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Pete Wicks Introduces Rescue Puppy Rodney After Loss of Beloved Peggy

The Dogs Trust ambassador uses the announcement to champion rehoming over buying.

Overview

  • Wicks revealed four-month-old Rodney on Instagram, introducing him as a new companion and little brother to his dog Eric.
  • He acknowledged the recent death of his dog Peggy and said the new adoption is not a replacement but a chance to give a home to a dog in need.
  • The adoption was arranged through Dogs Trust West London, and he thanked the charity while signing off with #AdoptDontShop.
  • Dogs Trust has credited the second series of Wicks’ rehoming show with a 20% rise in adoptions and a 25% increase in donations, alongside higher centre footfall.
  • Celebrities and followers posted supportive messages, with JB Gill, Sam Thompson, Ruth Langsford and Vicky Pattison among those welcoming Rodney.