A PROBLEM pet and her owner appeared live on morning television to be diagnosed by a real-life Dr Dolittle.

The 18-month-old greyhound called Emmie was originally bred to race but was scared of the hare. She was given to the Animal Samaritans, an animal rescue charity run by Chris Bishop from her home on Danson Crescent, Welling.

When Chris got a call from ITV's Good Morning team looking for animals which could benefit from the help of famous pet psychic John Starkey, she immediately thought of Emmie.

"He said we had a very strong bond and I was psychic as well," explains Chris. "I know what animals are feeling. I adore them but I'd never considered I'd be psychic. I've seen a difference in Emmie since I've had her."

January 28, 2003 10:30