0:00:02 > 0:00:05- Hi, I'm Ferne.- And I'm Rory. And we love animals!
0:00:05 > 0:00:07I really, really like pigs. Oink!
0:00:07 > 0:00:11They've got squishy noses and curly tails. What do you like?
0:00:11 > 0:00:13- I love chickens. - HE SQUAWKS
0:00:13 > 0:00:17- And the chicks - oh, they're so cute.- They are, I love them too.
0:00:17 > 0:00:21Some animals can make brilliant pets, and pets are great.
0:00:21 > 0:00:23And we really like meeting you and your pets.
0:00:23 > 0:00:27There are a few things, though, that pets need - care, exercise
0:00:27 > 0:00:30and play time, my favourite. What fun are you up to?
0:00:30 > 0:00:34I'm going to have some fun. Going to meet some new friends.
0:00:34 > 0:00:36I'll be back to tell you about it.
0:00:36 > 0:00:41- Would you like to come with me? Come on! See you later.- Have fun!
0:00:41 > 0:00:44# My pet, my pet and me
0:00:44 > 0:00:47# My pet, my pet and me
0:00:47 > 0:00:49# Down every street
0:00:49 > 0:00:52# Are pets to meet
0:00:52 > 0:00:55# Some big, some small Some scaly, some furry
0:00:55 > 0:00:59# Some keep very still Some are always in a hurry
0:00:59 > 0:01:02# Some have four paws
0:01:02 > 0:01:04# Some have sharp claws
0:01:04 > 0:01:06# Some quack, some bark
0:01:06 > 0:01:07# Some purr, some moo
0:01:07 > 0:01:09# Some growl, some squawk
0:01:09 > 0:01:11# Some cock-a-doodle-do
0:01:11 > 0:01:14# My pet, my pet and me
0:01:14 > 0:01:17# My pet, my pet and me
0:01:17 > 0:01:19# My pet, my pet and me
0:01:19 > 0:01:22# Have you met my pet and me? #
0:01:26 > 0:01:28Today we've come to Robin House in Scotland
0:01:28 > 0:01:32to meet Abbie and her brother and sister, Sean and Robyn.
0:01:32 > 0:01:34Robin House is a special place
0:01:34 > 0:01:37where some children come with their families.
0:01:37 > 0:01:41These children, like Abbie, need extra care because of an illness,
0:01:41 > 0:01:45and here their families can relax and have loads of fun.
0:01:45 > 0:01:47Where did you come from?
0:01:47 > 0:01:50- Sorry.- That's quite all right. I love dogs.
0:01:50 > 0:01:53- Are you here visiting too? - Yes. I'm Belle and this is Kerry
0:01:53 > 0:01:57- and we're here to see Abbie. - Pleased to meet you both.
0:01:57 > 0:02:00- I'm here to see Abbie as well.- Ah! Right.- Can you show me the way?
0:02:00 > 0:02:02- Sure.- OK, let's go.
0:02:13 > 0:02:16- It's just through here.- OK.
0:02:16 > 0:02:19Kerry is a very special little dog called a therapy pet.
0:02:19 > 0:02:22She's trained to visit many different children
0:02:22 > 0:02:24who need some extra care and cuddles.
0:02:24 > 0:02:29I can see why Abbie loves her so much, she's making me smile already.
0:02:29 > 0:02:30So let's go and say hello.
0:02:35 > 0:02:39- Hello, Robyn.- Hi, Rory. - Hello, Sean.- Hello, Rory.
0:02:39 > 0:02:43Is that your big sister Abbie? Hello. Now, Abbie...
0:02:43 > 0:02:45we have brought someone here to see you.
0:02:45 > 0:02:48She's small and furry and cuddly.
0:02:48 > 0:02:50Who is it?
0:02:50 > 0:02:52- Kerry.- Kerry!
0:02:52 > 0:02:55There we are, Abbie. OK.
0:02:55 > 0:02:58How's that?
0:02:58 > 0:03:02What a lovely dog Kerry is. What sort of dog is Kerry?
0:03:02 > 0:03:03A Shih Tzu.
0:03:03 > 0:03:06There are over 400 different breeds of dogs -
0:03:06 > 0:03:08from Dalmatian to Labradors.
0:03:08 > 0:03:11And Shih Tzus are one of the smallest breeds.
0:03:11 > 0:03:13Their name actually means, "lion dog",
0:03:13 > 0:03:16but you've got nothing to worry about,
0:03:16 > 0:03:19because they're very cuddly, kind and caring dogs.
0:03:19 > 0:03:24Which is why, I think, Abbie loves little Kerry so much.
0:03:24 > 0:03:28What is Abbie's favourite thing about Kerry?
0:03:28 > 0:03:32- That she's fluffy.- She's fluffy. And she is super fluffy.
0:03:32 > 0:03:35She's so soft. Oh, she's gorgeous.
0:03:35 > 0:03:40Ferne, can you give us some furry facts about our new friend here?
0:03:40 > 0:03:42Of course, Rory.
0:03:42 > 0:03:46Any type of dog can be a therapy pet - big or small -
0:03:46 > 0:03:49as long as they are calm and friendly.
0:03:52 > 0:03:57Other types of animal can also be used as therapy pets.
0:04:01 > 0:04:04Therapy pets help people in lots of different ways.
0:04:04 > 0:04:09Stroking a dog can help to cheer you up if you feel sad or unwell.
0:04:09 > 0:04:11Or calm you down if you feel angry.
0:04:11 > 0:04:15Wonderful therapy pets like Kerry help all sorts of people -
0:04:15 > 0:04:16young and old.
0:04:21 > 0:04:23DOG BARKS
0:04:26 > 0:04:30Caring for Kerry is very important while she's making Abbie happy.
0:04:30 > 0:04:33Of course, she gets lots of love and care from Belle.
0:04:33 > 0:04:36But there are still things we can do.
0:04:36 > 0:04:39What do you guys do to look after Kerry while she's here?
0:04:39 > 0:04:42- All sorts. Feed her.- Walk her.
0:04:42 > 0:04:44- Cuddle her.- And brush her.
0:04:44 > 0:04:47Perfect. Can I help you look after her today?
0:04:47 > 0:04:49- BOTH: Yeah. - Oh, excellent.
0:04:49 > 0:04:52- So what do we need to do first? - Brush her.- Yeah.
0:04:52 > 0:04:55- Now, is there anyone else who'd like to help us?- Abbie.
0:04:55 > 0:04:58Abbie can help us too. Perfect.
0:05:05 > 0:05:09- I think she's liking all this attention, isn't she?- Yeah.
0:05:09 > 0:05:11Yes, aren't you, Kerry?
0:05:11 > 0:05:15Brushing Kerry is one of Abbie's favourite things to do.
0:05:15 > 0:05:16Kerry's just had a haircut,
0:05:16 > 0:05:19but normally Shih Tzus have long, thick hair.
0:05:19 > 0:05:21They need to be brushed every day
0:05:21 > 0:05:24to make sure it doesn't get tangled or matted.
0:05:26 > 0:05:29She's certainly looking nice and tidy now.
0:05:29 > 0:05:32So what's next on our to-do list? Is it time for walkies?
0:05:32 > 0:05:37Not yet. We have to put out food and water for later.
0:05:37 > 0:05:38OK, come on.
0:05:41 > 0:05:45- So, is this where Kerry gets fed when she comes to stay?- Yeah.
0:05:45 > 0:05:47And what have we got here for her?
0:05:47 > 0:05:50Wet food, dry food and treats and water.
0:05:50 > 0:05:56- What do need to do now then? - Put the wet food into the bowl.- OK.
0:05:56 > 0:05:58Right, let's do that first then.
0:06:06 > 0:06:10What do you think? Does that look delicious?
0:06:10 > 0:06:12BOTH LAUGH
0:06:12 > 0:06:15Your dog needs a well-balanced diet to stay healthy,
0:06:15 > 0:06:18but Kerry only needs a wee bit of food as she's little.
0:06:18 > 0:06:21How much you feed your dog depends on things like
0:06:21 > 0:06:24how old they are, or how much exercise they get.
0:06:24 > 0:06:26Remember not to give them too much.
0:06:26 > 0:06:29They can become overweight and that's not healthy.
0:06:29 > 0:06:32- Speaking of exercise, is it time for walkies?- Yeah.
0:06:32 > 0:06:37- Is there anything we need to do? - Fill the water bottle for Kerry.
0:06:39 > 0:06:42There we go. Marvellous.
0:06:42 > 0:06:44Let's get this lovely little lid on.
0:06:44 > 0:06:48And don't you think this is a brilliant little travel bottle?
0:06:48 > 0:06:52It's great, isn't it? A little place for Kerry to drink from.
0:06:52 > 0:06:55Perfect, isn't it? There you go - take hold of that.
0:06:55 > 0:06:58- Now, tell me it's time to go for walkies.- Yes.
0:06:58 > 0:07:00Yes, I've been waiting for this.
0:07:00 > 0:07:04I know Abbie and Sean are going to want to come with us.
0:07:04 > 0:07:07I've got the lead here - let's go and get Kerry. Come on.
0:07:24 > 0:07:28Exercise is so important when caring for dogs like Kerry.
0:07:28 > 0:07:30They love to go for walks in the park
0:07:30 > 0:07:35but Shih Tzus only have little legs, so a shorter walk is usually fine.
0:07:35 > 0:07:37But that doesn't mean they're not fast.
0:07:37 > 0:07:39Wait for me!
0:07:46 > 0:07:48Kerry!
0:07:52 > 0:07:55Abbie's come down to the park with Kerry.
0:07:55 > 0:07:58Kerry loves exploring all the different parts of the park.
0:07:58 > 0:08:02And Abbie loves the swings and the roundabout. Me?
0:08:02 > 0:08:04I'm interested in the pirate ship.
0:08:04 > 0:08:05Arr!
0:08:11 > 0:08:15Ahoy, me hearties! Kerry's having a great time down there
0:08:15 > 0:08:19playing with Abbie. And Abbie's having a fantastic time too.
0:08:19 > 0:08:21I think it's time for a treat.
0:08:23 > 0:08:26Giving your dog a treat is a great way to show them
0:08:26 > 0:08:28how well they've been doing.
0:08:28 > 0:08:32- Now, I heard that Kerry could do a trick for a treat.- Yeah.
0:08:32 > 0:08:34- Will you do that for me?- Yeah.
0:08:35 > 0:08:37Let's go one at a time.
0:08:37 > 0:08:39- Kerry.- Kerry.
0:08:39 > 0:08:41What's that...?
0:08:45 > 0:08:47Oh, well done.
0:08:47 > 0:08:49Isn't she clever?
0:08:49 > 0:08:50Twirl.
0:08:57 > 0:08:59Wow!
0:08:59 > 0:09:03Well done, Kerry. That was awesome, wasn't it?
0:09:03 > 0:09:05Amazing. Well done.
0:09:05 > 0:09:07No crisp for you.
0:09:07 > 0:09:08CHILDREN LAUGH
0:09:08 > 0:09:11They're not for dogs - or strawberries.
0:09:14 > 0:09:16MY PET AND ME!
0:09:22 > 0:09:25Come on, Kerry, dinner time!
0:09:26 > 0:09:28Oh! Dinner time!
0:09:28 > 0:09:32- Mmm! Looks like she's enjoying that, doesn't it?- Yes.
0:09:32 > 0:09:35She's hungry after that walk.
0:09:35 > 0:09:38Let's give you a wee wipe.
0:09:38 > 0:09:41There we go, let's clean you up. Good lass.
0:09:41 > 0:09:45Kerry's face needs washed every single day, just like ours.
0:09:45 > 0:09:47It can get dirty after eating
0:09:47 > 0:09:49and sometimes her eyes get a wee but teary.
0:09:49 > 0:09:53A napkin or wet cloth is perfect for cleaning them.
0:09:53 > 0:09:55I know something else that needs washed
0:09:55 > 0:09:58- after we've touched our pets. - Our hands.
0:09:58 > 0:10:00That's right. Shall we do that now?
0:10:11 > 0:10:14I am exhausted, and Abbie was too, by the looks of things.
0:10:14 > 0:10:19- Yeah, she's having a lie down. - That sounds like a very good idea.
0:10:19 > 0:10:20And look - so is Kerry.
0:10:22 > 0:10:24Wonder what she's dreaming about?
0:10:24 > 0:10:29If Kerry could do anything in the world, what do you think she'd do?
0:10:31 > 0:10:37If Kerry the dog could do anything, she would wear a pink dress.
0:10:37 > 0:10:42With a big, curly black wig and flat shoes to dance in.
0:10:42 > 0:10:44And she would travel to America
0:10:44 > 0:10:48and dance with all her puppy pals to an Irish jig.
0:10:48 > 0:10:52And then she would win all of the medals.
0:10:57 > 0:11:01This is a very special room for Abbie to play in.
0:11:01 > 0:11:04As you can see, it's filled with stars, disco balls, bubbles,
0:11:04 > 0:11:06lights...
0:11:06 > 0:11:09And it's got this very clever mat here as well,
0:11:09 > 0:11:10which is very exciting.
0:11:12 > 0:11:16It's interactive, which means... Look...
0:11:16 > 0:11:19We can move the stars around.
0:11:20 > 0:11:23Kerry loves running across it, which is awesome.
0:11:25 > 0:11:27Now, guys, hold on a minute -
0:11:27 > 0:11:30I think there's a picture underneath here.
0:11:30 > 0:11:33Move back a wee bit, Sean. Let's see...
0:11:33 > 0:11:35- What is it?- Kerry.
0:11:35 > 0:11:38It's Kerry. Kerry, look. Look who it is.
0:11:38 > 0:11:40It's you!
0:11:42 > 0:11:46Oh, look. Kerry's come up for some hard-earned cuddles from Abbie.
0:11:46 > 0:11:52That is lovely. Robyn, Sean, Abbie, thank you for a fantastic day.
0:11:52 > 0:11:54I've had a wonderful time.
0:11:54 > 0:11:56- Hasn't it been great? - ALL: Yeah!
0:12:01 > 0:12:06- Hi, Rory.- Hello, Ferne. - How was your day?- It was fantastic.
0:12:06 > 0:12:08Wait till I tell you all about it.
0:12:08 > 0:12:13Today I met Abbie, Robyn and Sean, and their doggy friend Kerry.
0:12:13 > 0:12:18Together they all groomed her and we got Kerry fresh food and water.
0:12:18 > 0:12:21We went for a walk and played together in the garden.
0:12:21 > 0:12:25We all watched Kerry show off her tricks.
0:12:25 > 0:12:29Then we went into a special room, with magical star lights
0:12:29 > 0:12:31and a big picture of Kerry.
0:12:31 > 0:12:35That sounds like so much fun and you made some great friends.
0:12:35 > 0:12:37I really did. And pets are great.
0:12:37 > 0:12:41If you're going to touch an animal, get permission from the owner.
0:12:41 > 0:12:45That's important. But one pet you can always play with is ours.
0:12:45 > 0:12:49Go on to the CBeebies website and play the My Pet And Me game.
0:12:49 > 0:12:53What a fantastic day we've had. We love meeting you and your pets.
0:12:56 > 0:12:59# Today we met
0:12:59 > 0:13:02# A lovely pet
0:13:02 > 0:13:04# We see how much you care for them
0:13:04 > 0:13:08# Thank you so much for sharing them
0:13:08 > 0:13:10# Time for us to
0:13:10 > 0:13:14# Just remind you
0:13:14 > 0:13:16# After you've played with your pets
0:13:16 > 0:13:18# Wash your hands
0:13:18 > 0:13:19# Don't forget!
0:13:19 > 0:13:23# It doesn't matter what pets you've got
0:13:23 > 0:13:26# You might have one, you might not
0:13:26 > 0:13:28# It's still fun finding out
0:13:28 > 0:13:32# What having a pet is all about
0:13:32 > 0:13:35# My pet, my pet and me
0:13:35 > 0:13:37# My pet, my pet and me
0:13:37 > 0:13:40# My pet, my pet and me
0:13:40 > 0:13:42# Come back and see
0:13:42 > 0:13:43# My pet and me. #
0:13:43 > 0:13:45ALL: BYE!