For the Love of Dogs with Alison Hammond season 2 will see the presenter heading back to Battersea Dogs and Cats Home once again for a new series of the much-loved show.
Following the sad passing of TV presenter and animal lover Paul O'Grady who hosted the show for 11 seasons, it was announced in January 2024 that The Great British Bake Off and This Morning star Alison Hammond would be taking over the reins with For the Love of Dogs with Alison Hammond season 1.
"Battersea Dogs and Cats Home is a wonderful charity and they've got so many challenges trying to take care of these animals," Alison told us when she took over from Paul.
"I always wanted a dog, but growing up, my mum didn't allow us to have animals, so I played with my friends’ dogs. I'm not that experienced with dogs, but I do really love them.
"Going to Battersea was so therapeutic! The animals are the stars of the show, it’s emotional seeing them come in, but the love and care the staff give them is unbelievable."
Here’s everything you need to know about For the Love of Dogs with Alison Hammond season 2…
For the Love of Dogs with Alison Hammond season 2 release date
For the Love of Dogs with Alison Hammond season 2 will start on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 8.30 pm on ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player. The series will be six episodes long and will air weekly.
All episodes will be available to watch on ITVX after they have aired, and all episodes of season 1 are now available to stream on ITVX.
For the Love of Dogs with Alison Hammond season 2 episode guide
Once again Alison will visit Battersea Dogs and Cats Home to find out about its canine residents and meet the dedicated staff who are looking after them.
As she gets stuck into feeding, walking and training the dogs and learns about any medical treatment that the animals need, she also tries to assist the team in finding forever homes for the pooches.
Episode 1 - April 1
In the first episode, Alison meets an over-friendly golden retriever in desperate need of some social skills, falls head over heels for a stray lurcher with a fractured leg but a big heart, and she puts a pair of portly Jack Russells who need to shed a few pounds through boot camp.
As soon as we get more episode information we will add it to this guide.
For the Love of Dogs with Alison Hammond season 2 interview
What’s the best thing about working on this show?
Alison: "The best thing is obviously the dogs. They are everything. They're so kind. It's like therapy being here, to be honest with you. You get lots of hugs. It's emotional at times because, you know, some of the dogs come in really ill and they have to have operations. But ultimately, when you see a dog that is really, really shy, it goes from being really shy to getting its confidence. It is one of the most amazing feelings you could possibly feel ever."
Why should people watch this show?
"We’re a nation of dog lovers, so this show is for everybody. You know, if you're thinking about getting a dog, you're going to love this show. If you're thinking about fostering, you're going to love this show. This show is universal. It's for absolutely everybody who wants to be around the love and loyalty these beautiful animals give us. This is the show for you. And guess what? We've got some cats too.
What would you say to someone considering adopting a rescue dog?
"I would say, make sure your circumstances are in a position that you can really be there for your dog or make proper arrangements for them. It’s about you looking after your dog and loving your dog. So when you've got the time to commit to a dog, have a dog."
What’s one moment from the show that has stayed with you?
"All the moments stay with me. I feel like there's always a piece of every single dog that I meet who's going to stay with me forever.
"In the first series I met a dog called Pluto and he, in particular, will always stay with me because he was one of the first success stories I experienced. I saw Pluto when he'd just had his leg amputated and it was such a shock to see him with three legs. But you know what? He went on to have loads of rehabilitation at Battersea and he got the most incredible home and he's absolutely thriving, and I'm so happy to see that happen. When you see a dog go through something so dramatic but still thrive afterwards, it's an incredible feeling to witness. It's lovely and it really shows what this series is all about."
Is there a trailer for For the Love of Dogs with Alison Hammond season 2?
Not yet, but as soon as one is released we will add it to this guide.
In the meantime, here is an episode from season 1 to give you an idea of what to expect...
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