Inside Wood Green animal charity during the run-up to the festivities as staff seek permanent homes for their charges. Michael the lurcher has never had a family of his own and is hoping to spend his first ever Christmas in his `forever home". He's matched with Nhung and her two children, so will need to use all of his doggy senses in the pen to make friends with everyone. Meanwhile, Bentley the portly pug is introduced to widower Ramesh. At first, sparks don't fly but things start to look up when they discover a mutual love of Christmas treats. Plus, Clarence the one-eyed dachshund has to overcome his shyness when he meets nurse Holly and boyfriend Dom.

Zoe is the friendliest beagle. Do Venessa and her son Jacob fall for Zoe's charms? Stanley the Staffie meets dog-mad Linda and Richard. Is Ellie the chihuahua fluffy enough for Dexter and Aaron?

Gold-winning Olympic cyclist Victoria Pendleton visits Wood Green to find a dog she can co-parent with her mum. And lovebirds Shai and Orin meet Polo the lurcher.

Lexi seeks a bedtime buddy. Jasmine wants a pooch now that her twin sister's leaving for uni. And a rare cross of lurcher and old English sheepdog helps a priest find his inner silliness.

Dave the three-legged Labrador is looking for a new best friend. Lively setter poodle Obi is a bundle of joy and chaos and could be just what Mike and Tracey need in their lives.

A family get more than they bargained for with not one dog, but two. Louise and Angela find Trinity the lurcher puppy adorable - but then he starts chewing everything.

Eleven-year-old Pharaoh is thrilled to meet his dream dog, Gizmo the pug. And could it be third time lucky for Rocco, the bounciest Jack Russell, with the adventurous Job family?

Rohan meets Patterdale terrier puppy Friday. But is Friday a bit too enthusiastic for the nine-year-old? And is Grant the stray westie's luck set to change with Casper and Sid?

Jess wants unconditional love after a recent break-up. Is Staffordshire bull terrier Gloria just the kind of buddy she needs right now? And cheeky Jack Russell Rocco seeks a new home.

Will loved-up Ryan and Katie fall for Kevin the French bulldog? Can an eight-stone Newfoundland find a home with the Coxon family? And a recently-widowed grandmother seeks canine company.