There is a very good chance that I will get a lump of coal in my stocking for feeling frosty about Fur Babies, because it is unbelievably sweet, and practically pleading to be adored. This four-part series follows pet owners who are breeding their animals, assisted by two photogenic vets who are there to guide them through the process, as well as advising viewers on responsible pet-breeding practices.
The huge pet TV genre thrives on the stories of the owners’ lives, and casting has taken place with that at the forefront. Holly’s two sons, Charlie and Finley, are leaving home, and together, the family is breeding their two-year-old chocolate labrador, Bella. Soon, we learn more about Holly’s life and her deep connection to animals. On the feline front, Kelly and her son Ronnie are seeing Leyla, their British short-hair blue, through her second litter. Again, we soon learn more about the depths of Kelly and Ronnie’s bond, and the love they share for Leyla. Later, although they are not given nearly as much screen time, another family has to rethink everything they thought they knew about their male guinea pig, Splodge. His appearance in this show may give away the secret.
