Watch Auf Wiedersehen My Pet

2014
1 Season

Auf Wiedersehen My Pet is a reality TV show that tackles the emotional struggles of everyday people as they leave their beloved pets behind while chasing their dreams of starting anew in a different country. Produced by Shine Limited, the show follows different families as they make the decision to immigrate, leaving their most prized possessions behind, their four-legged companions.

The show features participants navigating the difficulties of leaving their pets behind, ranging from the initial stages when they first make the decision, to the final moments when they say goodbye. Viewers are taken on an emotional journey as the participants say farewell to their beloved pets, in many cases, their best friends, and coping with the guilt that comes with it.

Auf Wiedersehen My Pet does a great job of showcasing how the relationship between pet and owner can be just as crucial – and heart-wrenching – as any other kind of relationship. Participants often discuss how much their pets have helped them in tough times, and they suffer from guilt for feeling like they’re abandoning them. These challenging topics are discussed with sympathy and compassion on the show, with participants receiving support from the show’s presenters, who offer advice and comfort.

On the other side of the Atlantic, participants are often met with a significant amount of work and paperwork to bring their pets to their new homes. In many cases, this process can take weeks or even months, often resulting in heart-wrenching delays and leaving participants worried and feeling helpless about the welfare of their pets. The program doesn’t shy away from showing how complicated it can be to transport an animal from one country to another, highlighting the importance of measures around keeping them safe and healthy during the transition.

The show does an exceptional job of educating its viewers about pet relocation laws and regulations in different countries while also providing practical advice for those struggling to transport their pets. Viewers can learn about things such as import permits, pet passports, micro-chipping, and vaccinations, among other requirements.

To add an extra personal touch to the show, the program does follow up the participants in their new homes, checking in with their pets to see how they are doing. This feature is incredibly heartwarming, as it’s evident how much the participants care for their furry friends. As a result, the program leaves viewers with a sense of hope and excitement to see their favourite pets and their owners reunited – with participants finally able to start new lives in their new homes with their beloved pets back by their sides.

Overall, Auf Wiedersehen My Pet is an emotional, impactful story of people, pets, and migration. Shine Limited has done an exceptional job of showcasing the emotional impact of leaving a beloved pet behind and the challenges that come with relocating with pets. The show not only provides insight but also practically guides the viewers when it comes to pet relocation laws and regulations. The program is an excellent demonstration of how pets are more than just pets—they are companions, and often, they are family. The show is a great watch for animal lovers, pet owners, and anyone interested in the difficulties of migration.

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Seasons

20. Revisit Show

April 10, 2014

A chance to catch up with the four pets who were rehomed this week: Billy and Tilly the twin pygmy goats, Toby the parrot who needed a male owner, Rocky the horse with champ potential and lovable Staffie Baloo. How have they settled in with their new owners?

19. Milo Jo the Dog

April 9, 2014

Jess has cared for nine-year-old Cocker Spaniel Milo Jo since he was just a tiny puppy. Now a move to New Zealand means that she needs to find him a new home. Milo and Jess visit a young woman who needs company, an energetic family keen to get their first dog and a singer-songwriter who wants to add to her canine brood. Jess must decide which of them can offer Milo suitable home.

18. Rosie the Dog

April 8, 2014

Mandy and Colin are struggling to cope with Collie cross Rosie's craving for company; her destructiveness whenever they are at work them is forcing them to look for a new home for her. Two busy families with children and a supermarket worker wanting a companion for his own Collie are keen to take Rosie on. Mandy and Collie must decide which will best be able to meet her complex needs.

17. Isis and Cerce the Rabbits

April 7, 2014

When Charlotte first came to London she thought rabbits Isis and Cerce would be the perfect company. But now her busy job and social life mean her bunnies are being neglected and they need a better owner. Charlotte must decide between a nursery with young children, a single man with an immaculate home, and a bunny fanatic who already has 11 rabbits.

16. Gloria Jane the Dog

April 6, 2014

Jasmine has raised Gloria Jane, a unique blend of Affenpinscher and Chihuahua like her own child. But now this pampered pooch has become so needy that she's suffering extreme stress whenever she's left alone. Jasmine and Gloria visit a dog groomer, a software developer and an owner who dresses her dogs in their own couture outfits. To find out who could give this dog the attention it deserves.

14. George the Parrot

April 2, 2014

Sarah adores her cheeky music-loving African grey parrot George, but his feathers are aggravating her daughter's asthma and she needs to find him a new home. Three sets of parrot fanciers visit George in a bid to win him over - and they'll need to get unpredictable George to dance if they're to be in with a chance.

13. Molly the Cat

March 31, 2014

Molly the blue-eyed cat attracts plenty of attention, but caring for her sick husband means owner Jean no longer has the time to give it to her. A pair of cat lovers who play host to the local moggies, a nursery nurse trying to get over the death of her own cat and a young man living with his grandparents all visit Molly to vie for her affections.

12. Bob and Tiggy the Guinea Pigs

March 31, 2014

Chiara bought guinea pigs Bob and Tiggy as pets for her daughter, but now a move to a first floor flat means that she no longer has the space to give them a happy life. Chiara meets an animal mad hairdresser, a family who run a children's petting farm and a passionate guinea lover who wants to add to her large piggy family; but she needs to decide who can offer them the right level of attention

11. Tyson the Dog

March 30, 2014

Inseparable from his boyhood pet since his early teens, Josh is being forced by a family break up to seek a new home for his beloved Staffie cross Tyson. A professional dog groomer with two dogs, an outdoors-loving sales assistant, and a self-confessed playboy who wants a dog to help him keep fit are all keen to take Tyson on. But Josh is dreading having to hand over his best friend.

9. Rocky the Horse

March 27, 2014

Jane thinks that her pet horse Rocky has got the potential to be a champion. No longer fit enough to train him herself, she's keen to find a rider with the time, facilities and ambition to develop him into a prize-winning horse. Three experienced horsewomen all need to meet and ride Rocky to get to know him - if Rocky can be persuaded not to horse around.

8. Baloo the Dog

March 26, 2014

Tim's relationship has resulted in his beloved Staffie Baloo being left home alone for long periods; Tim has made the heartbreaking decision to find a new owner who can give Baloo the company he needs. But he faces a tough decision when a legal secretary who is keen to take a dog to work, a would-be first-time dog owner and a retired couple all turn out to be staunch Staffie fans.

7. Toby the Parrot

March 25, 2014

Human reared African grey parrots will bond with their carer for life, so when Nathan finds himself seeking a new home for his pet parrot Toby, male companionship is at the top of his checklist. Nathan and Toby check out a modern-day Dr. Doolittle, a busy family with lots of pets and children and a bird mad couple with their own bird sanctuary.

6. Billy and Tilly the Pygmy Goats

March 24, 2014

When Samantha got twin pygmy goats Billy and Tilly to live on her city smallholding she thought she would keep them forever. But health problems have brought her dreams crashing down and now she needs to find a new owner. A sheep breeder from the Chilterns, a children's farm owner, and a farmer turned Boy George impersonator are all keen to add the goats to their menageries

5. Revisit

March 21, 2014

A chance to catch up on the four pets who were rehomed this week: Rosie the teddy bear terrier, Skye the temperamental mare, the four gorgeous guinea pigs Summer, Maggie, Poppy, and elderly Oliver, and Missy the anxious Labrador Staffie cross who hates to be left alone. How have they settled in with their new owners?

4. Missy the Dog

March 20, 2014

After being abandoned in the past, Labrador Staffie cross Missy suffers from separation anxiety. Her owner freelance musician Naomi is facing an increasing workload and erratic schedule, and Missy just can't cope with time alone. Although heartbroken at parting with Missy, Naomi visits three families in search of a more settled life for her beloved pet.

3. Summer, Oliver, Maggie and Poppy Guinea Pigs

March 19, 2014

Dog groomer Dawn has decided that her only option is to find the piggies a new home where they will get the attention they need. So she's hitting the road with Summer, Maggie, Poppy and Oliver to visit a prize-winning guinea pig fancier, a primary school where animal care helps the children's behaviour and a graphic designer who wants to design the guineas' deluxe home.

2. Skye the Horse

March 18, 2014

Kim always dreamed of competing with her lively five-year-old thoroughbred Skye. But a back injury put paid to her dreams and now she needs to hand Skye's reins over to a new owner who can give Skye the time, to help her achieve equine stardom. Three keen horsewomen all need to meet Skye to get to know her, but the sometimes-temperamental mare isn't going to give them all an easy ride.

1. Rosie the Terrier

March 17, 2014

When dog warden Elizabeth picked up teddy bear terrier Rosie as a stray, she was delighted to give the little dog a loving home. But Rosie's increasing aggression towards fellow dog Pepper has forced Elizabeth to find a new home. A divorcee who loves to sing, a nightclub croupier and a newly retired couple are all keen to take on Rosie; but which of them will be able to cope?

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