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

When Rita and Maria attended Kenmore East Senior High together back in Tonawanda, NY, never did they dream their lives were intersect years later in the world of Pet Rescue! Maria, like Rita, is a dedicated animal rescue volunteer, foster mom, pet sitter, and pet mom. With so many pets needing homes, and so many rescues needing funds, Maria decided to combine her love for jewelry and pets into one...

When Dean Nicholson started his mission to cycle around the world, little did he know that he would pick up a furry hitchhiker along the way! In the now-famous video, we see Dean meeting Nala, a tiny 8-week-old abandoned kitten who was chasing after him, meowing to get his attention. Nala would change the meaning of his journey, as she enables Dean to meet people and experience their cultures in a...

Hannah Shaw is changing the lives of orphaned kittens everywhere. From the kittens she herself fosters to teaching others how to do what she does through her book, Tiny But Mighty, Hannah has made it her mission in life to help those vulnerable kittens who otherwise might not have had a chance. As Hannah’s website says: Kitten Lady provides educational media, training resources, and instructional...

When Steven Appelbaum started Animal Behavior College in 1998, he had already been working as a dog trainer with his company, Animal Training and Behavior Associates, for over 10 years. Realizing that pet owners needed people who were experienced at training all types of animals, Steven added a Cat Training Program to his curriculum. It wasn’t long before Animal Behavior College became THE place t...

Today’s guest has the PURRfect last name to work with cats. Sonya Petcavich is the Founding CEO of Meowtel is a Cats- Only Pet Sitting company, with locations in many cities across the United States! Sonya’s company and Meowtel’s business model was so in sync with my own, that I merged my company, Just For Cats Pet Sitting, with Meowtel earlier this year. I now sit on the Advisory Board of Meowtel...

Our guest today is one heck of a cat advocate. Back in 1992, Lynea started turning her home and her property into a cat rescue. Nearly 30 years later, Cat House on the Kings is the largest cat rescue in California, with 700+ cats and 300+ kitten in residence. How does she do it? Tune in to find out how Cat House and the Kings helps over 500 cats and dogs get spayed and neutered every year, and how...

Ingrid Johnson is our special guest today, and what a resume she has! Ingrid is a busy lady, with a full-time job at a busy Georgia vet’s office as a vet tech and cat groomer, she also has a private cat behavior practice, she is the former co-chair of the IAABC for whom she also blogs, she is the current co-chair of the anti-declaw movement, Paw Project Georgia Chapter, and on top of all that, Ing...

A gal with mega-watt talent and a lot of smarts (she has a Ph. D. to prove it!), Mayim also has a deep love for cats! Like me, Mayim calls herself a Cat Mom, and she has dubbed me one “RAD Cat Lady!” I am honored. Mayim has partnered with Royal Canin in support of the Take Your Cat to the Vet movement. Listen has she tells me about her love for cats, her own special needs cat Addie, and her upcomi...

We’re so excited to have as our guest today Samantha Bell, cat rescue advocate for Best Friends Animal Society and former Disney Princess! She is a tireless advocate for cats, and is a member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, aka The IAABC, (as is Rita). Wondering how you can help cats find homes during the pandemic? Tune in to find out, as Samantha, Rita, and Linda...

Today’s special guest is Tina Reddington, Director of the Los Angeles Volunteer & Kitten Programs, ASPCA. Tina, Linda, and Rita will discuss various aspects of cat behavior today, and just why getting cats and kittens into a foster home is so important to their adoptability. It’s been a long-held dream of everyone in rescue to eliminate the need for kill shelters; this program Tina spearheads...

hat is your cat thinking, what is he feeling at the moment? Watch that swishy cat tail for clues to your cat’s every mood! His body language, and especially that tail, will give you real insight as to your cat’s attitude, aka CATitude. So tune in and let Rita and Linda teach you how to tell his true feelings. EPISODE NOTES: Watch Yo’ Tail! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.c...

Cats love to play, and we want to play along with them, too. But just how safe are the toys we give our cats? Rita and Linda discuss various cat toys, what to look out for, and what really are the best toys for your cats. They also discuss their upcoming line of USA hand-made toys, “Just For Cats by Gracie and Esther.” EPISODE NOTES: How Safe are Your Cat’s Toys? Become a supporter of this podcast...

Our feline loves bring us so much happiness and joy! Unfortunately, their lives are not as long as we'd like, and it's inevitable that we will lose them some day. Learn about Rita's book, Sadie's Heart, where she chronicles her journey with her sweet little Sadie. Travel with us as Rita shares her adoption story, falling in love with her precious Sadie, only to later find out about Sadie's horribl...

It isn't just the humans being affected by Covid-19. Our kitties are having to adjust to the new routines, and people are wondering where our kitties fit in to this scary time. Learn some keys to making this adjustment easier for kitties and their humans. Learn how to set a routine that your cat is craving for, both now and after things return to normal. Rita share her “4 PEGS of Cat Behavior,” wh...

What in the world is a cat behavior expert? In this, our very first episode of 19 Cats and Counting, you will meet Rita and Linda, and learn what a cat behavior expert is all about. Grab a cup of coffee and join in the fun while we chat, laugh, and learn how to make our relationships better with our kitty friends and family. EPISODE NOTES: Meet Rita! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www...