Corrie set for heartbreaking dog abuse storyline that will leave fans in tears
Coronation Street is set to air heartbreaking scenes in a shocking animal abuse storyline that's even received support from the RSPCA.
ITV producers have worked with the charity for the upcoming episodes featuring 'illicit puppy breeding'. Viewers watched on Wednesday as Evelyn Plummer, played by Maureen Lipman, witnessed a man mistreating his pet pooch.
She confronts the character and reports him to the police in upcoming instalments, she also lands herself in danger as she attempts to tackle the situation. In the coming weeks Evelyn and Cassie are determined to get to the bottom of what the dog's owner is up to. They will discover he is breeding and selling puppies out of a puppy farm at his home.
The shocking storyline will centre around Evelyn Plummer (ITV)Bosses have been working with the RSPCA to ensure the accuracy of the storyline and also the welfare of the dogs being used for filming. Their inspector and performing animal welfare expert Herchy Boal was on set at all times.
Producer Iain MacLeod explained: "It was hugely important to us to work with the RSPCA on this storyline, both in terms of the accuracy of the on-screen narrative and also the welfare of the animals on set during filming.
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"It is a really important story to tell, but it was also vital to make sure it was fun for the actors’ canine co-stars - and as all our behind-the-scenes footage shows, it certainly was." Herchy added: "Sadly, our frontline officers too often see the negative impact that illicit puppy breeding can have on animal welfare. Too often, unscrupulous breeders disregard the welfare of pups all to make a quick grubby buck - and dogs pay the price.
"That's why it's so important that Coronation Street has focussed on this important storyline - demonstrating the lengths underground breeders can go to make money, and the impact on the dogs and owners involved. It's all the more vital to raise awareness of this ahead of Christmas - when many people might be considering adding a pet to the family.
"The team at Coronation Street were fantastic - showing great patience, listening to our advice and always putting the welfare of the puppies first - even pausing filming for long periods whenever the pups needed a nap As this storyline airs, we'd always urge anyone who has done the research and is thinking of adding a pet to the family to choose adoption. There's so many animals in our centres looking for a chance of forever home happiness. But for those wanting to buy a puppy, the Puppy Contract is a great tool to help spot rogue dealers and contains a checklist to make sure a breeder is doing the right things.
"Christmas is a really tough time for animals and with the cost of living crisis continuing to bite, too many animals face a bleak winter. As the RSPCA works tirelessly to bring animals to safety, we need our supporters to Join the Christmas Rescue, so we can raise funds and come together for the animals who need us."
Dr Ros Clubb added: "It's been fantastic for the RSPCA to be involved in this important Corrie storyline. Our performing animals team not only helps with the realism of animal storylines, but crucially advises on how to best protect the welfare of animals used on set - and we were delighted to work closely with ITV to ensure this.
"We are proud to have a dedicated team leading on this work, supporting producers and helping to keep animals safe. It was so important to deliver this storyline in a welfare-friendly way, which we hope will highlight to a mass audience the risks to animal welfare of elicit, underground puppy breeding - and the actions owners can take to ensure that if adding a pet to the family, they do so in a responsible way."
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