Ferne visits Jess and Toby, who are about to adopt some new pets from an animal shelter. They meet Marie from the shelter, who talks to them about the responsibility of owning pets, and together they decide to adopt two lovely guinea pigs.
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00:00Hello! Welcome to My Pet and Me. I'm Fern.
00:07And I'm Rory. We've just been getting the barn ready for the animals.
00:10We like to make sure that they have the right food and water.
00:13And a nice comfy place to sleep as well.
00:15Now lots of different animals make excellent pets and we love meeting you and yours.
00:19We definitely do. And actually I'm off to meet some new friends now.
00:23You can come with me if you like. See you later.
00:25See ya.
00:27Hey guys.
00:30My pets, my pets and me.
00:33My pets, my pets and me.
00:36Down every street
00:39are pets to meet.
00:41Some big, some small, some skinny, some furry.
00:44Some keep very still. Some are always in a hurry.
00:48Some have four paws.
00:51Some have sharp claws.
00:53Some quack. Some bark.
00:55Some purr. Some moo. Some grunt.
00:57Some squawk. Some cock-a-doodle-doo.
01:00My pets, my pets and me.
01:03My pets, my pets and me.
01:06My pets, my pets and me.
01:08Have you met my pets and me?
01:15Today we're at an animal charity in Cambridgeshire to meet Jess and Toby
01:18who are going to adopt a rescue pet.
01:20Let's go find them, shall we?
01:28Hi.
01:29Hi Fern.
01:31Hi Fern.
01:33Hello. You must be Jess and Toby.
01:35And you must be Dad. Nice to meet you.
01:37Hello Fern.
01:38So are we here to find you a new pet?
01:40Yes.
01:41I can't wait.
01:42And this is a perfect place to look too, isn't it?
01:44Because lots of animals are in need of new homes.
01:46Shall we go?
01:47Yeah.
01:48OK, come on.
01:58This charity looks after animals who are lost or unwanted
02:02and helps them to find a new home.
02:08Have a look down here.
02:09Rats.
02:10You think they're just waking up to say hello?
02:12Yeah.
02:13Hi rats.
02:15Snoozing Daegu.
02:17Shall we have a look and see what else there is?
02:19Yeah.
02:20Yeah, let's have a look through here.
02:22Look at these ones here.
02:25They're nice and plump.
02:26Yeah.
02:27Is she going to say hello?
02:29Hello.
02:34Maria's going to ask Jess and Toby some questions
02:36so they can work out which pet is best suited for them.
02:39It's really important to choose a suitable pet
02:41so that they can get the best care
02:43and that you and your new pet are happy.
02:46So can you tell me why you'd like a pet?
02:49So we've got something to be entertaining
02:53and to look after.
02:55Oh, OK.
02:56Why would you like a pet?
02:58So you can feed them.
03:00So you can feed it.
03:01Oh, very good.
03:02So can you tell me a little bit about your home?
03:04Do you have a big garden?
03:06Yes.
03:07Oh.
03:08And what's in your garden?
03:09Grass.
03:10Lots of grass.
03:11And dandelions.
03:12Grass and dandelions.
03:14Oh, now I think I might have the pet in mind for you then.
03:17Jess, can you tell me how much time
03:19would you be able to give your new pet?
03:21Before, after school and the weekends.
03:24Oh, I think that would be pretty good.
03:26So your mum and dad would be able to look after them
03:28in the daytime when they're there
03:30and then you can help them in the afternoons and evenings.
03:32Yes.
03:33Fabulous.
03:34So the animals I think that would suit you
03:36would be guinea pigs
03:37because guinea pigs can live with two
03:39so they like to have another one that will keep them company
03:41so that will be fine when you're at school
03:43so they're not bored or sad on their own
03:45but also they actually like to play.
03:48But also they absolutely love grass
03:50and they love dandelions
03:52so I think that your garden and your home
03:54is going to be perfect for guinea pigs.
03:56What do you think?
03:57Yes.
03:58Guinea pigs, that's great.
03:59Are you ready to give them a lifelong home
04:01and look after them really well?
04:03Yeah.
04:04Oh, that's brilliant.
04:05Rory, can you tell us some more facts
04:07about animal shelters just like this one?
04:10Of course, Farron.
04:12One.
04:13Many cats and dogs in animal shelters
04:16are often given up by people
04:17who simply can't take care of them
04:19so lots of the pets will already be house trained.
04:25Two.
04:26It's not just cats and dogs that can be adopted.
04:29Some have smaller animals like rabbits,
04:32hamsters,
04:33rats
04:34and guinea pigs.
04:37Three.
04:38If your family would love to have a pet
04:40but you don't have time to look after one
04:42then why not visit with an adult an animal shelter?
04:45You'll not only meet loads of adorable animals
04:48but have lots of fun too.
04:59Now that we've decided what pet is best
05:01we've come here to the guinea pig and rabbit garden
05:04to learn a little bit more about them.
05:06I think we should make a nice little welcome treat, do you?
05:09Yeah.
05:10What are we going to make?
05:11Guinea pig hay kebabs.
05:14That sounds great.
05:15How do we do that?
05:16We get the toilet roll
05:20and then we get some straw and pop it in.
05:24Put some hay in?
05:25Yeah.
05:27Why do we use hay?
05:29So then they can eat it.
05:31That's good for them, isn't it?
05:33Yeah.
05:34Guinea pigs love to chew on hay
05:36and it stops their teeth from growing too long.
05:38And then we get a stick and put it through the middle.
05:41One.
05:42Yum, yum, yum.
05:44How's that?
05:45It's good.
05:47Two.
05:48That is looking tasty.
05:50What do you think the guinea pigs will think of these lovely kebabs?
05:53They'll think it's good.
05:55Will they be happy?
05:57Yes.
05:58And now that we have lovely welcome home treats
06:01should we prepare their home?
06:03Yeah!
06:04Let's go.
06:08This is our new guinea pig home.
06:11It is perfect.
06:13But it needs a bit of getting ready.
06:15What do we have to do first?
06:17Put the hay in.
06:18Loads of hay.
06:20Why?
06:21So then they can be comfy.
06:23And eat it.
06:27Sugar, sugar, sugar.
06:28Your garden is perfect for a hutch this size, isn't it?
06:32And it's a great place for guinea pigs to eat and sleep.
06:35We do have a run so they can run about and do some exercise.
06:42And they're safe from bigger animals like foxes or other predators.
06:46I think this is enough hay.
06:48What's next?
06:49The food.
06:51What have we got here for them?
06:53Guinea pig pellets.
06:55Oh, yummy.
06:56These pellets are perfect for guinea pigs because it gives them extra vitamins.
07:02We'll put it here.
07:05Fabulous.
07:06And what's next?
07:08It's the toys and hats.
07:10So this goes in the far back corner.
07:13We'll put this here.
07:15Yeah, put it here.
07:17We'll hide some treats in.
07:19Oh, lovely.
07:21It can be really nice to give guinea pigs fresh vegetables as a treat.
07:24And it's really good for them because it gives them extra vitamin C.
07:27We need to remember where we put it.
07:29Yeah.
07:30When you check it out later you can see if the guinea pigs have found it.
07:33And if they haven't, then we can take it back out so it doesn't go rotten.
07:36I think we're almost done.
07:38But all we need is a bottle.
07:40For water.
07:46Perfect.
07:47Do you know what this hutch needs?
07:49Yes, it needs guinea pigs.
07:51It needs guinea pigs.
07:52Should we go collect them?
07:54Let's go.
08:04These guinea pigs already have homes, so we're just holding them for a little bit of practice.
08:09Are you excited to choose your guinea pigs?
08:11Yeah, we're really excited.
08:13It's going to be so much fun.
08:15If your guinea pigs could do anything, what do you think they would do?
08:20If our new pets could do anything, they would be pirates.
08:25They would sail at the seven seas on their pirate ship, the Black Whiskers.
08:30And they would hunt for treasure.
08:32They would find a treasure chest full of guinea pig food.
08:36And when they found it, they would go to the middle of the ocean,
08:39and sink to the bottom, and bury it so nobody could ever find it.
08:44Wow, my hearties.
08:50Finally, it is time for you to choose your guinea pigs.
08:54Are you excited?
08:55Yeah.
08:56You have two pairs of guinea pigs to choose from.
08:59Can we meet these ones first?
09:01Definitely.
09:02So these are called Georgia and Misty.
09:04And they are a year and a half old, and they're sisters.
09:07So this is Georgia.
09:09So are you alright if I pass her to you first?
09:11Right, so it's alright, I'll keep hold of her for a second.
09:14Good, we'll get the other one now.
09:16She needs a hairbrush.
09:19Oh, what do these ones feel like?
09:22Soft.
09:24Even your messy one?
09:26Yeah.
09:28Can I get it off?
09:29Yeah.
09:31This one's coming off.
09:34Are they tickly?
09:35Yeah.
09:37She wants to stay on us.
09:39That's a good thing, because if they're happy coming up to you,
09:42that probably means she quite likes you.
09:44What do you think?
09:46What does she think?
09:48Yeah, she's eating.
09:49Is she chewing that leaf?
09:51Yeah.
09:52The noises these two are making right now means they're really quite confident,
09:55they're talking to each other, and they feel quite safe.
09:58So that's a really good sign.
10:00I know they already have names, but can Jess and Toby give them other names?
10:03Definitely.
10:04When they come into the centre,
10:05they've got a name for us to make sure we know who they are.
10:08But I think it would be really lovely if you can rename them
10:11and take them home, and that's the name they'll keep.
10:14We'll put these back in here, and then we'll have a look at another two
10:17and see what you think to those two.
10:19That sounds good.
10:20Does that sound okay?
10:21Yeah.
10:23Oh, I like this one.
10:25Oh, I like that one.
10:27So this is Ramel.
10:29Oh, she's soft.
10:32And then this one is called Snowy Girl.
10:35She might like this.
10:37Hello.
10:38Let her relax for a second.
10:40Oh, no.
10:41No way.
10:43These ones are a bit faster than the other ones, aren't they?
10:45Yeah.
10:46But what do you think of their colours?
10:48I like it.
10:49So we'll have another little go.
10:51Okay.
10:52I'll have Snowy.
10:53You ready?
10:54I can put her on your lap.
10:56It's really hard, but have you made your decision yet?
10:59Yes, we're going to choose the brown ones.
11:02Why?
11:03Because they're more friendly.
11:05They are, and they're really cute too.
11:07Yeah.
11:08They're all lovely, so I'm sure these guys will find a home soon.
11:11Shall we put these ones back?
11:13We'll say goodbye, and we'll hold them again.
11:15All right, I'll take care for you.
11:17Are you ready to hold again?
11:19Yeah.
11:20What are you going to name them?
11:22Ginger.
11:24That's a good name, because she's kind of ginger-coloured, isn't she?
11:27Candyfloss.
11:29That is perfect.
11:31Is that just because of her sticky, ouchy hair?
11:33Yeah.
11:34I like this one because it's really soft.
11:36These are your new pets.
11:38Shall we take them home now?
11:40Yeah, I think that's a great idea.
11:42Do you think they're excited for their new house?
11:44Yeah.
11:45Yeah, I think they're going to love it.
11:47Look, Annie Bakes, there's your home.
11:49Open the door.
11:51We have a very curious ginger.
11:55Look at your new house, Ginger.
11:57Oh, she's really soft.
11:59Shall we put her in?
12:01Yes.
12:03Here comes Candyfloss.
12:05Yay!
12:07She's scruffy.
12:09Here's your new house.
12:11Oh, she's going in the tunnel.
12:15Are they eating their kebabs?
12:17Yeah.
12:19They are having a good explore around, aren't they?
12:21Mm-hmm.
12:23I think they're really, really happy guinea pigs.
12:25I have had a brilliant time coming to help you choose your new pet.
12:28I'm really glad they have you two here to give them a lovely new home.
12:31Thank you for helping us.
12:39Hi, Candy!
12:43Hi, Rory.
12:44Hi, Ferran.
12:45Hi, Holly. Hi, Barry.
12:46I'm just getting their bed ready. They look nice and cosy already.
12:48They definitely do.
12:50How was your day?
12:51It was brilliant. I had so much fun with my new friends.
12:54Pets are great, but you shouldn't touch an animal unless the owner says it's OK first.
12:59Two pets you definitely can play with are ours.
13:01Go to the CBeebies website and play the My Pet and Me game.
13:04What a fantastic time we've had.
13:06We just love meeting you and your pets.
13:10Today we met a lovely pet.
13:15We see how much you care for them.
13:18Thank you so much for sharing them.
13:21Time for us to just remind you
13:27After you've played with your pet
13:30Wash your hands! Don't forget!
13:33It doesn't matter what pets you've got
13:36It doesn't matter what pets you've got
13:39You might have one, you might not
13:42It's still fun finding out
13:45What having a pet is all about
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