BBC bosses have banned all Radio 2 presenters from bringing their pets to work.
It comes after drivetime DJ Sara Cox, 48, had her Maltese terrier Dolly join her during a broadcast — only for the dog to chew through a wire.
The incident prompted fretting execs to introduce a blanket ban, irking the likes of Michael Ball, 60, who prefers taking to the airwaves beside his treasured terriers.
Sara has told The Sun: “There was an incident at Radio 2 — Dolly chewed a little wire.
“She wasn’t injured.
“It wasn’t a very expensive or important wire, but chewed it was.
“And like an idiot, I confessed to it.
“The repercussions were quite big.
“Dogs were completely banned from all studios at Radio 2 from then on.
“Everything changed because of a moment of madness from Dolly.”
It comes just months after the DJ was left heartbroken over the death of her other dog Beano.
She shared the news on her Instagram page with a touching tribute to her beloved pooch.
Alongside a gallery of snaps featuring Beano in happier times, Sara shared: “We didn’t have you for long enough but every minute was a blast.
“Heartbroken. Love you my bestest boy. Beano 2013-2021.”
Her friends and followers shared their condolences, including fellow Radio 2 host Dermot O’Leary.
He wrote beneath her post: “The worst. I’m so sorry xx.”
Comedian Tom Allen said: “So sorry to hear this Sara. Much love to you xxx.”
While a fan wrote: “Oh no! I’m so sorry. He was a star in his own right. Big love to you & your family.”
Sara has been open about loss in her family and in 2019 was left devastated by the death of her brother.
The 56-year-old dad fell victim to a heart condition just before Christmas.
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