Viewers were moved as ITV Good Morning Britain host Robert Rinder was left in tears as he spoke about pets being abandoned at Christmas. The host, who is being replaced on GMB later this week by Gordon Smart, was talking to co host Charlotte Hawkins and guest Chris Packham about the issue.
Robert was left distraught by the loss of his dog Rocco earlier this month, and is clearly an animal lover. In the report, newsreader Marverine Cole responded to the two rescue dogs Fidget and Theo who were featured, saying: “If I had room, I’d take them in.”
It has been revealed that because of the cost of living crisis many more animals are being abandoned and rescue centres are full. But as Charlotte turned to Rob, he quietly said: “I'm not sure I could have another one,” referring to his own heartbreaking loss just a short time ago. Speaking at the time he said: “He blessed me with a lifetime of loyalty & limitless joy,” the MEN reports.
