that I found, a little Staffy called Jem. 635 00:18:40,720 --> 00:18:42,720 Aw, yeah. She hadn't been vaccinated, unfortunately, 636 00:18:42,760 --> 00:18:43,520 Aw, yeah. She hadn't been vaccinated, unfortunately, 637 00:18:43,560 --> 00:18:45,560 and she passed away from parvo two weeks after I found her, 638 00:18:45,600 --> 00:18:46,120 and she passed away from parvo two weeks after I found her, 639 00:18:46,160 --> 00:18:47,680 and it totally broke my heart, 640 00:18:47,720 --> 00:18:49,720 so I'm definitely walking in memory of her today. 641 00:18:49,760 --> 00:18:50,040 so I'm definitely walking in memory of her today. 642 00:18:50,080 --> 00:18:52,080 It's such a devastating condition, isn't it? It's terrible, yeah. 643 00:18:52,120 --> 00:18:52,600 It's such a devastating condition, isn't it? It's terrible, yeah. 644 00:18:52,640 --> 00:18:54,640 It is horrific, but it inspired me to start working for the RSPCA, 645 00:18:54,680 --> 00:18:56,200 It is horrific, but it inspired me to start working for the RSPCA, 646 00:18:56,240 --> 00:18:58,240 and it's where I found my beautiful angel, so it's all worked out. Aw! 647 00:18:58,280 --> 00:19:00,040 and it's where I found my beautiful angel, so it's all worked out. Aw! 648 00:19:03,400 --> 00:19:05,400 David might have found a new practice recruit in Bethany. 649 00:19:05,440 --> 00:19:07,120 David might have found a new practice recruit in Bethany. 650 00:19:07,160 --> 00:19:09,160 I heard you're studying to be a veterinary nurse. 651 00:19:09,200 --> 00:19:11,200 Yeah, so, I'm going into my third year now. 652 00:19:11,240 --> 00:19:11,600 Yeah, so, I'm going into my third year now. 653 00:19:11,640 --> 00:19:13,640 Was there any particular reason you decided to be a vet nurse, or...? 654 00:19:13,680 --> 00:19:15,320 Was there any particular reason you decided to be a vet nurse, or...? 655 00:19:15,360 --> 00:19:17,240 It kind of kicked off when... 656 00:19:17,280 --> 00:19:19,280 So, I lost my cat when I was 15, maybe, maybe 14. Right. 657 00:19:19,320 --> 00:19:21,320 So, I lost my cat when I was 15, maybe, maybe 14. Right. 658 00:19:21,360 --> 00:19:21,680 So, I lost my cat when I was 15, maybe, maybe 14. Right. 659 00:19:21,720 --> 00:19:23,720 And seeing the way the nurses cared for her in her last days, 660 00:19:23,760 --> 00:19:25,760 And seeing the way the nurses cared for her in her last days, 661 00:19:25,800 --> 00:19:26,080 And seeing the way the nurses cared for her in her last days, 662 00:19:26,120 --> 00:19:28,080 it made me realise that's what I want to do. 663 00:19:28,120 --> 00:19:30,120 Something you wanted to be able to do for other people. 664 00:19:30,160 --> 00:19:30,440 Something you wanted to be able to do for other people. 665 00:19:30,480 --> 00:19:32,480 Like, the compassion they showed. Yeah. 666 00:19:32,520 --> 00:19:33,160 Like, the compassion they showed. Yeah. 667 00:19:33,200 --> 00:19:35,200 It's a really tough situation from every perspective, 668 00:19:35,240 --> 00:19:35,520 It's a really tough situation from every perspective, 669 00:19:35,560 --> 00:19:37,560 and, you know, I remember lots and lots of those conversations 670 00:19:37,600 --> 00:19:39,040 and, you know, I remember lots and lots of those conversations 671 00:19:39,080 --> 00:19:41,040 where you're breaking that news 672 00:19:41,080 --> 00:19:43,080 and then trying to guide people through it... It's tough. 673 00:19:43,120 --> 00:19:44,400 and then trying to guide people through it... It's tough. 674 00:19:45,560 --> 00:19:47,560 For some walkers, emotions are still raw. 675 00:19:47,600 --> 00:19:48,680 For some walkers, emotions are still raw. 676 00:19:48,720 --> 00:19:50,720 It's been a bittersweet time for Sara. 677 00:19:50,760 --> 00:19:51,000 It's been a bittersweet time for Sara. 678 00:19:51,040 --> 00:19:53,040 How long have you had Max for? 679 00:19:53,080 --> 00:19:53,320 How long have you had Max for? 680 00:19:53,360 --> 00:19:55,360 So, he's a foster, and I fetched him last Saturday, 681 00:19:55,400 --> 00:19:56,160 So, he's a foster, and I fetched him last Saturday, 682 00:19:56,200 --> 00:19:58,200 so I've had him one week and one day. Right. OK. 683 00:19:58,240 --> 00:19:58,520 so I've had him one week and one day. Right. OK. 684 00:19:58,560 --> 00:20:00,560 And did you lose your previous dog fairly recently? 685 00:20:00,600 --> 00:20:01,680 And did you lose your previous dog fairly recently? 686 00:20:01,720 --> 00:20:03,720 I did, yeah, five weeks ago. OK. Oh, I'm sorry to hear that, yeah. 687 00:20:03,760 --> 00:20:05,440 I did, yeah, five weeks ago. OK. Oh, I'm sorry to hear that, yeah. 688 00:20:05,480 --> 00:20:07,480 Thank you, yeah, it was pretty... pretty, pretty tough. 689 00:20:07,520 --> 00:20:08,680 Thank you, yeah, it was pretty... pretty, pretty tough. 690 00:20:08,720 --> 00:20:10,200 I swore I wasn't gonna do it again. 691 00:20:10,240 --> 00:20:12,240 I couldn't go through the heartache and the pain again. 692 00:20:12,280 --> 00:20:12,920 I couldn't go through the heartache and the pain again. 693 00:20:12,960 --> 00:20:14,960 And I didn't go particularly looking, I just happened to see him, 694 00:20:15,000 --> 00:20:16,120 And I didn't go particularly looking, I just happened to see him, 695 00:20:16,160 --> 00:20:18,160 and since he's been here, 696 00:20:18,200 --> 00:20:20,200 I've smiled again for the first time, and... 697 00:20:20,240 --> 00:20:20,520 I've smiled again for the first time, and... 698 00:20:20,560 --> 00:20:22,560 Yeah. I've felt a little bit less heavy 699 00:20:22,600 --> 00:20:23,760 Yeah. I've felt a little bit less heavy 700 00:20:23,800 --> 00:20:25,800 and a little bit less confused, 701 00:20:25,840 --> 00:20:26,280 and a little bit less confused, 702 00:20:26,320 --> 00:20:28,320 so he's absolutely made me feel like I'm starting to mend again. 703 00:20:28,360 --> 00:20:30,360 so he's absolutely made me feel like I'm starting to mend again. 704 00:20:30,400 --> 00:20:31,360 so he's absolutely made me feel like I'm starting to mend again. 705 00:20:31,400 --> 00:20:33,080 That's so nice to hear, honestly. 706 00:20:35,960 --> 00:20:37,800 It's been a really positive day today. 707 00:20:37,840 --> 00:20:39,200 I'm hearing all those stories, 708 00:20:39,240 --> 00:20:41,240 knowing how much pets really mean to people 709 00:20:41,280 --> 00:20:41,760 knowing how much pets really mean to people 710 00:20:41,800 --> 00:20:43,800 and being able to discuss it and talk about things in a positive way. 711 00:20:43,840 --> 00:20:45,360 and being able to discuss it and talk about things in a positive way. 712 00:20:45,400 --> 00:20:47,400 I think it's a really, really good initiative, don't you? 713 00:20:47,440 --> 00:20:47,920 I think it's a really, really good initiative, don't you? 714 00:20:47,960 --> 00:20:49,600 Yeah, I think it's a really good idea. 715 00:20:49,640 --> 00:20:51,640 Should we get a photo? Down in there? 716 00:20:51,680 --> 00:20:52,320 Should we get a photo? Down in there? 717 00:20:52,360 --> 00:20:53,880 Nice way to remember the walk. 718 00:20:53,920 --> 00:20:55,640 Just like everybody else, 719 00:20:55,680 --> 00:20:57,680 we've lost really close pets and animals to us before. 720 00:20:57,720 --> 00:20:59,720 we've lost really close pets and animals to us before. 721 00:20:59,760 --> 00:21:00,440 we've lost really close pets and animals to us before. 722 00:21:00,480 --> 00:21:02,480 It's not an easy subject, but I think its a really nice thing to do, 723 00:21:02,520 --> 00:21:03,640 It's not an easy subject, but I think its a really nice thing to do, 724 00:21:03,680 --> 00:21:05,680 to be able to discuss and remember all our lost pets. 725 00:21:05,720 --> 00:21:07,720 to be able to discuss and remember all our lost pets. 726 00:21:07,760 --> 00:21:08,000 to be able to discuss and remember all our lost pets. 727 00:21:08,040 --> 00:21:09,520 Right, have we got everybody in? 728 00:21:16,200 --> 00:21:18,200 Got it? Right, OK. 729 00:21:18,240 --> 00:21:18,520 Got it? Right, OK. 730 00:21:18,560 --> 00:21:20,560 As work begins in Thirsk's Memorial Garden... 731 00:21:20,600 --> 00:21:21,160 As work begins in Thirsk's Memorial Garden... 732 00:21:21,200 --> 00:21:22,320 Are you on? Yeah, I'm on. 733 00:21:22,360 --> 00:21:24,360 ..Peter's looking further afield... 734 00:21:24,400 --> 00:21:24,960 ..Peter's looking further afield... 735 00:21:25,000 --> 00:21:26,240 If you're telling me 736 00:21:26,280 --> 00:21:28,280 that we've got other accessible areas throughout the country, 737 00:21:28,320 --> 00:21:29,680 that we've got other accessible areas throughout the country, 738 00:21:29,720 --> 00:21:31,720 that sounds absolutely perfect with what I got in my mind. 739 00:21:31,760 --> 00:21:32,080 that sounds absolutely perfect with what I got in my mind. 740 00:21:32,120 --> 00:21:34,120 ..and wants national coverage. 741 00:21:34,160 --> 00:21:34,640 ..and wants national coverage. 742 00:21:34,680 --> 00:21:36,680 I've come to book in for the Jeremy Vine show. 743 00:21:36,720 --> 00:21:37,680 I've come to book in for the Jeremy Vine show. 744 00:21:37,720 --> 00:21:39,720 Have you read all your papers, done your homework? Some of it. 745 00:21:39,760 --> 00:21:40,680 Have you read all your papers, done your homework? Some of it. 746 00:21:40,720 --> 00:21:42,720 I never was very good at homework, really. 747 00:21:42,760 --> 00:21:43,120 I never was very good at homework, really. 748 00:21:54,400 --> 00:21:56,400 The benefits of remembering and commemorating the animals we love 749 00:21:56,440 --> 00:21:57,760 The benefits of remembering and commemorating the animals we love 750 00:21:57,800 --> 00:21:59,800 is something they understand at Cannon Hall Farm in South Yorkshire. 751 00:21:59,840 --> 00:22:01,840 is something they understand at Cannon Hall Farm in South Yorkshire. 752 00:22:01,880 --> 00:22:02,080 is something they understand at Cannon Hall Farm in South Yorkshire. 753 00:22:03,200 --> 00:22:05,200 It's something I like to do every other day, this. 754 00:22:05,240 --> 00:22:05,800 It's something I like to do every other day, this. 755 00:22:07,320 --> 00:22:09,320 For Rob and Dave, it's always been the way. 756 00:22:09,360 --> 00:22:10,240 For Rob and Dave, it's always been the way. 757 00:22:10,280 --> 00:22:12,280 Whenever one of our dogs passes away, Rohin, we bury em. 758 00:22:12,320 --> 00:22:14,320 Whenever one of our dogs passes away, Rohin, we bury em. 759 00:22:14,360 --> 00:22:14,640 Whenever one of our dogs passes away, Rohin, we bury em. 760 00:22:14,680 --> 00:22:16,600 And we plant a fruit tree. 761 00:22:16,640 --> 00:22:18,640 So I'll go and dig a hole this afternoon and, er... 762 00:22:18,680 --> 00:22:20,040 So I'll go and dig a hole this afternoon and, er... 763 00:22:20,080 --> 00:22:21,200 lay him to rest. 764 00:22:21,240 --> 00:22:22,720 HE GROANS Right. 765 00:22:24,400 --> 00:22:26,320 A recent loss that hit them especially hard 766 00:22:26,360 --> 00:22:27,880 was the passing 767 00:22:27,920 --> 00:22:29,920 of their three-year-old prize Shire horse, Herkules, 768 00:22:29,960 --> 00:22:30,640 of their three-year-old prize Shire horse, Herkules, 769 00:22:30,680 --> 00:22:32,120 because of a sudden colic. 770 00:22:33,560 --> 00:22:35,560 Heartbroken's an easy word, but we are. 771 00:22:35,600 --> 00:22:36,760 Heartbroken's an easy word, but we are. 772 00:22:36,800 --> 00:22:38,800 You know, I never thought we'd have an animal like him here on our farm, 773 00:22:38,840 --> 00:22:40,840 You know, I never thought we'd have an animal like him here on our farm, 774 00:22:40,880 --> 00:22:41,600 You know, I never thought we'd have an animal like him here on our farm, 775 00:22:41,640 --> 00:22:43,640 so it is a blow. 776 00:22:43,680 --> 00:22:43,840 so it is a blow. 777 00:22:45,160 --> 00:22:47,160 Now Herkules' legacy is the focus. 778 00:22:47,200 --> 00:22:48,120 Now Herkules' legacy is the focus. 779 00:22:48,160 --> 00:22:50,160 'Ey up! Hiya, Shona. 780 00:22:50,200 --> 00:22:50,400 'Ey up! Hiya, Shona. 781 00:22:51,720 --> 00:22:53,720 And Shona's come from the Huddersfield practice 782 00:22:53,760 --> 00:22:54,080 And Shona's come from the Huddersfield practice 783 00:22:54,120 --> 00:22:56,120 to see if Ruby is pregnant with his foal. 784 00:22:56,160 --> 00:22:56,720 to see if Ruby is pregnant with his foal. 785 00:22:58,000 --> 00:23:00,000 I don't think we'll ever really get over it, 786 00:23:00,040 --> 00:23:00,800 I don't think we'll ever really get over it, 787 00:23:00,840 --> 00:23:02,840 cos you're always thinking what might he have done, 788 00:23:02,880 --> 00:23:03,120 cos you're always thinking what might he have done, 789 00:23:03,160 --> 00:23:04,240 what shows could you have gone to, 790 00:23:04,280 --> 00:23:06,280 you know, what would his future have looked like? 791 00:23:06,320 --> 00:23:06,600 you know, what would his future have looked like? 792 00:23:06,640 --> 00:23:08,520 But the only future we've got from him 793 00:23:08,560 --> 00:23:10,560 is in this girl here and a couple of the others, 794 00:23:10,600 --> 00:23:11,480 is in this girl here and a couple of the others, 795 00:23:11,520 --> 00:23:13,520 and some straws of frozen semen 796 00:23:13,560 --> 00:23:15,440 which we hope to be able to use in the future, 797 00:23:15,480 --> 00:23:17,480 so that's all we can pin our hopes and dreams on now. 798 00:23:17,520 --> 00:23:19,160 so that's all we can pin our hopes and dreams on now. 799 00:23:19,200 --> 00:23:21,200 Absolutely, and that's the purpose of our visit today, isn't it? 800 00:23:21,240 --> 00:23:22,080 Absolutely, and that's the purpose of our visit today, isn't it? 801 00:23:22,120 --> 00:23:24,120 To scan Ruby, and hopefully, she's pregnant with Herkules' baby. 802 00:23:24,160 --> 00:23:26,160 To scan Ruby, and hopefully, she's pregnant with Herkules' baby. 803 00:23:26,200 --> 00:23:26,640 To scan Ruby, and hopefully, she's pregnant with Herkules' baby. 804 00:23:26,680 --> 00:23:28,560 She looks quite trim, though, that's my worry. 805 00:23:28,600 --> 00:23:30,600 You know what I mean? Well, yeah. Early days, isn't it? Yeah. 806 00:23:30,640 --> 00:23:31,560 You know what I mean? Well, yeah. Early days, isn't it? Yeah. 807 00:23:33,920 --> 00:23:35,920 With the Shire horse species endangered... 808 00:23:35,960 --> 00:23:36,240 With the Shire horse species endangered... 809 00:23:36,280 --> 00:23:37,440 Right. Scanner? 810 00:23:37,480 --> 00:23:39,480 Looks like something from Star Wars. Yeah. Good girl. 811 00:23:39,520 --> 00:23:41,520 Looks like something from Star Wars. Yeah. Good girl. 812 00:23:41,560 --> 00:23:41,840 Looks like something from Star Wars. Yeah. Good girl. 813 00:23:41,880 --> 00:23:43,880 ..Ruby being pregnant would give everyone a lift. 814 00:23:43,920 --> 00:23:44,840 ..Ruby being pregnant would give everyone a lift. 815 00:23:44,880 --> 00:23:46,880 We're just gonna try with this probe on the outside 816 00:23:46,920 --> 00:23:48,760 We're just gonna try with this probe on the outside 817 00:23:48,800 --> 00:23:50,800 to scan between her legs and see if we can see the foal that way. 818 00:23:50,840 --> 00:23:52,200 to scan between her legs and see if we can see the foal that way. 819 00:23:53,400 --> 00:23:55,400 But so far, Shona's ultrasound scan isn't looking promising. 820 00:23:55,440 --> 00:23:57,440 But so far, Shona's ultrasound scan isn't looking promising. 821 00:23:57,480 --> 00:23:58,440 But so far, Shona's ultrasound scan isn't looking promising. 822 00:23:58,480 --> 00:24:00,480 I think we're gonna have to go for the rectal approach, 823 00:24:00,520 --> 00:24:00,800 I think we're gonna have to go for the rectal approach, 824 00:24:00,840 --> 00:24:02,720 cos I'm not seeing anything. There's not a lot there. 825 00:24:02,760 --> 00:24:03,880 There's just black fluid, 826 00:24:03,920 --> 00:24:05,800 which could be bladder, and it could be uterus, 827 00:24:05,840 --> 00:24:07,840 and I can't really see deep enough to see which it is. 828 00:24:07,880 --> 00:24:09,200 and I can't really see deep enough to see which it is. 829 00:24:09,240 --> 00:24:11,240 And she's hoping the rectal approach 830 00:24:11,280 --> 00:24:11,760 And she's hoping the rectal approach 831 00:24:11,800 --> 00:24:13,800 will help her get to the bottom of things. 832 00:24:13,840 --> 00:24:14,240 will help her get to the bottom of things. 833 00:24:17,360 --> 00:24:19,200 So, what's the verdict, Shona? 834 00:24:23,640 --> 00:24:25,640 Ah, we've got some good news. Oh, brilliant. 835 00:24:25,680 --> 00:24:27,240 Ah, we've got some good news. Oh, brilliant. 836 00:24:27,280 --> 00:24:29,280 We've got a foal in there. She's eating for two. 837 00:24:29,320 --> 00:24:30,120 We've got a foal in there. She's eating for two. 838 00:24:30,160 --> 00:24:32,160 She is eating for two. She is, in fact, eating for two. 839 00:24:32,200 --> 00:24:33,160 She is eating for two. She is, in fact, eating for two. 840 00:24:33,200 --> 00:24:35,200 Well, that's fantastic news, Shona. Thank you very much. 841 00:24:35,240 --> 00:24:36,000 Well, that's fantastic news, Shona. Thank you very much. 842 00:24:36,040 --> 00:24:37,480 It is good news, isn't it? 843 00:24:37,520 --> 00:24:39,520 It's definitely nice to be the deliverer of good news for once. 844 00:24:39,560 --> 00:24:41,040 It's definitely nice to be the deliverer of good news for once. 845 00:24:41,080 --> 00:24:43,080 Today has helped ease the pain of Rob and Dave's greatest loss. 846 00:24:43,120 --> 00:24:44,840 Today has helped ease the pain of Rob and Dave's greatest loss. 847 00:24:46,120 --> 00:24:48,120 Thank you, Shona. You can definitely come again. 848 00:24:48,160 --> 00:24:48,440 Thank you, Shona. You can definitely come again. 849 00:24:48,480 --> 00:24:50,480 Thanks, Rob. CHUCKLING 850 00:24:50,520 --> 00:24:52,520 And they also want in on the special plans in Thirsk. 851 00:24:52,560 --> 00:24:54,360 And they also want in on the special plans in Thirsk. 852 00:24:54,400 --> 00:24:56,400 I've heard that Peter Wright has had the idea 853 00:24:56,440 --> 00:24:56,840 I've heard that Peter Wright has had the idea 854 00:24:56,880 --> 00:24:58,880 of having a pet memorial garden at the Herriot Centre. 855 00:24:58,920 --> 00:24:59,840 of having a pet memorial garden at the Herriot Centre. 856 00:24:59,880 --> 00:25:01,880 What about a bench to sit and reflect and remember Herkules, Dave? 857 00:25:01,920 --> 00:25:03,920 What about a bench to sit and reflect and remember Herkules, Dave? 858 00:25:03,960 --> 00:25:04,760 What about a bench to sit and reflect and remember Herkules, Dave? 859 00:25:04,800 --> 00:25:06,320 I think that's a fantastic idea, 860 00:25:06,360 --> 00:25:08,360 cos he was the best Shire horse we ever had. 861 00:25:08,400 --> 00:25:08,680 cos he was the best Shire horse we ever had. 862 00:25:08,720 --> 00:25:10,720 What better place to remember him by? 863 00:25:10,760 --> 00:25:11,040 What better place to remember him by? 864 00:25:11,080 --> 00:25:13,080 Fantastic idea. If we get foals from him, Dave, 865 00:25:13,120 --> 00:25:13,680 Fantastic idea. If we get foals from him, Dave, 866 00:25:13,720 --> 00:25:15,720 and we get a great bench, then we've cracked it both ways. 867 00:25:15,760 --> 00:25:17,760 and we get a great bench, then we've cracked it both ways. 868 00:25:17,800 --> 00:25:18,000 and we get a great bench, then we've cracked it both ways. 869 00:25:21,480 --> 00:25:23,480 In the Howardian Hills National Landscape in North Yorkshire, 870 00:25:23,520 --> 00:25:25,520 In the Howardian Hills National Landscape in North Yorkshire, 871 00:25:25,560 --> 00:25:25,840 In the Howardian Hills National Landscape in North Yorkshire, 872 00:25:25,880 --> 00:25:27,880 Peter's mission to help grieving pet owners 873 00:25:27,920 --> 00:25:28,200 Peter's mission to help grieving pet owners 874 00:25:28,240 --> 00:25:30,240 has brought him to one of the country's most iconic stately homes. 875 00:25:30,280 --> 00:25:32,120 has brought him to one of the country's most iconic stately homes. 876 00:25:34,800 --> 00:25:36,800 A magnificent example of Baroque architecture, Castle Howard. 877 00:25:36,840 --> 00:25:38,840 A magnificent example of Baroque architecture, Castle Howard. 878 00:25:38,880 --> 00:25:39,960 A magnificent example of Baroque architecture, Castle Howard. 879 00:25:43,280 --> 00:25:45,280 So we've now got plans in place to site a memorial garden 880 00:25:45,320 --> 00:25:46,720 So we've now got plans in place to site a memorial garden 881 00:25:46,760 --> 00:25:48,080 at the World of James Herriot. 882 00:25:48,120 --> 00:25:50,120 Rob and Dave Nicholson from Cannon Hall 883 00:25:50,160 --> 00:25:50,800 Rob and Dave Nicholson from Cannon Hall 884 00:25:50,840 --> 00:25:52,840 are very kindly delivering a bench, and on the back of that, 885 00:25:52,880 --> 00:25:54,800 are very kindly delivering a bench, and on the back of that, 886 00:25:54,840 --> 00:25:56,800 I thought it would be a really good idea 887 00:25:56,840 --> 00:25:58,840 if we could have other strategically placed benches 888 00:25:58,880 --> 00:25:59,880 if we could have other strategically placed benches 889 00:25:59,920 --> 00:26:01,920 at beautiful locations throughout the countryside, 890 00:26:01,960 --> 00:26:02,240 at beautiful locations throughout the countryside, 891 00:26:02,280 --> 00:26:04,280 where people can just go and sit quietly 892 00:26:04,320 --> 00:26:05,560 where people can just go and sit quietly 893 00:26:05,600 --> 00:26:07,280 and think back to the wonderful times 894 00:26:07,320 --> 00:26:09,200 that they've had with the pets that they've lost. 895 00:26:12,000 --> 00:26:14,000 He's arranged to meet up with Francesca from National Landscapes, 896 00:26:14,040 --> 00:26:14,960 He's arranged to meet up with Francesca from National Landscapes, 897 00:26:15,000 --> 00:26:16,280 whose team look after 898 00:26:16,320 --> 00:26:18,320 some of the UK's most outstanding natural beauty spots. 899 00:26:18,360 --> 00:26:20,040 some of the UK's most outstanding natural beauty spots. 900 00:26:21,720 --> 00:26:23,720 You couldn't have chosen a better day, really, could you? 901 00:26:23,760 --> 00:26:24,520 You couldn't have chosen a better day, really, could you? 902 00:26:24,560 --> 00:26:26,560 It's beautiful. Absolutely stunning. 903 00:26:26,600 --> 00:26:27,360 It's beautiful. Absolutely stunning. 904 00:26:27,400 --> 00:26:29,400 Well, I thought this would be an ideal place to start, 905 00:26:29,440 --> 00:26:30,560 Well, I thought this would be an ideal place to start, 906 00:26:30,600 --> 00:26:32,080 near Castle Howard. Yep. 907 00:26:32,120 --> 00:26:34,120 And I just hoped that you had somewhere in mind 908 00:26:34,160 --> 00:26:35,920 And I just hoped that you had somewhere in mind 909 00:26:35,960 --> 00:26:37,960 where we could place a bench. Definitely. 910 00:26:38,000 --> 00:26:38,520 where we could place a bench. Definitely. 911 00:26:38,560 --> 00:26:39,600 It's a little bit away 912 00:26:39,640 --> 00:26:41,640 from the hustle and bustle of the actual house itself, 913 00:26:41,680 --> 00:26:41,960 from the hustle and bustle of the actual house itself, 914 00:26:42,000 --> 00:26:44,000 so you're not gonna be harangued by tourists and things, 915 00:26:44,040 --> 00:26:44,320 so you're not gonna be harangued by tourists and things, 916 00:26:44,360 --> 00:26:46,240 but it's on a really beautiful, peaceful area. 917 00:26:46,280 --> 00:26:48,280 That's exactly what I want, you know, for people to get away 918 00:26:48,320 --> 00:26:49,640 That's exactly what I want, you know, for people to get away 919 00:26:49,680 --> 00:26:51,680 from the noise of this world that we live in now, 920 00:26:51,720 --> 00:26:53,320 from the noise of this world that we live in now, 921 00:26:53,360 --> 00:26:55,360 where people can just go and gather their thoughts. 922 00:26:55,400 --> 00:26:55,680 where people can just go and gather their thoughts. 923 00:26:55,720 --> 00:26:57,720 Well, one of the special qualities of most National Landscapes 924 00:26:57,760 --> 00:26:59,280 Well, one of the special qualities of most National Landscapes 925 00:26:59,320 --> 00:27:01,320 is that they're very tranquil places. 926 00:27:01,360 --> 00:27:01,760 is that they're very tranquil places. 927 00:27:01,800 --> 00:27:03,800 There are 46 National Landscapes within the UK. 928 00:27:03,840 --> 00:27:04,600 There are 46 National Landscapes within the UK. 929 00:27:04,640 --> 00:27:06,640 So I'm sure that some of the others would also be happy to host a bench. 930 00:27:06,680 --> 00:27:08,680 So I'm sure that some of the others would also be happy to host a bench. 931 00:27:08,720 --> 00:27:09,000 So I'm sure that some of the others would also be happy to host a bench. 932 00:27:09,040 --> 00:27:11,040 If you're telling me that we've got other accessible areas 933 00:27:11,080 --> 00:27:12,880 If you're telling me that we've got other accessible areas 934 00:27:12,920 --> 00:27:14,920 throughout the country that's on a par with this... Absolutely. 935 00:27:14,960 --> 00:27:16,120 throughout the country that's on a par with this... Absolutely. 936 00:27:16,160 --> 00:27:18,160 ..then that sounds absolutely perfect for what I got in my mind. 937 00:27:18,200 --> 00:27:19,360 ..then that sounds absolutely perfect for what I got in my mind. 938 00:27:25,800 --> 00:27:26,800 Thank you. 939 00:27:28,480 --> 00:27:30,480 So, this is the spot I was thinking about, 940 00:27:30,520 --> 00:27:30,800 So, this is the spot I was thinking about, 941 00:27:30,840 --> 00:27:32,840 because we've got this beautiful, iconic view. 942 00:27:32,880 --> 00:27:33,840 because we've got this beautiful, iconic view. 943 00:27:37,040 --> 00:27:39,040 And behind us, we've got the North York Moors. 944 00:27:39,080 --> 00:27:39,560 And behind us, we've got the North York Moors. 945 00:27:39,600 --> 00:27:41,640 We have, yes. 946 00:27:41,680 --> 00:27:43,680 It is a 360-degree panoramic view, isn't it? 947 00:27:43,720 --> 00:27:45,360 It is a 360-degree panoramic view, isn't it? 948 00:27:45,400 --> 00:27:46,520 Yeah, it is, yeah. 949 00:27:46,560 --> 00:27:48,560 I think it would be a lovely place to sit and contemplate. 950 00:27:48,600 --> 00:27:48,840 I think it would be a lovely place to sit and contemplate. 951 00:27:48,880 --> 00:27:50,320 I think you're right. 952 00:27:52,120 --> 00:27:53,240 Are you happy with that? 953 00:27:54,800 --> 00:27:56,800 I think it's perfect. Absolutely perfect. 954 00:27:56,840 --> 00:27:58,200 I think it's perfect. Absolutely perfect. 955 00:28:07,880 --> 00:28:09,880 Back in Thirsk, work on the pet memorial garden has begun. 956 00:28:09,920 --> 00:28:11,920 Back in Thirsk, work on the pet memorial garden has begun. 957 00:28:11,960 --> 00:28:13,960 Do you want it on the grass, or do you want it on the thing? 958 00:28:14,000 --> 00:28:14,800 Do you want it on the grass, or do you want it on the thing? 959 00:28:14,840 --> 00:28:16,360 Erm, let's put it on the grass. 960 00:28:16,400 --> 00:28:18,400 Peter's called in a favour from his friends Dave and Mark, 961 00:28:18,440 --> 00:28:20,400 Peter's called in a favour from his friends Dave and Mark, 962 00:28:20,440 --> 00:28:22,440 who are showing due respect to his old boss, Mr Herriot. 963 00:28:22,480 --> 00:28:23,920 who are showing due respect to his old boss, Mr Herriot. 964 00:28:25,960 --> 00:28:27,960 We're covering it so we don't splash it with cement, 965 00:28:28,000 --> 00:28:28,800 We're covering it so we don't splash it with cement, 966 00:28:28,840 --> 00:28:30,840 just protecting the statue, and then we don't upset anybody. 967 00:28:30,880 --> 00:28:32,880 just protecting the statue, and then we don't upset anybody. 968 00:28:32,920 --> 00:28:33,120 just protecting the statue, and then we don't upset anybody. 969 00:28:35,040 --> 00:28:37,040 The first job is to prepare a spot for Rob and Dave's bench. 970 00:28:37,080 --> 00:28:38,640 The first job is to prepare a spot for Rob and Dave's bench. 971 00:28:38,680 --> 00:28:40,680 Bedding the flag solid into the concrete, so it keeps... 972 00:28:40,720 --> 00:28:42,720 Bedding the flag solid into the concrete, so it keeps... 973 00:28:42,760 --> 00:28:43,600 Bedding the flag solid into the concrete, so it keeps... 974 00:28:43,640 --> 00:28:45,640 It's just a solid base. 975 00:28:45,680 --> 00:28:47,680 And while these two are hardened builders, 976 00:28:47,720 --> 00:28:48,160 And while these two are hardened builders, 977 00:28:48,200 --> 00:28:50,200 they don't have hearts of stone. 978 00:28:50,240 --> 00:28:50,920 they don't have hearts of stone. 979 00:28:50,960 --> 00:28:52,960 It's so sad when you lose an animal. 980 00:28:53,000 --> 00:28:54,240 It's so sad when you lose an animal. 981 00:28:54,280 --> 00:28:56,280 We had a rescue dog, and we lost that recently, 982 00:28:56,320 --> 00:28:57,400 We had a rescue dog, and we lost that recently, 983 00:28:57,440 --> 00:28:59,000 and I cried like hell. 984 00:28:59,040 --> 00:29:01,040 They become part of the family. 985 00:29:01,080 --> 00:29:01,320 They become part of the family. 986 00:29:01,360 --> 00:29:03,360 They just... They give you true love for nothing. 987 00:29:03,400 --> 00:29:05,040 They just... They give you true love for nothing. 988 00:29:06,920 --> 00:29:08,560 Stone slabs setting... 989 00:29:08,600 --> 00:29:10,480 Got it? Yeah, right. OK. 990 00:29:12,000 --> 00:29:14,000 ..it's onwards and upwards. 991 00:29:14,040 --> 00:29:14,280 ..it's onwards and upwards. 992 00:29:14,320 --> 00:29:16,320 Are you on? Yeah, I'm on. I'm on something. 993 00:29:16,360 --> 00:29:17,800 Are you on? Yeah, I'm on. I'm on something. 994 00:29:17,840 --> 00:29:19,840 This is the trellising for people who are putting plaques on 995 00:29:19,880 --> 00:29:21,360 This is the trellising for people who are putting plaques on 996 00:29:21,400 --> 00:29:22,720 when their pets have died. 997 00:29:24,040 --> 00:29:26,040 And the idea with the bench opposite, 998 00:29:26,080 --> 00:29:26,360 And the idea with the bench opposite, 999 00:29:26,400 --> 00:29:27,920 people who come and put the plaques on 1000 00:29:27,960 --> 00:29:29,960 will be able to sit on the bench seat and admire their plaques. 1001 00:29:30,000 --> 00:29:32,000 will be able to sit on the bench seat and admire their plaques. 1002 00:29:32,040 --> 00:29:32,440 will be able to sit on the bench seat and admire their plaques. 1003 00:29:36,800 --> 00:29:38,800 Here to admire his mates' handiwork... 1004 00:29:38,840 --> 00:29:39,360 Here to admire his mates' handiwork... 1005 00:29:39,400 --> 00:29:40,760 Good afternoon, gentlemen. 1006 00:29:40,800 --> 00:29:42,800 ..Peter's adding to their workload. 1007 00:29:42,840 --> 00:29:44,000 ..Peter's adding to their workload. 1008 00:29:44,040 --> 00:29:45,720 I've just dropped off this water feature, 1009 00:29:45,760 --> 00:29:47,760 which I think you're going to install for us as well. 1010 00:29:47,800 --> 00:29:48,440 which I think you're going to install for us as well. 1011 00:29:48,480 --> 00:29:50,480 We are, we are. Where do you want it putting, Dave? 1012 00:29:50,520 --> 00:29:51,360 We are, we are. Where do you want it putting, Dave? 1013 00:29:51,400 --> 00:29:53,400 Do you really want to know? Politely, please. 1014 00:29:53,440 --> 00:29:55,120 Do you really want to know? Politely, please. 1015 00:29:55,160 --> 00:29:57,160 Just there, please. Just here? Yeah. Right. OK. 1016 00:29:57,200 --> 00:29:57,480 Just there, please. Just here? Yeah. Right. OK. 1017 00:29:57,520 --> 00:29:59,520 I suppose I might as well unpack it while I'm here, mightn't I? 1018 00:29:59,560 --> 00:30:00,080 I suppose I might as well unpack it while I'm here, mightn't I? 1019 00:30:00,120 --> 00:30:02,120 Excellent, right. Shall we get this in position, Dave? 1020 00:30:02,160 --> 00:30:02,920 Excellent, right. Shall we get this in position, Dave? 1021 00:30:02,960 --> 00:30:04,960 OK, if you'll pass it over to me. 1022 00:30:05,000 --> 00:30:07,000 There we are. Thank you. 1023 00:30:07,040 --> 00:30:07,600 There we are. Thank you. 1024 00:30:07,640 --> 00:30:09,640 Got it, got it. It's heavier than it looks. 1025 00:30:09,680 --> 00:30:10,760 Got it, got it. It's heavier than it looks. 1026 00:30:10,800 --> 00:30:12,800 I think that looks... looks rather good there. 1027 00:30:12,840 --> 00:30:13,960 I think that looks... looks rather good there. 1028 00:30:14,000 --> 00:30:16,000 Shall we try it, Peter? Yeah. 1029 00:30:16,040 --> 00:30:16,920 Shall we try it, Peter? Yeah. 1030 00:30:16,960 --> 00:30:18,960 There you go. D'you know, I'm really pleased with that. 1031 00:30:19,000 --> 00:30:20,240 There you go. D'you know, I'm really pleased with that. 1032 00:30:20,280 --> 00:30:22,280 Brilliant, pleased you're happy. Very happy, very happy. 1033 00:30:22,320 --> 00:30:23,400 Brilliant, pleased you're happy. Very happy, very happy. 1034 00:30:23,440 --> 00:30:25,440 Do you smile when you're happy? Sometimes. Oh, thank you. 1035 00:30:25,480 --> 00:30:26,200 Do you smile when you're happy? Sometimes. Oh, thank you. 1036 00:30:33,800 --> 00:30:35,800 With the pet memorial project coming along nicely in Yorkshire, 1037 00:30:35,840 --> 00:30:37,360 With the pet memorial project coming along nicely in Yorkshire, 1038 00:30:37,400 --> 00:30:39,400 Peter has an early start down in the capital. 1039 00:30:39,440 --> 00:30:39,920 Peter has an early start down in the capital. 1040 00:30:39,960 --> 00:30:41,960 Thank you very much. You're welcome. 1041 00:30:42,000 --> 00:30:42,240 Thank you very much. You're welcome. 1042 00:30:42,280 --> 00:30:44,320 Keen to spread the word nationwide, 1043 00:30:44,360 --> 00:30:46,360 on a chilly December morning, he's at London's ITN studios. 1044 00:30:46,400 --> 00:30:48,400 on a chilly December morning, he's at London's ITN studios. 1045 00:30:48,440 --> 00:30:48,640 on a chilly December morning, he's at London's ITN studios. 1046 00:30:51,480 --> 00:30:53,480 I've come to book in for the Jeremy Vine Show. 1047 00:30:53,520 --> 00:30:54,360 I've come to book in for the Jeremy Vine Show. 1048 00:30:55,520 --> 00:30:57,520 He's appearing on Channel 5's daily topical debate show 1049 00:30:57,560 --> 00:30:58,600 He's appearing on Channel 5's daily topical debate show 1050 00:30:58,640 --> 00:31:00,200 hosted by Jeremy Vine. 1051 00:31:01,480 --> 00:31:03,480 I'm here to talk about a pet memorial initiative 1052 00:31:03,520 --> 00:31:04,640 I'm here to talk about a pet memorial initiative 1053 00:31:04,680 --> 00:31:05,880 that we're setting up 1054 00:31:05,920 --> 00:31:07,920 and also just to talk generally about people losing pets 1055 00:31:07,960 --> 00:31:09,720 and also just to talk generally about people losing pets 1056 00:31:09,760 --> 00:31:11,760 and the grief that they go through when they lose one of the family. 1057 00:31:11,800 --> 00:31:13,000 and the grief that they go through when they lose one of the family. 1058 00:31:13,040 --> 00:31:15,040 But as with most live morning shows... 1059 00:31:15,080 --> 00:31:15,520 But as with most live morning shows... 1060 00:31:15,560 --> 00:31:16,640 Morning! Good morning. 1061 00:31:16,680 --> 00:31:18,240 ..he'll also be joining the discussion 1062 00:31:18,280 --> 00:31:20,280 on today's other hot topics. 1063 00:31:20,320 --> 00:31:20,560 on today's other hot topics. 1064 00:31:20,600 --> 00:31:22,600 And researcher Tamika is running him through them. 1065 00:31:22,640 --> 00:31:22,960 And researcher Tamika is running him through them. 1066 00:31:23,000 --> 00:31:24,960 I've got your stories for you, so... 1067 00:31:25,000 --> 00:31:27,000 we'll have a chat with you at the beginning. 1068 00:31:27,040 --> 00:31:27,280 we'll have a chat with you at the beginning. 1069 00:31:27,320 --> 00:31:29,080 I'm feeling a little bit nervous 1070 00:31:29,120 --> 00:31:31,120 knowing that we're on live television, 1071 00:31:31,160 --> 00:31:31,400 knowing that we're on live television, 1072 00:31:31,440 --> 00:31:33,440 so I better not make any mistakes. 1073 00:31:33,480 --> 00:31:34,560 so I better not make any mistakes. 1074 00:31:34,600 --> 00:31:36,600 We've given you this story in the Daily Mail. 1075 00:31:36,640 --> 00:31:36,920 We've given you this story in the Daily Mail. 1076 00:31:36,960 --> 00:31:38,920 About this, yeah, reindeer. HE LAUGHS 1077 00:31:38,960 --> 00:31:40,920 There's gonna be no reindeer left in the country. 1078 00:31:40,960 --> 00:31:42,960 They're all gonna be killed, aren't they? It's just... Yeah. 1079 00:31:43,000 --> 00:31:43,440 They're all gonna be killed, aren't they? It's just... Yeah. 1080 00:31:43,480 --> 00:31:45,480 Who's gonna deliver the Christmas presents? 1081 00:31:45,520 --> 00:31:45,880 Who's gonna deliver the Christmas presents? 1082 00:31:45,920 --> 00:31:47,080 I mean... this is the thing. 1083 00:31:47,120 --> 00:31:49,040 This is what the council aren't understanding. 1084 00:31:49,080 --> 00:31:51,080 I'm in the big city now. Life's a bit different down here. 1085 00:31:51,120 --> 00:31:53,120 I'm in the big city now. Life's a bit different down here. 1086 00:31:53,160 --> 00:31:53,440 I'm in the big city now. Life's a bit different down here. 1087 00:31:53,480 --> 00:31:55,480 And certainly, I'm under the spotlight in more ways than one. 1088 00:31:55,520 --> 00:31:56,720 And certainly, I'm under the spotlight in more ways than one. 1089 00:31:56,760 --> 00:31:58,760 Good morning. I don't want to interrupt. Is it Carole? 1090 00:31:58,800 --> 00:31:59,400 Good morning. I don't want to interrupt. Is it Carole? 1091 00:31:59,440 --> 00:32:01,440 It is Carole. Lovely to meet you. Peter Wright. And you. 1092 00:32:01,480 --> 00:32:01,800 It is Carole. Lovely to meet you. Peter Wright. And you. 1093 00:32:01,840 --> 00:32:03,680 We'll talk shortly, only because... Carry on. 1094 00:32:03,720 --> 00:32:05,720 They've changed the bloody debate. I understand. I understand. 1095 00:32:05,760 --> 00:32:06,480 They've changed the bloody debate. I understand. I understand. 1096 00:32:07,840 --> 00:32:09,840 As regular panellist Carole Malone does some last-minute cramming, 1097 00:32:09,880 --> 00:32:11,160 As regular panellist Carole Malone does some last-minute cramming, 1098 00:32:11,200 --> 00:32:13,200 Peter has more pressing concerns. 1099 00:32:13,240 --> 00:32:14,080 Peter has more pressing concerns. 1100 00:32:16,400 --> 00:32:18,400 Yeah, I did mean to have a haircut before I came. I didn't... 1101 00:32:18,440 --> 00:32:20,440 Yeah, I did mean to have a haircut before I came. I didn't... 1102 00:32:20,480 --> 00:32:20,920 Yeah, I did mean to have a haircut before I came. I didn't... 1103 00:32:20,960 --> 00:32:22,960 I've been working so hard, I didn't get a chance to have it done. 1104 00:32:23,000 --> 00:32:23,840 I've been working so hard, I didn't get a chance to have it done. 1105 00:32:23,880 --> 00:32:25,880 Hi, Peter, do you want to come through into make-up? 1106 00:32:25,920 --> 00:32:26,960 Hi, Peter, do you want to come through into make-up? 1107 00:32:27,000 --> 00:32:28,200 Thank you. 1108 00:32:28,240 --> 00:32:30,240 It's fair to say this isn't Peter's typical morning. 1109 00:32:30,280 --> 00:32:31,440 It's fair to say this isn't Peter's typical morning. 1110 00:32:31,480 --> 00:32:33,480 But Justine can spare his blushes. And sort his barnet. 1111 00:32:33,520 --> 00:32:35,520 But Justine can spare his blushes. And sort his barnet. 1112 00:32:35,560 --> 00:32:35,840 But Justine can spare his blushes. And sort his barnet. 1113 00:32:35,880 --> 00:32:37,880 Right, would you like anything in your hair, Peter? 1114 00:32:37,920 --> 00:32:38,840 Right, would you like anything in your hair, Peter? 1115 00:32:38,880 --> 00:32:40,880 Well, I might, it's... it's... Product? 1116 00:32:40,920 --> 00:32:41,160 Well, I might, it's... it's... Product? 1117 00:32:41,200 --> 00:32:42,960 It's not quite as, erm... 1118 00:32:43,000 --> 00:32:45,000 My hair doesn't behave itself as much as it used to do. 1119 00:32:45,040 --> 00:32:46,080 My hair doesn't behave itself as much as it used to do. 1120 00:32:46,120 --> 00:32:48,120 I meant to have a haircut before I came. Oh, it looks fine. 1121 00:32:48,160 --> 00:32:49,320 I meant to have a haircut before I came. Oh, it looks fine. 1122 00:32:49,360 --> 00:32:51,360 What I'll do is I'll give it a little spray. Oh, well done. 1123 00:32:51,400 --> 00:32:51,680 What I'll do is I'll give it a little spray. Oh, well done. 1124 00:32:51,720 --> 00:32:53,520 And I think that's fine. Thank you. 1125 00:32:53,560 --> 00:32:55,520 Then you're good to go. 1126 00:32:55,560 --> 00:32:57,560 With not a hair out of place... Right, there you go. You're done. 1127 00:32:57,600 --> 00:32:58,360 With not a hair out of place... Right, there you go. You're done. 1128 00:32:58,400 --> 00:32:59,600 Thanks, Peter. Thank you. 1129 00:32:59,640 --> 00:33:00,960 ..it's show time. 1130 00:33:06,000 --> 00:33:08,000 Read all your papers, done your homework? Some of it. 1131 00:33:08,040 --> 00:33:08,920 Read all your papers, done your homework? Some of it. 1132 00:33:08,960 --> 00:33:10,960 I never was that good at homework, really. 1133 00:33:11,000 --> 00:33:11,960 I never was that good at homework, really. 1134 00:33:12,000 --> 00:33:14,000 Five seconds. Four, three, two... 1135 00:33:14,040 --> 00:33:15,440 Five seconds. Four, three, two... 1136 00:33:17,000 --> 00:33:19,000 Still to come... 1137 00:33:19,040 --> 00:33:19,240 Still to come... 1138 00:33:19,280 --> 00:33:20,880 Let's get you unwrapped, Alf. 1139 00:33:20,920 --> 00:33:22,920 This is our big occasion, isn't it, really? 1140 00:33:22,960 --> 00:33:24,720 This is our big occasion, isn't it, really? 1141 00:33:24,760 --> 00:33:26,360 The memorial garden's grand opening. 1142 00:33:26,400 --> 00:33:28,400 Well, I'd like to thank everyone for coming today. 1143 00:33:28,440 --> 00:33:29,600 Well, I'd like to thank everyone for coming today. 1144 00:33:29,640 --> 00:33:31,640 And places to sit and remember 1145 00:33:31,680 --> 00:33:31,920 And places to sit and remember 1146 00:33:31,960 --> 00:33:33,960 the likes of Bridget's Highland cow, Big Girl. 1147 00:33:34,000 --> 00:33:34,480 the likes of Bridget's Highland cow, Big Girl. 1148 00:33:34,520 --> 00:33:36,520 Or is there a big surprise? 1149 00:33:36,560 --> 00:33:37,600 Or is there a big surprise? 1150 00:33:37,640 --> 00:33:39,200 Morning, Bridget. Good morning. 1151 00:33:39,240 --> 00:33:41,240 Well, I never thought we'd be meeting under these circumstances. 1152 00:33:41,280 --> 00:33:41,880 Well, I never thought we'd be meeting under these circumstances. 1153 00:33:54,880 --> 00:33:56,880 Yorkshire Vet Peter Wright is down in London... and about to go live. 1154 00:33:56,920 --> 00:33:58,920 Yorkshire Vet Peter Wright is down in London... and about to go live. 1155 00:33:58,960 --> 00:33:59,320 Yorkshire Vet Peter Wright is down in London... and about to go live. 1156 00:33:59,360 --> 00:34:01,360 Five seconds. Four, three, two... 1157 00:34:01,400 --> 00:34:02,800 Five seconds. Four, three, two... 1158 00:34:05,640 --> 00:34:07,640 He's appearing on Channel 5's Jeremy Vine Show. 1159 00:34:07,680 --> 00:34:09,280 He's appearing on Channel 5's Jeremy Vine Show. 1160 00:34:09,320 --> 00:34:11,320 Hello again, welcome back with Carole, Radzi, 1161 00:34:11,360 --> 00:34:11,640 Hello again, welcome back with Carole, Radzi, 1162 00:34:11,680 --> 00:34:13,320 and - here's the exciting news - 1163 00:34:13,360 --> 00:34:15,360 we are joined by the Yorkshire Vet himself, Peter Wright. 1164 00:34:15,400 --> 00:34:15,880 we are joined by the Yorkshire Vet himself, Peter Wright. 1165 00:34:15,920 --> 00:34:17,480 Hello! How good to see you. Morning. 1166 00:34:17,520 --> 00:34:19,520 That's a little... No-one gets even a ripple of applause here, 1167 00:34:19,560 --> 00:34:20,080 That's a little... No-one gets even a ripple of applause here, 1168 00:34:20,120 --> 00:34:21,680 so you've done well. 1169 00:34:21,720 --> 00:34:23,720 Peter's joined the show to raise awareness about pet grief 1170 00:34:23,760 --> 00:34:25,280 Peter's joined the show to raise awareness about pet grief 1171 00:34:25,320 --> 00:34:27,320 and ways to deal with the loss. 1172 00:34:27,360 --> 00:34:28,080 and ways to deal with the loss. 1173 00:34:28,120 --> 00:34:30,120 The subject of pet loss, how it affects the owners. 1174 00:34:30,160 --> 00:34:30,440 The subject of pet loss, how it affects the owners. 1175 00:34:30,480 --> 00:34:32,480 That's true, yeah. Cos people don't... 1176 00:34:32,520 --> 00:34:32,800 That's true, yeah. Cos people don't... 1177 00:34:32,840 --> 00:34:34,600 Often, they don't feel they can grieve. 1178 00:34:34,640 --> 00:34:36,640 No, and I was racking my brains 1179 00:34:36,680 --> 00:34:37,120 No, and I was racking my brains 1180 00:34:37,160 --> 00:34:39,160 as to what we could do to help this situation. 1181 00:34:39,200 --> 00:34:40,200 as to what we could do to help this situation. 1182 00:34:40,240 --> 00:34:42,240 And I actually met a chaplain in the south of England 1183 00:34:42,280 --> 00:34:43,920 And I actually met a chaplain in the south of England 1184 00:34:43,960 --> 00:34:45,960 who administers to people that have lost pets, 1185 00:34:46,000 --> 00:34:47,280 who administers to people that have lost pets, 1186 00:34:47,320 --> 00:34:49,040 and I thought, "What a wonderful idea." 1187 00:34:49,080 --> 00:34:51,080 And there's also a pet memorial garden there where people can go, 1188 00:34:51,120 --> 00:34:52,280 And there's also a pet memorial garden there where people can go, 1189 00:34:52,320 --> 00:34:53,480 there's a plaque up, 1190 00:34:53,520 --> 00:34:55,520 and people could go and just sit and reminisce, 1191 00:34:55,560 --> 00:34:55,880 and people could go and just sit and reminisce, 1192 00:34:55,920 --> 00:34:57,920 bring back the memories, and I thought, "What a wonderful idea. 1193 00:34:57,960 --> 00:34:58,840 bring back the memories, and I thought, "What a wonderful idea. 1194 00:34:58,880 --> 00:35:00,880 "Why can't we do something like that in Thirsk where I live?" 1195 00:35:00,920 --> 00:35:01,880 "Why can't we do something like that in Thirsk where I live?" 1196 00:35:01,920 --> 00:35:03,920 With Peter's main topic covered, 1197 00:35:03,960 --> 00:35:05,960 he now has to deal with pets and politics. 1198 00:35:06,000 --> 00:35:07,560 he now has to deal with pets and politics. 1199 00:35:07,600 --> 00:35:08,680 We've had a story this week 1200 00:35:08,720 --> 00:35:10,720 about Labour trying to extend bereavement rights to workers, 1201 00:35:10,760 --> 00:35:12,760 about Labour trying to extend bereavement rights to workers, 1202 00:35:12,800 --> 00:35:13,280 about Labour trying to extend bereavement rights to workers, 1203 00:35:13,320 --> 00:35:15,320 so if you're upset about an uncle who lives in the Isle of Skye, 1204 00:35:15,360 --> 00:35:17,160 so if you're upset about an uncle who lives in the Isle of Skye, 1205 00:35:17,200 --> 00:35:19,200 you're not told, "Oh, he's 600 miles away." 1206 00:35:19,240 --> 00:35:19,960 you're not told, "Oh, he's 600 miles away." 1207 00:35:20,000 --> 00:35:21,520 You know, "You can't have a day off." 1208 00:35:21,560 --> 00:35:23,560 That doesn't matter. If you're close to him, you love him. 1209 00:35:23,600 --> 00:35:24,440 That doesn't matter. If you're close to him, you love him. 1210 00:35:24,480 --> 00:35:25,760 And the next thing will be 1211 00:35:25,800 --> 00:35:27,800 someone says, "I need a week off for my dog." 1212 00:35:27,840 --> 00:35:28,320 someone says, "I need a week off for my dog." 1213 00:35:28,360 --> 00:35:30,040 Now, what do you think of that? 1214 00:35:30,080 --> 00:35:31,360 Well, I've got to say, 1215 00:35:31,400 --> 00:35:33,400 and I've seen this on more than one occasion, Jeremy, 1216 00:35:33,440 --> 00:35:34,440 and I've seen this on more than one occasion, Jeremy, 1217 00:35:34,480 --> 00:35:36,480 where people have grieved more over losing a pet 1218 00:35:36,520 --> 00:35:37,880 where people have grieved more over losing a pet 1219 00:35:37,920 --> 00:35:39,920 than they have over losing a husband or wife. 1220 00:35:39,960 --> 00:35:40,240 than they have over losing a husband or wife. 1221 00:35:40,280 --> 00:35:42,280 And, erm, I mean, I used to say to my wife, 1222 00:35:42,320 --> 00:35:43,480 And, erm, I mean, I used to say to my wife, 1223 00:35:43,520 --> 00:35:45,520 "You know, if you had to choose between me and Alf, our boxer..." 1224 00:35:45,560 --> 00:35:46,960 "You know, if you had to choose between me and Alf, our boxer..." 1225 00:35:47,000 --> 00:35:49,000 She would choose the dog! LAUGHTER 1226 00:35:49,040 --> 00:35:49,360 She would choose the dog! LAUGHTER 1227 00:35:49,400 --> 00:35:51,400 He's just making it up now. 1228 00:35:51,440 --> 00:35:51,680 He's just making it up now. 1229 00:35:51,720 --> 00:35:53,720 Thank you for joining us, Peter, that was fascinating. 1230 00:35:53,760 --> 00:35:54,240 Thank you for joining us, Peter, that was fascinating. 1231 00:35:54,280 --> 00:35:55,280 We went in all directions. 1232 00:36:01,080 --> 00:36:02,800 Job done... 1233 00:36:02,840 --> 00:36:04,840 All right, thanks again. Thank you very much. 1234 00:36:04,880 --> 00:36:05,160 All right, thanks again. Thank you very much. 1235 00:36:05,200 --> 00:36:07,000 Thank you. Congratulations, seriously. 1236 00:36:07,040 --> 00:36:09,040 ..Peter can breathe a sigh of relief. 1237 00:36:09,080 --> 00:36:09,320 ..Peter can breathe a sigh of relief. 1238 00:36:09,360 --> 00:36:10,440 'I think that went OK.' 1239 00:36:10,480 --> 00:36:12,400 It's very relaxed in there, 1240 00:36:12,440 --> 00:36:14,440 and Jeremy certainly keeps everything moving along, 1241 00:36:14,480 --> 00:36:15,280 and Jeremy certainly keeps everything moving along, 1242 00:36:15,320 --> 00:36:17,320 so it's quite fast-paced, and I quite enjoyed myself, really. 1243 00:36:17,360 --> 00:36:19,360 so it's quite fast-paced, and I quite enjoyed myself, really. 1244 00:36:19,400 --> 00:36:19,600 so it's quite fast-paced, and I quite enjoyed myself, really. 1245 00:36:21,280 --> 00:36:23,280 And with his message delivered to the nation, 1246 00:36:23,320 --> 00:36:23,680 And with his message delivered to the nation, 1247 00:36:23,720 --> 00:36:25,320 he's heading back up north. 1248 00:36:26,640 --> 00:36:28,640 I did enjoy getting into the spirit of it 1249 00:36:28,680 --> 00:36:29,400 I did enjoy getting into the spirit of it 1250 00:36:29,440 --> 00:36:31,440 and getting my points across about the pet memorial garden. 1251 00:36:31,480 --> 00:36:33,400 and getting my points across about the pet memorial garden. 1252 00:36:33,440 --> 00:36:35,360 So I've had a wonderful morning so far. 1253 00:36:35,400 --> 00:36:37,400 Very different from what my life is normally. 1254 00:36:37,440 --> 00:36:39,440 Very different from what my life is normally. 1255 00:36:39,480 --> 00:36:41,480 I wouldn't swap it. I think I'll stick to North Yorkshire. 1256 00:36:41,520 --> 00:36:43,240 I wouldn't swap it. I think I'll stick to North Yorkshire. 1257 00:36:43,280 --> 00:36:45,280 I think it's lovely to come down here to London 1258 00:36:45,320 --> 00:36:45,600 I think it's lovely to come down here to London 1259 00:36:45,640 --> 00:36:47,640 and see how the other half live, but it's not for me long-term. 1260 00:36:47,680 --> 00:36:49,160 and see how the other half live, but it's not for me long-term. 1261 00:36:49,200 --> 00:36:51,200 Always a pleasure to visit, but always a pleasure to go home. 1262 00:36:51,240 --> 00:36:52,920 Always a pleasure to visit, but always a pleasure to go home. 1263 00:37:05,240 --> 00:37:07,240 A few weeks later, back in Thirsk, the big day has arrived. 1264 00:37:07,280 --> 00:37:09,280 A few weeks later, back in Thirsk, the big day has arrived. 1265 00:37:09,320 --> 00:37:10,560 A few weeks later, back in Thirsk, the big day has arrived. 1266 00:37:10,600 --> 00:37:12,600 Yeah, you don't need two the same next to each other. No. 1267 00:37:12,640 --> 00:37:13,120 Yeah, you don't need two the same next to each other. No. 1268 00:37:13,160 --> 00:37:15,160 Local pet owners are due at the town's Herriot Museum 1269 00:37:15,200 --> 00:37:16,440 Local pet owners are due at the town's Herriot Museum 1270 00:37:16,480 --> 00:37:18,480 for the opening of the Pet Memorial Garden. 1271 00:37:18,520 --> 00:37:19,680 for the opening of the Pet Memorial Garden. 1272 00:37:19,720 --> 00:37:21,720 Right, let's get them hung up. Let's get them on the wall. 1273 00:37:21,760 --> 00:37:21,960 Right, let's get them hung up. Let's get them on the wall. 1274 00:37:23,640 --> 00:37:25,640 Peter's fellow Yorkshire Vets, Matt and Shona, 1275 00:37:25,680 --> 00:37:26,200 Peter's fellow Yorkshire Vets, Matt and Shona, 1276 00:37:26,240 --> 00:37:28,240 are adding some finishing touches. Lovely. 1277 00:37:28,280 --> 00:37:29,760 are adding some finishing touches. Lovely. 1278 00:37:29,800 --> 00:37:31,800 And Rob and Dave from Cannon Hall Farm have just arrived. 1279 00:37:31,840 --> 00:37:32,120 And Rob and Dave from Cannon Hall Farm have just arrived. 1280 00:37:32,160 --> 00:37:34,160 Right. God. To me. To you. 1281 00:37:34,200 --> 00:37:34,480 Right. God. To me. To you. 1282 00:37:34,520 --> 00:37:36,520 They're paying tribute to their beloved Shire horse, Herkules... 1283 00:37:36,560 --> 00:37:37,760 They're paying tribute to their beloved Shire horse, Herkules... 1284 00:37:37,800 --> 00:37:39,800 Steady there, steady. OK. Who do you think I am? Herkules? 1285 00:37:39,840 --> 00:37:41,480 Steady there, steady. OK. Who do you think I am? Herkules? 1286 00:37:41,520 --> 00:37:43,520 It's certainly solid. ..with a very special bench. 1287 00:37:43,560 --> 00:37:44,360 It's certainly solid. ..with a very special bench. 1288 00:37:45,760 --> 00:37:47,760 How you doing? Morning! 1289 00:37:47,800 --> 00:37:48,120 How you doing? Morning! 1290 00:37:48,160 --> 00:37:50,160 Hey, Shona. OK, lift it on. Oh, that looks brilliant. 1291 00:37:50,200 --> 00:37:51,080 Hey, Shona. OK, lift it on. Oh, that looks brilliant. 1292 00:37:51,120 --> 00:37:53,120 Oh, that is heavy. Right, come on. 1293 00:37:53,160 --> 00:37:53,440 Oh, that is heavy. Right, come on. 1294 00:37:53,480 --> 00:37:55,480 One, two, three. Right, back a bit. 1295 00:37:55,520 --> 00:37:57,520 Perfect. What do you think? 1296 00:37:57,560 --> 00:37:58,040 Perfect. What do you think? 1297 00:37:58,080 --> 00:38:00,080 That's brilliant. It's a right bench, is that, isn't it? 1298 00:38:00,120 --> 00:38:01,000 That's brilliant. It's a right bench, is that, isn't it? 1299 00:38:01,040 --> 00:38:03,040 Went down with a right thud. A fitting tribute. 1300 00:38:03,080 --> 00:38:04,240 Went down with a right thud. A fitting tribute. 1301 00:38:04,280 --> 00:38:06,280 Oh, definitely, yeah. A strong bench for a strong horse. 1302 00:38:06,320 --> 00:38:06,680 Oh, definitely, yeah. A strong bench for a strong horse. 1303 00:38:06,720 --> 00:38:08,720 Exactly that. Yeah, it's really nice. 1304 00:38:08,760 --> 00:38:09,280 Exactly that. Yeah, it's really nice. 1305 00:38:12,840 --> 00:38:14,720 This is the original Herriot practice, 1306 00:38:14,760 --> 00:38:16,760 where Peter was treating pets as a newly qualified vet 1307 00:38:16,800 --> 00:38:18,360 where Peter was treating pets as a newly qualified vet 1308 00:38:18,400 --> 00:38:20,400 over 40 years ago, 1309 00:38:20,440 --> 00:38:20,680 over 40 years ago, 1310 00:38:20,720 --> 00:38:22,720 alongside his mentor and friend, Herriot himself, Alf Wight. 1311 00:38:22,760 --> 00:38:24,760 alongside his mentor and friend, Herriot himself, Alf Wight. 1312 00:38:24,800 --> 00:38:25,680 alongside his mentor and friend, Herriot himself, Alf Wight. 1313 00:38:25,720 --> 00:38:27,720 Let's get you unwrapped, Alf. 1314 00:38:27,760 --> 00:38:28,560 Let's get you unwrapped, Alf. 1315 00:38:28,600 --> 00:38:30,600 This is our big occasion, isn't it, really? 1316 00:38:30,640 --> 00:38:31,680 This is our big occasion, isn't it, really? 1317 00:38:31,720 --> 00:38:33,720 And I know it's something that you will wholeheartedly approve of. 1318 00:38:33,760 --> 00:38:34,920 And I know it's something that you will wholeheartedly approve of. 1319 00:38:41,920 --> 00:38:43,920 So it's fitting that on his mission to help pet owners, 1320 00:38:43,960 --> 00:38:45,200 So it's fitting that on his mission to help pet owners, 1321 00:38:45,240 --> 00:38:46,880 the journey's brought him here. 1322 00:38:49,360 --> 00:38:50,760 As a community comes together 1323 00:38:50,800 --> 00:38:52,800 to honour the four-legged friends they've loved and lost. 1324 00:38:52,840 --> 00:38:54,200 to honour the four-legged friends they've loved and lost. 1325 00:38:58,880 --> 00:39:00,880 Well, I'd like to thank everyone for coming today. 1326 00:39:00,920 --> 00:39:01,760 Well, I'd like to thank everyone for coming today. 1327 00:39:01,800 --> 00:39:03,800 I've dreamt for some time that we should have somewhere 1328 00:39:03,840 --> 00:39:05,720 I've dreamt for some time that we should have somewhere 1329 00:39:05,760 --> 00:39:07,760 where we can go and remember our pets when they've passed away. 1330 00:39:07,800 --> 00:39:09,800 where we can go and remember our pets when they've passed away. 1331 00:39:09,840 --> 00:39:10,160 where we can go and remember our pets when they've passed away. 1332 00:39:10,200 --> 00:39:12,200 And I can picture now Alf White, James Herriot, here, 1333 00:39:12,240 --> 00:39:14,240 And I can picture now Alf White, James Herriot, here, 1334 00:39:14,280 --> 00:39:14,840 And I can picture now Alf White, James Herriot, here, 1335 00:39:14,880 --> 00:39:16,880 walking up and down this part of the garden with his dogs. 1336 00:39:16,920 --> 00:39:18,920 walking up and down this part of the garden with his dogs. 1337 00:39:18,960 --> 00:39:19,240 walking up and down this part of the garden with his dogs. 1338 00:39:19,280 --> 00:39:21,280 So this has very special memories for me. 1339 00:39:21,320 --> 00:39:21,720 So this has very special memories for me. 1340 00:39:21,760 --> 00:39:23,760 So now I'd like to ask Shona to unveil the plaque wall. 1341 00:39:23,800 --> 00:39:25,200 So now I'd like to ask Shona to unveil the plaque wall. 1342 00:39:28,880 --> 00:39:30,360 Oh, look at that. 1343 00:39:34,840 --> 00:39:36,720 This isn't a day to be miserable. 1344 00:39:36,760 --> 00:39:38,760 This is a day to celebrate our pets 1345 00:39:38,800 --> 00:39:39,240 This is a day to celebrate our pets 1346 00:39:39,280 --> 00:39:41,200 and what they've given us over the years, 1347 00:39:41,240 --> 00:39:43,240 because our pets ask for very little, 1348 00:39:43,280 --> 00:39:43,880 because our pets ask for very little, 1349 00:39:43,920 --> 00:39:45,920 but they give us an awful lot. 1350 00:39:45,960 --> 00:39:46,240 but they give us an awful lot. 1351 00:39:46,280 --> 00:39:48,280 So, on that note, 1352 00:39:48,320 --> 00:39:48,560 So, on that note, 1353 00:39:48,600 --> 00:39:50,600 I'd like now to declare the Memorial Garden officially open. 1354 00:39:50,640 --> 00:39:52,640 I'd like now to declare the Memorial Garden officially open. 1355 00:39:52,680 --> 00:39:54,040 I'd like now to declare the Memorial Garden officially open. 1356 00:39:54,080 --> 00:39:56,080 APPLAUSE 1357 00:39:56,120 --> 00:39:56,280 APPLAUSE 1358 00:39:59,440 --> 00:40:01,440 And with that, the people of Yorkshire and beyond 1359 00:40:01,480 --> 00:40:02,440 And with that, the people of Yorkshire and beyond 1360 00:40:02,480 --> 00:40:04,480 have somewhere to remember their pets who meant so much to them. 1361 00:40:04,520 --> 00:40:06,400 have somewhere to remember their pets who meant so much to them. 1362 00:40:06,440 --> 00:40:08,440 Fantastic. It looks brilliant. It's beautiful. 1363 00:40:08,480 --> 00:40:09,920 Fantastic. It looks brilliant. It's beautiful. 1364 00:40:09,960 --> 00:40:11,960 It is an absolute honour to have him remembered here. 1365 00:40:12,000 --> 00:40:12,960 It is an absolute honour to have him remembered here. 1366 00:40:13,000 --> 00:40:14,560 Our whole family misses him, 1367 00:40:14,600 --> 00:40:16,600 but like it says on his plaque, the sweetest of all the sweet boys. 1368 00:40:16,640 --> 00:40:18,640 but like it says on his plaque, the sweetest of all the sweet boys. 1369 00:40:18,680 --> 00:40:18,880 but like it says on his plaque, the sweetest of all the sweet boys. 1370 00:40:20,040 --> 00:40:22,040 I think it's such a beautiful place 1371 00:40:22,080 --> 00:40:22,440 I think it's such a beautiful place 1372 00:40:22,480 --> 00:40:24,480 and a place with so much history as well, 1373 00:40:24,520 --> 00:40:24,800 and a place with so much history as well, 1374 00:40:24,840 --> 00:40:26,840 where James Herriot and Peter, back in the day, treated lots of animals, 1375 00:40:26,880 --> 00:40:28,880 where James Herriot and Peter, back in the day, treated lots of animals, 1376 00:40:28,920 --> 00:40:29,800 where James Herriot and Peter, back in the day, treated lots of animals, 1377 00:40:29,840 --> 00:40:31,840 and I think the whole setting is perfect. 1378 00:40:31,880 --> 00:40:32,080 and I think the whole setting is perfect. 1379 00:40:36,440 --> 00:40:38,440 Let's have a seat, Peter. Good idea. 1380 00:40:38,480 --> 00:40:39,440 Let's have a seat, Peter. Good idea. 1381 00:40:39,480 --> 00:40:41,480 On this nice sturdy bench. 1382 00:40:41,520 --> 00:40:43,520 Do you know, it's lovely, isn't it, to have those plaques there? 1383 00:40:43,560 --> 00:40:44,760 Do you know, it's lovely, isn't it, to have those plaques there? 1384 00:40:46,800 --> 00:40:48,800 You've got one up there, have you? I have, yeah. 1385 00:40:48,840 --> 00:40:49,240 You've got one up there, have you? I have, yeah. 1386 00:40:49,280 --> 00:40:51,280 I've got Alf up there, yes. Oh, bless him. 1387 00:40:51,320 --> 00:40:51,520 I've got Alf up there, yes. Oh, bless him. 1388 00:40:53,320 --> 00:40:55,320 Who have you got up there? I've got Islay. My little doggy. 1389 00:40:55,360 --> 00:40:56,040 Who have you got up there? I've got Islay. My little doggy. 1390 00:40:58,080 --> 00:41:00,080 I think it's a really lovely thing that you're doing, Peter, 1391 00:41:00,120 --> 00:41:00,480 I think it's a really lovely thing that you're doing, Peter, 1392 00:41:00,520 --> 00:41:02,280 and thanks for getting us involved to help. 1393 00:41:02,320 --> 00:41:03,680 Thank you for being involved, 1394 00:41:03,720 --> 00:41:05,720 because it's very important that people like you are involved, 1395 00:41:05,760 --> 00:41:07,240 because it's very important that people like you are involved, 1396 00:41:07,280 --> 00:41:09,280 because you understand. 1397 00:41:09,320 --> 00:41:09,560 because you understand. 1398 00:41:09,600 --> 00:41:11,600 As veterinary surgeons, our whole life revolves around pets 1399 00:41:11,640 --> 00:41:13,640 As veterinary surgeons, our whole life revolves around pets 1400 00:41:13,680 --> 00:41:14,080 As veterinary surgeons, our whole life revolves around pets 1401 00:41:14,120 --> 00:41:16,120 and animals in general, and so it's really special that you're here. 1402 00:41:16,160 --> 00:41:18,160 and animals in general, and so it's really special that you're here. 1403 00:41:18,200 --> 00:41:18,440 and animals in general, and so it's really special that you're here. 1404 00:41:18,480 --> 00:41:19,640 Cheers to that. 1405 00:41:34,280 --> 00:41:35,920 A few weeks later, 1406 00:41:35,960 --> 00:41:37,960 Peter's headed up to the moors to see his friend Bridget, 1407 00:41:38,000 --> 00:41:39,880 Peter's headed up to the moors to see his friend Bridget, 1408 00:41:39,920 --> 00:41:41,920 whose 27-year old cow, Big Girl, had painful joint issues 1409 00:41:41,960 --> 00:41:43,960 whose 27-year old cow, Big Girl, had painful joint issues 1410 00:41:44,000 --> 00:41:44,320 whose 27-year old cow, Big Girl, had painful joint issues 1411 00:41:44,360 --> 00:41:46,080 and had stopped eating. 1412 00:41:46,120 --> 00:41:48,120 You know, to look in this field one day and Big Girl isn't there... 1413 00:41:48,160 --> 00:41:50,160 You know, to look in this field one day and Big Girl isn't there... 1414 00:41:50,200 --> 00:41:50,480 You know, to look in this field one day and Big Girl isn't there... 1415 00:41:50,520 --> 00:41:52,520 I know. Oh, it's horrible. It will be horrible. 1416 00:41:52,560 --> 00:41:53,160 I know. Oh, it's horrible. It will be horrible. 1417 00:41:54,600 --> 00:41:56,600 But occasionally... 1418 00:41:56,640 --> 00:41:57,280 But occasionally... 1419 00:41:57,320 --> 00:41:59,320 a poorly pet who seems to be on their way out... 1420 00:41:59,360 --> 00:41:59,560 a poorly pet who seems to be on their way out... 1421 00:42:02,920 --> 00:42:04,920 ..defies the odds. 1422 00:42:04,960 --> 00:42:05,440 ..defies the odds. 1423 00:42:05,480 --> 00:42:07,480 Today is Big Girl's 28th birthday. 1424 00:42:07,520 --> 00:42:09,520 Today is Big Girl's 28th birthday. 1425 00:42:09,560 --> 00:42:09,800 Today is Big Girl's 28th birthday. 1426 00:42:09,840 --> 00:42:11,840 This past year, we were very much on borrowed time. 1427 00:42:11,880 --> 00:42:12,840 This past year, we were very much on borrowed time. 1428 00:42:12,880 --> 00:42:14,880 Even after we had the harsh winter, I thought, you know, 1429 00:42:14,920 --> 00:42:16,920 Even after we had the harsh winter, I thought, you know, 1430 00:42:16,960 --> 00:42:17,240 Even after we had the harsh winter, I thought, you know, 1431 00:42:17,280 --> 00:42:19,280 do I phone and say we're about ready to pop her to sleep? 1432 00:42:19,320 --> 00:42:21,200 do I phone and say we're about ready to pop her to sleep? 1433 00:42:21,240 --> 00:42:23,240 But every time I thought about it, she rallied. 1434 00:42:23,280 --> 00:42:23,800 But every time I thought about it, she rallied. 1435 00:42:24,880 --> 00:42:26,880 Now we're into early summer, 1436 00:42:26,920 --> 00:42:28,920 and it's just a delight just to come down and see her. 1437 00:42:28,960 --> 00:42:30,040 and it's just a delight just to come down and see her. 1438 00:42:30,080 --> 00:42:32,080 It's an old friend, you know. 1439 00:42:32,120 --> 00:42:32,400 It's an old friend, you know. 1440 00:42:32,440 --> 00:42:34,360 Morning, Bridget. Good morning. 1441 00:42:34,400 --> 00:42:36,400 I never thought we'd be meeting under these circumstances. No. 1442 00:42:36,440 --> 00:42:37,720 I never thought we'd be meeting under these circumstances. No. 1443 00:42:37,760 --> 00:42:39,760 Here we are, all this time on. 1444 00:42:39,800 --> 00:42:41,800 And Big Girl's proved us all wrong. There she is. 1445 00:42:41,840 --> 00:42:42,840 And Big Girl's proved us all wrong. There she is. 1446 00:42:42,880 --> 00:42:44,560 I think she's been waiting for you. 1447 00:42:46,120 --> 00:42:47,480 When I saw her previously, 1448 00:42:47,520 --> 00:42:49,520 I thought she had nothing more than just a few weeks left. 1449 00:42:49,560 --> 00:42:50,800 I thought she had nothing more than just a few weeks left. 1450 00:42:50,840 --> 00:42:52,840 Hello, Big Girl! Look, someone special for you, Big Girl. 1451 00:42:52,880 --> 00:42:54,080 Hello, Big Girl! Look, someone special for you, Big Girl. 1452 00:42:54,120 --> 00:42:56,120 And here we are now, coming here to celebrate Big Girl's 28th birthday. 1453 00:42:56,160 --> 00:42:58,160 And here we are now, coming here to celebrate Big Girl's 28th birthday. 1454 00:42:58,200 --> 00:42:59,520 And here we are now, coming here to celebrate Big Girl's 28th birthday. 1455 00:42:59,560 --> 00:43:01,560 We cannot let this moment go unnoticed. 1456 00:43:01,600 --> 00:43:02,560 We cannot let this moment go unnoticed. 1457 00:43:02,600 --> 00:43:04,600 I've brought her a bit of a present. Oh, Peter, that's gorgeous. 1458 00:43:04,640 --> 00:43:06,640 I've brought her a bit of a present. Oh, Peter, that's gorgeous. 1459 00:43:06,680 --> 00:43:07,080 I've brought her a bit of a present. Oh, Peter, that's gorgeous. 1460 00:43:07,120 --> 00:43:09,120 Well, I've put in ingredients here that I think Big Girl will enjoy. 1461 00:43:09,160 --> 00:43:11,160 Well, I've put in ingredients here that I think Big Girl will enjoy. 1462 00:43:11,200 --> 00:43:12,560 Well, I've put in ingredients here that I think Big Girl will enjoy. 1463 00:43:12,600 --> 00:43:14,400 Black treacle. Oh, that's gorgeous. 1464 00:43:14,440 --> 00:43:16,440 SHE LAUGHS We'll have a slice later. 1465 00:43:16,480 --> 00:43:16,840 SHE LAUGHS We'll have a slice later. 1466 00:43:16,880 --> 00:43:18,880 We should have a picnic! I know, yeah. 1467 00:43:18,920 --> 00:43:19,200 We should have a picnic! I know, yeah. 1468 00:43:19,240 --> 00:43:21,240 Well, have we got a treat here for you, Big Girl. 1469 00:43:21,280 --> 00:43:22,400 Well, have we got a treat here for you, Big Girl. 1470 00:43:22,440 --> 00:43:24,440 I will miss her when she goes. I'll miss her, of course. 1471 00:43:24,480 --> 00:43:26,040 I will miss her when she goes. I'll miss her, of course. 1472 00:43:26,080 --> 00:43:28,080 But I'm glad she got to her birthday, 1473 00:43:28,120 --> 00:43:28,400 But I'm glad she got to her birthday, 1474 00:43:28,440 --> 00:43:30,440 and I'm glad the sun's shining on her somewhere. 1475 00:43:30,480 --> 00:43:30,760 and I'm glad the sun's shining on her somewhere. 1476 00:43:30,800 --> 00:43:32,800 And it's just been a true delight to have this extra year with her, 1477 00:43:32,840 --> 00:43:34,840 And it's just been a true delight to have this extra year with her, 1478 00:43:34,880 --> 00:43:35,160 And it's just been a true delight to have this extra year with her, 1479 00:43:35,200 --> 00:43:37,200 when I was all prepared last year to say goodbye to her. 1480 00:43:37,240 --> 00:43:38,680 when I was all prepared last year to say goodbye to her. 1481 00:43:38,720 --> 00:43:40,560 She's just been wonderful. 1482 00:43:40,600 --> 00:43:42,240 Just try that. 1483 00:43:44,840 --> 00:43:46,840 Ooh, I think it's a success. It is. 1484 00:43:46,880 --> 00:43:47,560 Ooh, I think it's a success. It is. 1485 00:43:47,600 --> 00:43:49,600 How wonderful. Oh, Peter, I like that. 1486 00:43:49,640 --> 00:43:50,960 How wonderful. Oh, Peter, I like that. 1487 00:43:52,200 --> 00:43:54,200 When the time comes, when Big Girl does eventually pass away... 1488 00:43:54,240 --> 00:43:56,240 When the time comes, when Big Girl does eventually pass away... 1489 00:43:56,280 --> 00:43:57,320 When the time comes, when Big Girl does eventually pass away... 1490 00:43:58,520 --> 00:44:00,520 ..there's a bench at Castle Howard where Bridget can go and sit 1491 00:44:00,560 --> 00:44:02,400 ..there's a bench at Castle Howard where Bridget can go and sit 1492 00:44:02,440 --> 00:44:04,320 and contemplate Big Girl. 1493 00:44:04,360 --> 00:44:06,360 And there are various other benches strategically placed 1494 00:44:06,400 --> 00:44:07,240 And there are various other benches strategically placed 1495 00:44:07,280 --> 00:44:09,280 in beautiful rural locations around the country, 1496 00:44:09,320 --> 00:44:10,920 in beautiful rural locations around the country, 1497 00:44:10,960 --> 00:44:12,960 where people that have lost pets can go and similarly mourn, 1498 00:44:13,000 --> 00:44:15,000 where people that have lost pets can go and similarly mourn, 1499 00:44:15,040 --> 00:44:16,160 where people that have lost pets can go and similarly mourn, 1500 00:44:16,200 --> 00:44:18,200 but also think of the wonderful memories those pets have created. 1501 00:44:18,240 --> 00:44:20,240 but also think of the wonderful memories those pets have created. 1502 00:44:20,280 --> 00:44:20,720 but also think of the wonderful memories those pets have created. 1503 00:44:22,200 --> 00:44:24,200 But at this moment in time, Big Girl isn't going anywhere. 1504 00:44:24,240 --> 00:44:26,240 But at this moment in time, Big Girl isn't going anywhere. 1505 00:44:26,280 --> 00:44:26,720 But at this moment in time, Big Girl isn't going anywhere. 1506 00:44:28,040 --> 00:44:30,040 I never in my wildest dreams thought 1507 00:44:30,080 --> 00:44:30,320 I never in my wildest dreams thought 1508 00:44:30,360 --> 00:44:32,320 we'd be having an experience like this. 1509 00:44:32,360 --> 00:44:34,360 No, I never thought we'd be here today. 1510 00:44:34,400 --> 00:44:34,680 No, I never thought we'd be here today. 1511 00:44:34,720 --> 00:44:36,560 One more piece. Ooh, she's enjoyed that. 1512 00:44:36,600 --> 00:44:37,680 She is! 1513 00:44:37,720 --> 00:44:39,720 Tell you what, that's probably the secret to a long life. 1514 00:44:39,760 --> 00:44:40,200 Tell you what, that's probably the secret to a long life. 1515 00:44:40,240 --> 00:44:41,800 You've probably given her an extra year! 1516 00:44:41,840 --> 00:44:43,280 THEY LAUGH