0:00:03 > 0:00:06Hello, welcome to My Pet and Me. I'm Ferne.
0:00:06 > 0:00:10And I'm Rory. We've been getting the barn ready for the animals.
0:00:10 > 0:00:12We make sure they have food and water.
0:00:12 > 0:00:14And a nice comfy place to sleep.
0:00:14 > 0:00:18Lots of animals make excellent pets and we love meeting yours.
0:00:18 > 0:00:23We definitely do. I'm off to meet some new friends now.
0:00:23 > 0:00:25- You can come with me. See you later.- See you.
0:00:25 > 0:00:28SHEEP BLEATS Hey, guys.
0:00:30 > 0:00:32# My pet My pet and me
0:00:32 > 0:00:36# My pet, My pet and me
0:00:36 > 0:00:38# Down every street
0:00:38 > 0:00:41# Are pets to meet
0:00:41 > 0:00:44# Some big, some small Some scaly, some furry
0:00:44 > 0:00:48# Some keep very still, Some are always in a hurry
0:00:48 > 0:00:50# Some have four paws
0:00:50 > 0:00:53# Some have sharp claws
0:00:53 > 0:00:54- # Some quack - Some bark
0:00:54 > 0:00:56- # Some purr - Some moo
0:00:56 > 0:00:58- # Some grunt - Some squawk,
0:00:58 > 0:00:59# Some cock-a-doodle-doo
0:00:59 > 0:01:02# My pet My pet and me
0:01:02 > 0:01:05# My pet My pet and me
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0:01:08 > 0:01:11# Have you met My pet and me? #
0:01:11 > 0:01:13DOG BARKS
0:01:14 > 0:01:17We're at an animal charity in Cambridgeshire
0:01:17 > 0:01:20to meet Jess and Toby, who are going to adopt a rescue pet.
0:01:20 > 0:01:23Let's go find them, shall we?
0:01:27 > 0:01:32- Hi!- Hi, Ferne.- Hi, Ferne.
0:01:32 > 0:01:36Hello. You must be Jess and Toby. You must be Dad. Nice to meet you.
0:01:36 > 0:01:39- Hello, Ferne.- So, are we here to find you a new pet?
0:01:39 > 0:01:41- Yes.- Yes.- I can't wait.
0:01:41 > 0:01:45And this is a perfect place to look because lots of animals
0:01:45 > 0:01:49- are in need of new homes. Shall we go?- Yeah.- OK, come on.
0:01:51 > 0:01:53CHICKEN CLUCKS
0:01:59 > 0:02:03This charity looks after animals who are lost or unwanted
0:02:03 > 0:02:05and helps them find a new home.
0:02:09 > 0:02:12- Have you looked in here?- Look, rats.
0:02:12 > 0:02:16- Do you think they're just waking up to say hello?- Yeah.- Hi, rats.
0:02:16 > 0:02:21A snoozing degu. Shall we have a look and see what else there is?
0:02:21 > 0:02:24- Yeah.- Yeah, let's have a look through here.
0:02:24 > 0:02:28- Look at these ones here. - THEY CLUCK
0:02:28 > 0:02:30- They're nice and plump.- Yeah.
0:02:30 > 0:02:33- Is she coming to say hello?- Hello.
0:02:36 > 0:02:39Maria will ask Jess and Toby some questions
0:02:39 > 0:02:42to work out which pet is best suited for them.
0:02:42 > 0:02:45It's important to choose a suitable pet so they can get
0:02:45 > 0:02:49the best care, and you and your new pet are happy.
0:02:49 > 0:02:51Can you tell me why you would like a pet?
0:02:51 > 0:02:57So we've got something to be entertained by and to look after.
0:02:57 > 0:03:00OK. And why would you like a pet?
0:03:00 > 0:03:02So you can feed them.
0:03:02 > 0:03:04So you can feed it? Oh, very good.
0:03:04 > 0:03:07Can you tell me a bit about your home?
0:03:07 > 0:03:09Do you have a big garden?
0:03:09 > 0:03:12- Yes.- Yes.- Oh, and what's in your garden?
0:03:12 > 0:03:14- Grass.- Lots of grass.
0:03:14 > 0:03:16- And dandelions. - Grass and dandelions.
0:03:16 > 0:03:19Oh, I think I might have the pet in mind for you then.
0:03:19 > 0:03:24Jess, how much time would you be able to give your new pet?
0:03:24 > 0:03:26Before, after school and the weekends.
0:03:26 > 0:03:29Oh, I think that would be pretty good.
0:03:29 > 0:03:32So Mum and Dad could look after them in the daytime,
0:03:32 > 0:03:35and you can help in the afternoons and evenings?
0:03:35 > 0:03:36- Yes.- Fabulous.
0:03:36 > 0:03:39The animals I think would suit you are guinea pigs
0:03:39 > 0:03:44cos guinea pigs can live with two, to keep them company,
0:03:44 > 0:03:47so when you're at school they're not bored or sad on their own.
0:03:47 > 0:03:51Also they absolutely love grass and they love dandelions,
0:03:51 > 0:03:55so your home is going to be perfect for guinea pigs.
0:03:55 > 0:03:57- What do you think?- Yes!- Yes.
0:03:57 > 0:04:01That's great. Are you ready to give them a lifelong home
0:04:01 > 0:04:03and look after them really well?
0:04:03 > 0:04:05- Yes.- Yes.- That's brilliant.
0:04:05 > 0:04:08Rory, can you tell us more facts about animal shelters
0:04:08 > 0:04:10like this one?
0:04:10 > 0:04:12Of course, Ferne.
0:04:13 > 0:04:17Many cats and dogs in shelters are often given up by people
0:04:17 > 0:04:19who can't take care of them,
0:04:19 > 0:04:22so lots of the pets will already be house-trained.
0:04:26 > 0:04:29It's not just cats and dogs that can be adopted.
0:04:29 > 0:04:32Some have smaller animals like rabbits,
0:04:32 > 0:04:33hamsters,
0:04:33 > 0:04:34rats,
0:04:34 > 0:04:36and guinea pigs.
0:04:38 > 0:04:42If you would love to have a pet but don't have time to look after one,
0:04:42 > 0:04:45why not visit with an adult, an animal shelter.
0:04:45 > 0:04:48You'll not only meet adorable animals,
0:04:48 > 0:04:50but have lots of fun, too.
0:04:54 > 0:04:56DOG BARKS
0:04:56 > 0:04:58GUINEA PIG SQUEAKS
0:04:58 > 0:05:02Now that we decided what pet is best, we've come to the guinea pig
0:05:02 > 0:05:06and rabbit garden to learn a bit more about them.
0:05:06 > 0:05:10- I think we should make a nice little welcome treat. Do you?- Yeah.- Yeah.
0:05:10 > 0:05:14- What are we going to make? - Guinea pig hay kebabs.
0:05:14 > 0:05:17That sounds great. How do we do that?
0:05:17 > 0:05:20We get the toilet roll,
0:05:20 > 0:05:24and then we get some straw and pop it in.
0:05:24 > 0:05:26- And put some hay in?- Yeah.
0:05:27 > 0:05:29Why do we use hay?
0:05:29 > 0:05:31So then they can eat it.
0:05:31 > 0:05:35- It's good for them.- Yeah. - Guinea pigs love to chew on hay
0:05:35 > 0:05:38and it stops their teeth growing too long.
0:05:38 > 0:05:41Then we get a stick and put it through the middle.
0:05:41 > 0:05:43One. Yum, yum, yum.
0:05:44 > 0:05:47- How's that?- It's good.
0:05:47 > 0:05:50Two. That is looking tasty.
0:05:50 > 0:05:54What do you think the guinea pigs will think of these kebabs?
0:05:54 > 0:05:57- They'll think it's good. - Will they be happy?
0:05:57 > 0:06:01- Yes.- Yes.- Now that we have lovely welcome home treats,
0:06:01 > 0:06:03shall we prepare their home?
0:06:03 > 0:06:05- Yeah!- Yeah.- Let's go.
0:06:08 > 0:06:13- This is our new guinea pig home. - It is perfect.
0:06:13 > 0:06:17But it needs a bit of getting ready. What do we do first?
0:06:17 > 0:06:21- Put the hay in.- Loads of hay. Why?
0:06:21 > 0:06:24- So then they can be comfy. - And eat it.
0:06:27 > 0:06:28Shaky, shaky, shaky.
0:06:28 > 0:06:32Your garden is perfect for a hutch this size, isn't it?
0:06:32 > 0:06:35And it's a great place for guinea pigs to eat and sleep.
0:06:35 > 0:06:41We do have a run so they can run about and do some exercise.
0:06:41 > 0:06:46And they're safe from bigger animals like foxes or other predators.
0:06:46 > 0:06:49I think this is enough hay. What's next?
0:06:49 > 0:06:51- The food.- OK.
0:06:51 > 0:06:53What have we got here for them?
0:06:53 > 0:06:56- Guinea pig pellets.- Oh, yummy.
0:06:56 > 0:07:01These pellets are perfect for guinea pigs cos it gives extra vitamins.
0:07:01 > 0:07:03We'll put it...
0:07:03 > 0:07:05- There.- ..here.
0:07:05 > 0:07:08Fabulous. And what's next?
0:07:08 > 0:07:10It's the toys and huts.
0:07:10 > 0:07:13This goes in the far back corner.
0:07:13 > 0:07:14We'll put this here.
0:07:14 > 0:07:17Yeah, put this here.
0:07:17 > 0:07:20- We'll hide some treats in. - Oh, lovely.
0:07:20 > 0:07:24It can be nice to give guinea pigs fresh vegetables as a treat
0:07:24 > 0:07:27and it's good for them cos it gives them vitamin C.
0:07:27 > 0:07:30We need to remember where we put it,
0:07:30 > 0:07:33and later you can see if the guinea pigs have found it,
0:07:33 > 0:07:36and if they haven't, we take it out so it doesn't go rotten.
0:07:36 > 0:07:40I think we're almost done. All we need is a bottle.
0:07:40 > 0:07:41For water.
0:07:45 > 0:07:49Perfect! Do you know what this hutch needs?
0:07:49 > 0:07:51Yes, it needs guinea pigs.
0:07:51 > 0:07:54It needs guinea pigs. Shall we go collect them?
0:08:00 > 0:08:02My Pets and Me!
0:08:03 > 0:08:04GUINEA PIG SQUEAKS
0:08:04 > 0:08:08These guinea pigs have homes. We're holding them for practice.
0:08:08 > 0:08:12- Are you excited to choose yours? - Yeah.- We're really excited.
0:08:12 > 0:08:17It's going to be so much fun. If your guinea pigs could do anything,
0:08:17 > 0:08:19what do you think they would do?
0:08:19 > 0:08:20DRUMROLL
0:08:20 > 0:08:25If our new pets could do anything, they would be pirates.
0:08:25 > 0:08:29They would sail the seven seas in their pirate ship,
0:08:29 > 0:08:32The Black Whiskers, and they would hunt for treasure.
0:08:32 > 0:08:36They would find a treasure chest full of guinea pig food
0:08:36 > 0:08:39and they would go to the middle of the ocean
0:08:39 > 0:08:43and sink to the bottom and bury it so nobody could ever find it.
0:08:45 > 0:08:46Ooh-arrr, me hearties!
0:08:50 > 0:08:53Finally, it's time to choose your guinea pigs.
0:08:53 > 0:08:56- Are you excited?- Yes.
0:08:56 > 0:08:59You have two pairs of guinea pigs to choose from.
0:08:59 > 0:09:01- Can we meet these first?- Definitely.
0:09:01 > 0:09:04So these are called Georgia and Misty,
0:09:04 > 0:09:07and they are a year and a half old, and they're sisters.
0:09:07 > 0:09:11This is Georgia. Are you all right if I pass her to you first?
0:09:11 > 0:09:14It's all right, I'll keep hold of her for a second.
0:09:14 > 0:09:16We'll get the other one out.
0:09:16 > 0:09:18She needs a hairbrush.
0:09:20 > 0:09:23Oh, what do these ones feel like?
0:09:23 > 0:09:25- Soft.- They feel really soft.
0:09:25 > 0:09:27- Even your messy one?- Yeah!
0:09:27 > 0:09:30- FERNE LAUGHS - Do you want to get off?
0:09:31 > 0:09:33THEY LAUGH
0:09:33 > 0:09:35This one's coming on me.
0:09:35 > 0:09:38- Are they tickly?- Yeah.
0:09:38 > 0:09:39He wants to stay on us.
0:09:39 > 0:09:43That's a good thing cos if they're happy coming up to you,
0:09:43 > 0:09:46that probably means she quite likes you.
0:09:46 > 0:09:49- GUINEA PIG SQUEAKS LOUDLY - She's eating it.
0:09:49 > 0:09:51- She's chewing that leaf.- Yeah.
0:09:51 > 0:09:55The noises they're making means they're quite confident.
0:09:55 > 0:09:59They're talking to each other and feel safe. That's a good sign.
0:09:59 > 0:10:02Can Jess and Toby give them other names?
0:10:02 > 0:10:06Definitely. When they come, they've got a name to make sure
0:10:06 > 0:10:11we know who they are, but it would be really lovely if you can rename them.
0:10:11 > 0:10:14That's the name they'll keep. We'll pop these back
0:10:14 > 0:10:18and have a look at another two and see what you think.
0:10:18 > 0:10:20- That sounds good. - Does that sound OK?- Yeah.
0:10:22 > 0:10:23SHE GASPS
0:10:23 > 0:10:26- Oh, I like this one. - Oh, I like that one.
0:10:26 > 0:10:28This is Romelle.
0:10:28 > 0:10:30Oh, she's off!
0:10:31 > 0:10:35And this one is called Snowy.
0:10:35 > 0:10:39- She might like this.- Hello.- That's it. Let her relax for a second.
0:10:39 > 0:10:42- Oh, no.- No way!
0:10:42 > 0:10:45- These ones are a bit faster than the other ones.- Yeah.
0:10:45 > 0:10:48- But what do you think of their colours?- I like it.
0:10:48 > 0:10:51We'll have another little go.
0:10:51 > 0:10:55- I'll have Snowy.- Are you ready? I can put her on your lap.
0:10:55 > 0:10:59It's really hard, but have you made your decision yet?
0:10:59 > 0:11:03- Yeah.- Yes. We're going to choose the brown ones.- Why?
0:11:03 > 0:11:05Because they're more friendly.
0:11:05 > 0:11:07- They are, and really cute, too. - Yeah.
0:11:07 > 0:11:11They're all lovely, so I'm sure these guys will find a home soon.
0:11:11 > 0:11:16We'll put these ones back and say goodbye and we'll hold them again.
0:11:17 > 0:11:20- Are you ready to hold again?- Yeah.
0:11:20 > 0:11:22What are you going to name them?
0:11:22 > 0:11:27- Ginger.- That's a good name cos she's kind of ginger-coloured, isn't she?
0:11:27 > 0:11:29- Candyfloss. - FERNE GASPS
0:11:29 > 0:11:31That is perfect.
0:11:31 > 0:11:34- Is that because of her sticky-outy hair?- Yeah!
0:11:34 > 0:11:36I like this one cos it's really soft.
0:11:36 > 0:11:40- These are your new pets. - Shall we take them home now?
0:11:40 > 0:11:41Yeah, that's a great idea.
0:11:41 > 0:11:44Are they excited for their new house?
0:11:44 > 0:11:46I think they're going to love it.
0:11:46 > 0:11:49Look, guinea pigs, there's your home.
0:11:49 > 0:11:51Open the door.
0:11:51 > 0:11:57We have a very curious Ginger. Look at your new house, Ginger.
0:11:57 > 0:12:00- Oh, she's really soft. - Shall we put her in?- Yeah.
0:12:03 > 0:12:06- Here comes Candyfloss.- Yay!
0:12:06 > 0:12:09She's scruffy.
0:12:09 > 0:12:10Here's your new house.
0:12:10 > 0:12:15- Oh, she's going in the tunnel! - JESS LAUGHS
0:12:15 > 0:12:17Are they eating their kebabs?
0:12:17 > 0:12:18- Yes!- Yeah.
0:12:18 > 0:12:21- They are having a good explore around.- Mm-hm.
0:12:21 > 0:12:24I think they're really happy.
0:12:24 > 0:12:27I've had a brilliant time helping you choose your new pets.
0:12:27 > 0:12:31I'm glad they have you two here to give them a lovely home.
0:12:31 > 0:12:33- Thank you for helping us.- Thank YOU.
0:12:38 > 0:12:41My pet and me!
0:12:41 > 0:12:45- Hi, Rory.- Hi, Ferne. - Hi, Holly. Hi, Berry.
0:12:45 > 0:12:48I'm getting their bed ready. They look cosy.
0:12:48 > 0:12:51- They definitely do. - How was your day?
0:12:51 > 0:12:54Brilliant. I had so much fun with my new friends.
0:12:54 > 0:12:58Pets are great, but you shouldn't them unless the owner says it's OK.
0:12:58 > 0:13:01Two pets you can play with are ours.
0:13:01 > 0:13:04Go to the CBeebies website to play the My Pet and Me game.
0:13:04 > 0:13:09What a fantastic time we've had. We just love meeting you and your pets.
0:13:12 > 0:13:15# Today we met
0:13:15 > 0:13:17# A lovely pet
0:13:17 > 0:13:20# We see how much you care for them
0:13:20 > 0:13:24# Thank you so much for sharing them
0:13:24 > 0:13:27# Time for us to
0:13:27 > 0:13:29# Just remind you
0:13:29 > 0:13:32# After you've played with your pet
0:13:32 > 0:13:35# Wash your hands! Don't forget!
0:13:35 > 0:13:38# It doesn't matter what pets you've got
0:13:38 > 0:13:41# You might have one, you might not
0:13:41 > 0:13:44# It's still fun finding out
0:13:44 > 0:13:48# What having a pet is all about
0:13:48 > 0:13:51# My pet My pet and me
0:13:51 > 0:13:54# My pet My pet and me
0:13:54 > 0:13:56# My pet My pet and me
0:13:56 > 0:13:58# Come back and see
0:13:58 > 0:13:59# My pet and me. #
0:13:59 > 0:14:02Bye!
0:14:04 > 0:14:07DOG BARKS SNAKE HISSES