Skip to content
Watch

67. Service Dogs, Disability Advocacy & Adopt-A-Cat Month

Episode Details

In this powerful and heartwarming episode of the Pets Add Life Podcast, hosts Kristen Levine and Chris Bonifati celebrate the start of Pet Anxiety Awareness Month and Adopt-a-Cat Month with two inspiring stories. First, Jamie Simpson, founder of New Life Working Dogs and Embrace Everyday, shares her journey living with epilepsy and training her own life-saving service dog, Echo. Then, Julie Castle, CEO of Best Friends Animal Society, joins the show to discuss the No-Kill 2025 movement, how to get involved in your community, and the latest collaboration with DOGTV’s The Adoption Show.

Special Guests:

  • - Jamie Simpson, Founder of New Life Working Dogs & Embrace Everyday
  • - Julie Castle, CEO of Best Friends Animal Society

Pet Product Recommendations:

Q&A Topics:

  • - “Is it safe for my indoor cat to explore the backyard?” (Submitted by Emily from Portland, OR)
  •  
  • - “My dog gets anxious from construction next door. What can I do to help?” (Submitted by Michael from Long Island, NY)
  •  

Related Links:

Social Channels:

Subscribe & Listen:

  • New episodes every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & YouTube!

Submit a Question:

  • Get your pet-related questions answered on the podcast! Submit your question here.

 

Episode Transcript

Disclaimer: Our podcast is produced as an audio resource. Transcripts are generated using speech recognition software and human editing and may contain errors. Before republishing quotes, we ask that you reference the audio.

00:00:00:03 - 00:00:06:12Voice OverPets Add Life. Your guide to the latest in pet trends, products and the joy of the human animal bond. With Kristine00:00:06:12 - 00:00:07:03Voice OverLevine and.00:00:07:03 - 00:00:14:13Voice OverChris Bonifati powered by the American Pet.

Read More

Recent Episodes

- August 26, 2025
Listen Now

79. National Dog Day, Parade Joy & Music for Dogs

Episode Details This National Dog Day episode, Kristen Levine teams up with her longtime friend and pet lifestyle pro Tori Mistick (from Wear Wag Repeat) to del.

- August 19, 2025
Listen Now

78. Vet-Tech Comedy, Animal Trainers & DEI in Vet Med

Episode Details This week, guest co‑host Walter Brown—better known as “Skinni Go Live,” a licensed veterinary technologist and the hilariously insightful conten.

- August 12, 2025
Listen Now

77. Senior Dog Grooming, Pet Health Tech & Tiny Heroes

Episode Details This week, Kristen welcomes guest host Alex Sessa of Peach on a Leash for a summer-themed episode full of inspiring stories and expert insight. .