Chris Packham wants ashes mixed with dogs' after they saved him from 'darkest moments'

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Animal lover Chris Packham has revealed the touching tribute he wants to pay to his late dogs Itchy and Scratchy, who he has credited with being there for him in his "darkest moments".

The naturalist, 60, says he wants his ashes to be mixed with his pets' saying his relationship with the canine pair "bordered on dependency".

Speaking to the Radio Times he said: ""When I die I'll be cremated and my ashes will be mixed with Itchy and Scratchy. "My ashes will become part of the soil.

I'll become part of the fabric of my dogs and of the woods we loved so much." Black miniature poodles Itchy and Scratchy died in 2016 and 2019 respectively and Chris has previously credited the canine pair with helping him cope with autism.