TV personality plans to add canine family member
British furniture restorer Will Kirk has become a TV personality since appearing on the BBC shows “The Travelling Auctioneers” and “The Repair Shop”.
The programmes feature Kirk sharing his love of antique furniture and performing restoration work on wooden heirlooms, a practice that was inspired by his grandfather who was a carpenter. Recently, the celebrity craftsman took to social media in search of support from his growing fanbase to convince his wife Polly to welcome a dog into their home.
After taking a neighbour’s dog for a walk, the star was reminded of a canine childhood chum of his and shared a selfie online captioning it: “I think I’m in love”. He asked his followers for suggestions on what he could say to Polly that would get her to say yes, prompting an abundance of replies.
Knowing his family includes two young children, many fans answered that kids and dogs form strong bonds, while others said that they loved being raised with them. Some said that childhood memories with four-legged family members were among their favourites, while others cited that UK charity, the People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA), offers a lengthy list of benefits of children and animals living together. These include teaching children about emotional intelligence and getting them active.
Originally based in the UK capital, Kirk and his family moved to leafy Surrey in 2024. Regarded as the most wooded county in England and home to the Surrey Hills, the area provides an ideal environment for dog-walking adventures.
A dog owner since the early 80s, after convincing his parents to buy a Yorkshire terrier named Sadie, Darren created Dream Dogs so dog owners could find the best dog related information on the Internet.
