19 Cats and Counting on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)

If you've ever wanted to know more about big cats, you will love this episode of 19 Cats and Counting! Rita and Linda talk to Jeanna Hensler from the WildcatSanctuary.org. They focus on giving big cats a sanctuary to live the rest of their lives, as naturally as possible. Their residents include 4 big cats rescued from Tiger King Park, as well as many others rescued from private homes and other fa...

If you haven't met Molly DeVoss yet, you are in for a treat! It took us months to get time on her busy schedule, but it was well worth it! As a Certified Feline Behaviorist, Molly is the owner of Cat Behavior Solutions, helping those kitties both in their homes and in the shelters. Cat behavior is not her only focus; Molly is also a Certified Reiki Master. On this episode of 19 Cats and Counting M...

Nicole Kay has a little Superwoman DNA in her! She founded JustCatsStore.com to focus on providing feline essentials that are the best of the best. A store that includes other animals and sells less than the best would make more money, but that's not Nicole! She is focused on "providing cats and their people with high quality products" and have "selectively chosen the best, high quality products f...

Phinney’s is working hard to keep people and their beloved pets together! They help with education, taking pets to the vet, providing care and even short-term fosters in case of hospitalization or other emergency needs. What a meow-velous idea! And they are working with the a-meow-zing Dr. Rachel Geller to help with behavior issues! Phinney’s is doing great work in Massachusetts, and we would love...

Ava is a typical 14-year old. She loves her family, her friends, and her pets. What is amazing about Ave is that she is the 14-year-old Founder and Chief Pet Officer of Ava's Pet Palace. Did you read that right? Yes, 14! Having always loved animals and with a passion for helping them, Ava created her first business plan when she was 6 years old! WOW! Two years later at age 8, after asking and aski...

Cat mom, fitness enthusiast, swimmer, holistic health seeker, yogi, aspiring gardener, lover of sunny Cancun beaches, gentle spirit, high sales achiever and entrepreneur. These are just a few of the ways Pam Roussell describes herself. As a cat lover all her life, Pam has always had cats as pets. Her first baby pictures show her as a newborn stuffed in a Christmas stocking with a beautiful white k...

Cat mom, fitness enthusiast, swimmer, holistic health seeker, yogi, aspiring gardener, lover of sunny Cancun beaches, gentle spirit, high sales achiever and entrepreneur. These are just a few of the ways Pam Roussell describes herself. As a cat lover all her life, Pam has always had cats as pets. Her first baby pictures show her as a newborn stuffed in a Christmas stocking with a beautiful white k...

Justin Donne loves cats so much, he calls himself ‘Cat Lady Justin'. His goal is educating people about How To Pick, Pamper & Protect your practically perfect pussycat, for a lifetime of unconditional love! Justin calls this the 3 P’s. During Justin’s guest appearance on our show, Rita asked him the question “Are you The Kitty Boss, or is your Kitty the Boss?” The term “Kitty Boss” can be take...

Alexandria (call her Alex) Ade caught Linda's eye when she posted on a local community forum in Defiance, Ohio. Alex has started her own photography business, Alexandria Hope photography, specializing in weddings, couples and elopements. But when her beloved kitty, Frank, was ill, she used her photography skills to take beautiful pictures of him before he passed. These photos are a beautiful and l...

Sterling Davis is known around the world as the Trap King! Sterling left his music career to dedicate his life to feline TNR (trap, neuter, release). He purchased an RV that allows him to travel and trap, while also serving as his home. Sterling changed his entire life to help cats, and that is the kind of human Rita and Linda love! As if he’s not busy enough, will even be going to Greece soon to...

Julie Kelley is the founder and director of Let's be S.M.A.R.T. (Successfully Managing Animal Rights Today), an international non-profit animal welfare organization. They are dedicated to providing education and awareness about animals. SMART is active in taking in animals, fostering them, and finding them forever homes. In addition, they've developed an education course for young children to be u...

Dr. Rachel Geller, Ed. D. is a certified Cat Behavior and Retention Specialist, Humane Education Specialist, Pet Chaplain, Fear Free Shelter Specialist, American Association of Feline Practitioners Cat Friendly Veterinary Advocate, and RedRover Reader! To further her mission to advocate for cat adoption and keeping cats in their home, she became founder and president of All Cats All The Time Inc....

Dr. Jeff Werber is a renowned veterinarian who continues his practice in addition to being a veterinarian medical journalist. In September of 1997 he became the pet expert for CBS news in Los Angeles and even won an Emmy for his pet health reporting! He is a frequent contributor to CNN, E! Entertainment, KCBS/KCAL-Los Angeles, KTLA and Inside Edition! Dr, Jeff is also host and segment writer for t...

Abigail Tucker is author of The Lion in the Living Room, which became a New York Time's Bestseller. This wonderful book was also named a “Best Science Book” in 2016 by Library Journal, and Forbes and is now translating it into thirteen languages. It also happens to be Rita's FAVORITE book about cats and trust us... Rita's read a lot of books about cats! Among her many achievements, Abigail is also...

Lashonda Geffrard grew up without a pet in her home, but she always had a passion for animals. She blazed her own path in the pet care world, and now owns a Pet Grooming service for dogs and cats, The Paw Shop. Her business also includes a boarding facility. Rita and Linda were blown away by her love for animals, her talent, and her heart to help others by creating not one, but two non-profit orga...

Chris Roy is a brilliant tech guy who wanted to connect rescues and shelters with people who are willing to foster pets or offer to transport them to other cities. He planned the software, designed it, and implemented it himself. Rescues can sign up at Doobert.com (named for his late cat, Doobert) to showcase the animals they have ready for adoption. You can search for dogs, cats, horses, wildlife...

We all know Margaret Cho as a talented actress and brilliant comedian. She also sings, designs clothes, and writes books! She is one busy lady! But, did you know that Margaret is also an animal lover? After many years of rescuing dogs, she added some kitties to her home! She now has three beautiful kitties in her family, and of course, her sweet dog, Lucia! Rita and Linda were thrilled with the op...

As cannabis legislation is sweeping our nation and we learn about the benefits of cannabis for us humans, there has been an increase in curiosity toward the benefits it may also have for our pets. CBD for pets is popping up everywhere... but is it really good for our cats? Is it safe? How do we choose the product that is clean, safe, and helpful for our kitties? After months of searching for an ex...

Linda and Rita have a lot to be grateful for as they look back on 2021. They’ve met some PAW-some people on the show and helped cat parents from everywhere from Singapore to California understand their cat’s behaviors. Take a listen as they talk about the good and the bad of the last couple of years, and share the amazing things that are coming in 2022. From innovators like Dr. Tim Shu of VETCBD,...

Callie McCullough is an a-meow-zing country music artist who received a 2021 Canada CMMA award nomination for her album, After Midnight. She is a talented lady with a wicked sense of humor and a huge passion for cats, including her new kitty, aptly named, "Kitty". Rita and Linda had a blast chatting about Callie's music, especially her new song, Three Quarter Time and of course her love for Kitty....

If you heard our show’s Episode 33 with Made By Nacho’s vet, Dr. Katja Lang, you heard Rita ask Dr. Lang why is there no mouse flavored cat food? It was a joke, but low and behold, we found some… Well, actually they are mouse flavored cat treats, made with cultured mouse meat. What is that, you ask? Because Animals is a company that makes dog and cat treats made from cultured animal meat! NO anima...

Rita and Linda spend many years running a bi-coastal Cats Only pet sitting company, Just For Cats Pet Sitting. Once the pandemic hit and no one was traveling, Rita decided to sell the remains of JFC to the awesome Cat Sitting Company, Meowtel, so she and Linda could focus on Cat Behavior. Now that people are traveling again, pet sitters are in high demand again, and cat-only sitters are busier tha...

Kristen Levine knows all about life with pets. On her website and her newsletter, she shares helpful information about how to make life with our pets better, for them and for us. Today, Kristen joins Rita and Linda to talk about helping your new cat adjust to his new home – your home. A topic that is near and dear to our hearts, Kristen is here to give us practical tips and guidance to becoming be...

Have you ever had a cat escape? Even indoor-only cats find a way to get loose when someone comes over. OR they find a hole in the window screen, and suddenly he’s gone! It's a horrible feeling of panic! Both Rita and Linda have had this horrible experience, as have most cat parents at one time or another. What do you do when your cat escapes? How do you find them? Enter Kim Freeman! She is the Los...

Did you ever see a girl who looks like Marilyn Monroe but can also rock a power tool? Meet Daralyn Kelleher, a comedian and YouTuber who does DIY woodworking and upholstery projects. Daralyn joins Rita and Linda to share her love of cats and the story behind how she got to make a cat couch for the a-meow-zing Mayim Bialik! EPISODE NOTES: Feline Fur-niture Become a supporter of this podcast: https:...