Pete Wicks, the ever-charismatic Strictly star and proud dog dad, has found himself in the spotlight—not for dance moves, but for his furry companions. A concerned fan recently questioned the weight of his French Bulldog, Eric, sparking a whirlwind of support from followers eager to defend Pete’s dedication to his pups.
Sharing a series of playful Instagram snaps featuring Eric and Rodney, his rescue Rottweiler, Pete highlighted life on the road during his Staying Relevant podcast tour. But one photo prompted a comment: “Beautiful babies… ones terribly overweight… hopefully isn’t through overfeeding. Thank you for all you do for our precious fur babies.”
Pete shared a slew of photos of his dogs (Credit: YouTube)
Fans were quick to reassure the worried follower. “That’s Eric! He’s got health issues & is very old! Pete definitely looks after him!” read one comment. Pete responded with a simple ❤️, showing appreciation for the outpouring of love.
The good news doesn’t stop there. Pete also revealed that his hit dog rescue show, Pete Wicks: For Dogs’ Sake, is returning for a fourth season. Filmed across the UK with the team at Dogs Trust, the series will feature heartfelt rescues, emotional reunions, and the inspiring people behind dog rehabilitation.
“It’s official – we are back! Series 4 of Pete Wicks: For Dogs’ Sake is underway, and I think it’s going to be the best series yet!” Pete teased on Instagram. “I feel so blessed to work alongside @dogstrust in rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming dogs in need. This is everything I’ve ever wanted to do.”
Fans are already counting down the days to see Pete back in action, proving once again that his love for animals is as big as his larger-than-life personality. 🐶💛
