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:

• - Frisco's Scratching Ball & Triangle Post
• - Doggie Hush Noise-Cancelling Dog Earmuffs

Q&A Topics:

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

• - Embrace Everyday
  
• - Best Friends Animal Society
• - Best Friends Lifesaving Dashboard
• - DogTV's The Adoption Show
• - Pet Anxiety Awareness Month
• - Pet Anxiety Special Episode of The Experts on YouTube
  

Social Channels:

• - Follow Jamie Simpson on Instagram
• - Follow Best Friends on Instagram
• - Follow Pets Add Life on Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok & YouTube

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