The Dog Rescuers: Couple told to clean home or lose dog

The Dog Rescuers: Couple told to clean home or lose dog

Viewers were left gobsmacked at the state of one couple's filthy home in a shocking TV show as the RSPCA were forced to get involved and help clean it for the safety of their pets.

Geraldine and Robert, from Lancashire, had already been visited by the animal welfare charity but when they were shown returning two months later on Channel 5's The Dog Rescuers, one inspector feared the worst for their dog and cat.

Speaking about the piles of rubbish strewn all over the house, the flies covering the walls and the mouldy food covering the surfaces, RSPCA inspector Jason Bowles issued a warning to the pair.

'My worry is you’ve got so much rubbish in this house that it’s a danger to your dog let alone to you. 

'You need some space to clear this up, I think it best that the cat and dog come with me for a while because it’s such a health hazard for your animals.' 

RSPCA inspector Jason Bowles visited Geraldine (pictured) and Robert's house in Channel 5's The Dog Rescuers and was left shocked by the state of it

Jason wants bichon frise Chesney, 11, to be removed from their home until they can clean it up and make it safe for their pets

Mouldy food covered the surfaces of their living space and flies were stuck to the walls when the inspector visited

Viewers were in agreement as they shared their concerns, with one writing: 'That place is not fit for humans let alone an animal.'

'It's a shame because they clearly love the animals but they need some help #dogrescuers,' said another.

'I truly despair at what I'm seeing on Dog Rescuers this week. What is with these people?' asked one. 

Piles of rubbish in bin bags were strewn all over the kitchen, bedroom and living room, which they were told to remove

Robert was reluctant to see his beloved pet go but Geraldine tried to reassure him it was for the best, but he would return

Viewers watching the Channel 4 programme at home were shocked at how the couple were living and took to social media to slam them

Jason was desperate to take their 11-year-old bichon frise dog Chesney away for its own safety while the couple cleaned up their home.

Even Geraldine admitted in the programme that the house smelled as she showed Jason and vet Shaun Taylor around the property. 

'The only room in the house that is worse is our bedroom. Hold your breath for this room. This is actually the worst,' she was seen telling her guests.

RSPCA inspector Jason Bowles helped the couple out

They were barely able to get through the door because of the mounting piles of junk, but there was still space for Chesney to sleep at the bottom of their bed.

Shaun admonished the couple: 'You said "hold your breath". That is your opinion of your own house, you have to bear in mind that the animals are subjected to that and they have significantly stronger smells than we have.'

Jason added: 'They definitely need some help big time, I think social services need to be called in.'

Robert was reluctant to let Chesney go with Jason, but luckily one of their family members agreed to look after the pooch for three weeks while they attempted to sort their lives.

Kindhearted Jason revealed that he had spent his own time helping the pair mak e the house safe for their pets, including fixing the hoover and unblocking the sink.

'Sometimes it goes beyond even the remit of my job really and you get stuck in to help people. When I meet people I care about it’s definitely not a problem to go above and beyond just to help them and their animals. 

While some viewers were disgusted at the state of the house, others were more sympathetic towards the couple who were struggling to keep their home clean and tidy

The kitchen was covered in opened food, tins and bottles, which Jason worried was not only fit for the dogs but it wasn't suitable for humans to live in either

After a deep clean, the kitchen is clear of the bin bags but Jason advises the pair that there is still work to do

The best news for the pair was that Chesney was able to return to the house after three weeks away

'They’re a lovely couple, they just need some support.'

The couple set to work and the house was completely different when Jason returned; the bin bags full of rubbish gone and the kitchen marginally cleaner.

He told the pair they'd done well, but that they needed to keep on top of it for their sake, as well as Chesney's, who had been welcomed back.

'You still need to keep on top of this kitchen, it needs more cleaning. It’s okay for the animals but it’s not very hygienic for you is it?', he told them on the show.

The show also documented a dog rescued from a miserable and painful life with fleas: 16-year-old crossbreed Ben, whose owner failed to treat his infestation.

Crossbreed Ben, 16, was rescued by inspector Anthony Joynes after his owner was unable to control his flea infestation. After an intense treatment the pooch is unrecognisable

He had thousands of fleas visibly crawling all over his body and inspector Anthony Joynes encouraged the struggling owner to sign over her pet so that he could be treated.

After having his fur shaved, his skin treated and his rotting teeth removed, the cute pooch looks nothing like his former self.

Lucky Ben is also given a forever home with an experienced RSPCA volunteer Lisa Hughes, who recalled the first time she laid eyes on the dog.

'The day he came, that was it, I was smitten.'

The Dog Rescuers with Alan Davies airs Tuesdays on Channel 5 at 8pm 

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