Jo Brand's Cats & Kittens

★ 7 · 2017 · Documentary

This British documentary series focuses on comedian Jo Brand and the RSPCA as they help different cats and kittens in need.

Episodes

▶1. Episode 143m · Young cat Lola is stuck up a chimney after moving to her new home. Four new-born kittens are rescued from the back of a butchers shop. Having fallen from a fourth-floor balcony, the outlook for kitten Saba does not look good. Plus adopted Maine Coon cat Thula has changed the lives of one family forever, and from YouTube, we take a look at amazing rescues from across the world.▶2. Episode 242m · Animal Welfare Officer Matt Brown finds an injured young male cat that has lost its tail. Jo helps investigate why Maisie has bladder problems. A concerned member of the public calls Inspector Anthony Joynes about a cat in her shed, and loveable tomcat Bruce has issues with his teeth. Jo takes a lesson in oral hygiene for cats, we find out why cats tongues are so rough, and from the internet we take another look at amazing rescues from across the world.▶3. Episode 342m · Inspector Anthony Joynes rescues a cat who has given birth under a disused cabin. Brody needs an operation for his broken leg. Cat Chloe has been stuck up a tree for five days, and we take a look at why cats get stuck in trees with Giles Clark. Jo meets a woman who runs a cat sanctuary at her home, and from YouTube we see an amazing rescue from America.▶4. Episode 441m · Inspector Herchy Boal is called to a flat in Birmingham overrun by around 17 cats and is worried about the welfare of a tiny black kitten. Veterinary nurse Eden is looking after tiny orphan kitten Pumpkin, while Inspector Keira Benham follows up on a call about an injured feral cat called Esme. We join the search for the rare Indigenous Scottish Wildcat, get the low-down on Catmint, and meet Ronnie and Reggie who have both lost an eye each. To finish, we see a YouTube clip of another rescue from across the world.▶5. Episode 543m · Inspector Herchy Boal rushes several kittens to the vet with potentially-fatal cat flu, Jo helps give a hearing test to four blue-eyed white kittens, and we find out why cats meow. Inspector Keira Benham attempts to rescue a heavily-pregnant feral cat, and Jo meets two black rescue cats that have a potential new owner. Inspector Paul Heaton rescues a cat abandoned when the owners moved house, and from YouTube, we see another amazing rescue from across the world.▶6. Episode 643m · In Liverpool, Animal Welfare Officers Helen and Matt attempt to save a group of cats in a filthy house. Jo helps with a hernia operation at Harmsworth, and Inspector Herchy Boal collects a litter of kittens in a crisp box, who all receive crisp flavoured names! Jo meets Suzie and Minnie who are looking for a home together and then meets their re-homers. We get tips on how to read cats body language, and see another YouTube clip of a rescue from across the world.

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