Paul O’Grady fans were left in tears tonight (April 13) by heartwarming scenes from the final series of For The Love of Dogs.
The comedian, who died last month at the age of 67, filmed the last season late last year and premiered tonight on ITV.
Paul is seen caring for an adorable Newfoundland pooch Peggy who needs life changing surgery on her back legs.
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Paul works with a team of experts to nurse Peggy through eight weeks of physio, hydrotherapy and walks using a harness ahead of her rehoming.
In scenes that moved viewers to tears, Paul is left devastated at having to say goodbye to Peggy once she’s healed, emotionally telling her that he doesn’t have the room to adopt her.
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But fans were left blubbering as the much-loved star showcased his kind heart and quick wit on the TV show.
“Emotional for so many reasons #paulogrady #fortheloveofdogs,” said one viewer.
“Tonight’s #POGDogs is hitting harder than usual,” another gulped, as a second added: “We are so lucky to have a constant reminder of Mr Paul O’Grady through his television shows #fortheloveofdogs.”
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A fourth blubbed: “Tissues at the ready for the final episode of #ForTheLoveOfDogs.”
The comedian had given a home to Chihuahua-Jack Russell cross Eddie, Shih Tzu Boycie, Maltese Conchita, mongrels Arfur and Nancy, and a dachshund called Sausage from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, where the series was filmed.
Paul was desperate to take Peggy home too after she had a three-and-a-half hour operation at the Royal Veterinary College to repair her back legs.
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He told Peggy, “Oh dear, I wish I was ready for you, Peggy, but I am afraid I can’t do it this time, there is just no room at the inn.”
Peggy started to whine as Paul left her, and he told her: “Don’t start, Peggy please. I’m going to get a job on the railways. It’s too hard to say goodbye.”
In the episode, Paul helped a timid Bichon Frisé who had been left terrified by humans after being dumped in the forest.
He also met an excitable Labrastaff who had an obsession with water, and Paul was all too happy to get the hose out and keep him entertained.
For The Love of Dogs was filmed at the Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, which was close to the late comedian’s heart. The final series was made up of six 30-minute episodes.
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