U.K. Prime-Time Deal for For the Love of Pets

Escapade Media has secured a prime-time deal for Context Media’s For the Love of Pets with Channel 5 in the U.K.

Narrated by Jai Courtney, the series tells the stories of pet adoptions, surgeries and the people who handle it all, from veterinarians to boarding kennel staff. The eight-parter will air on Channel 5 later this year, after its world premiere on Nine Network in Australia.

Peter Jenetsky, producer at Context Media, said: “The inexplicable human-animal bond is something people all around the world share and benefit from. So when the time comes for our furry friends to need a helping human hand, it’s reassuring to know there are people and organizations who step up to meet this need. And we feel sure that Channel 5’s audiences will love watching the amazing and devoted animal carers, vets and nurses we feature in For the Love of Pets.”

Damian O’Hara, senior acquisitions manager at Channel 5, commented: “Our audience has a great love for animals and their stories. They will no doubt embrace the wonderful tales of compassion and care in this new series as we look to the incredible work of the Australian vets and carers.”

James Braham, U.K. consultant at Escapade Media, added: “I am delighted the heartwarming For the Love of Pets has found its home on Channel 5 for its U.K. premiere and the joy it will bring to pet lovers nationwide!”