Pete Wicks is heading back to where many fans believe he is at his very best.

The TV personality, podcaster and passionate animal welfare advocate has officially confirmed his return for a fourth season of Pete Wicks: For Dogs’ Sake, bringing even more heartwarming rescue stories, unforgettable canine transformations and emotional reunions to screens later this year.

But this time, the beloved series is getting even bigger.

Alongside a brand-new eight-episode season, viewers will also be treated to a special two-part international edition that takes Pete beyond the UK, exploring how dog rescue organisations around the world are changing lives—both for animals and the people who dedicate themselves to saving them.

A Series That Continues to Win Hearts

Since its debut, Pete Wicks: For Dogs’ Sake has become far more than another celebrity documentary.

The award-winning factual entertainment series has earned widespread praise for shining a spotlight on the incredible work carried out by Dogs Trust, the UK’s leading dog welfare charity. Instead of focusing on celebrity glamour, the programme follows Pete as he works alongside rescue staff, helping care for abandoned, neglected and vulnerable dogs while sharing the emotional stories behind every rescue.

Its heartfelt approach has resonated strongly with audiences, earning major industry recognition, including Best Popular Factual Programme at the Broadcast Digital Awards and Best Lifestyle Show at the TV Choice Awards.

Now, the successful partnership between Pete and Dogs Trust is set to continue with another season packed with touching moments.

Pete Wicks: “It Feels Like Coming Home”

For Pete, returning to Dogs Trust is about much more than making television.

Reflecting on the announcement, he admitted that stepping back into the rescue centres always feels deeply personal.

“Coming back to Dogs Trust always feels like coming home.”

He explained that spending time with the dogs and the dedicated teams who care for them remains one of the most rewarding experiences of his career.

“Being part of these stories and spending time with the dogs and the people who support them is incredibly special to me.”

Pete also expressed his excitement about expanding the series beyond Britain’s borders for the first time.

“I’m grateful we get to continue sharing that with viewers and I’m so proud to be taking For Dogs’ Sake overseas!”

A New International Chapter

One of the biggest surprises announced alongside the fourth series is the addition of two overseas specials.

These feature-length episodes will follow Pete as he visits Dogs Trust partner organisations in other countries, discovering how rescue operations, rehabilitation programmes and adoption efforts differ around the world.

The international specials promise fresh challenges, emotional rescues and inspiring stories while highlighting the universal bond between humans and dogs.

For longtime viewers, it marks the biggest evolution the series has seen since it first launched.

A Ratings Success That Keeps Growing

The show’s popularity has continued to climb with each season.

According to UKTV, Series Three delivered the strongest programme launch on U&W so far this year, averaging more than 700,000 viewers across total programme viewing.

It also became the highest-ranked unscripted series streamed on U during its launch month, proving that audiences continue to connect with its authentic storytelling and emotional focus.

Rather than relying on manufactured drama, the programme’s appeal comes from genuine moments of compassion, resilience and hope.

The Team Behind the Success

The series is produced by BBC Studios Entertainment, with Pete once again working closely alongside the production team both in front of and behind the camera.

Executive producers Pete Ogden and Elen Moore return, alongside series producer Nicole Sullivan and series director Melissa McCall.

Helen Nightingale, UKTV’s Head of Factual and Factual Entertainment Commissioning, praised the collaborative relationship behind the programme.

She described the series as a true labour of love and said everyone involved is excited to see how it continues to evolve in its fourth season.

Executive producer Pete Ogden echoed that enthusiasm, saying it feels remarkable to have reached a fourth season so quickly while watching Pete continue making a genuine difference through his work with Dogs Trust.

More Than Just Television

While Pete Wicks is widely recognised for his reality television career and podcasting success, many fans say For Dogs’ Sake has revealed a completely different side of him.

Away from celebrity headlines, the programme highlights his long-standing commitment to animal welfare and showcases the emotional connections he forms with dogs waiting for their forever homes.

For viewers, those honest interactions have become the heart of the series.

As Pete Wicks: For Dogs’ Sake prepares to return later this year—with an ambitious international expansion arriving in early 2027—the show looks set to continue inspiring audiences while encouraging more people to support rescue organisations and consider adoption.

For dog lovers, it promises another season filled with hope, compassion and plenty of unforgettable wagging tails.