Podcast Episodes For Pet Lovers
Each episode features two pet stories, two special guests, two product recommendations, and two questions from the audience.
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98. A Pets Add Life Throwback: Amber Marshall on Animals, Acting & the Human–Animal Bond
Episode Details In this special New Year episode of the Pets Add Life Podcast, hosts Chris Bonifati and Kristen Levine take a brief pause from new…
Special Guests:
- Aimee Gilbreath, President, PetSmart Charities®
- Julie Barton, Author of Dog Medicine: How My Dog Saved Me from Myself
98. A Pets Add Life Throwback: Amber Marshall on Animals, Acting & the Human–Animal Bond
Episode Details In this special New Year episode of the Pets Add Life Podcast, hosts Chris Bonifati and Kristen Levine take a brief pause from new…
Special Guests:
- Aimee Gilbreath, President, PetSmart Charities®
- Julie Barton, Author of Dog Medicine: How My Dog Saved Me from Myself
97. New Year Reflections, Animal Intelligence & The Healing Power of Dogs
Episode Details In this New Year’s Eve edition of the Pets Add Life Podcast, hosts Chris Bonifati and Kristen Levine reflect on the year ahead with…
Special Guests:
- Aimee Gilbreath, President, PetSmart Charities®
- Julie Barton, Author of Dog Medicine: How My Dog Saved Me from Myself
97. New Year Reflections, Animal Intelligence & The Healing Power of Dogs
Episode Details In this New Year’s Eve edition of the Pets Add Life Podcast, hosts Chris Bonifati and Kristen Levine reflect on the year ahead with…
Special Guests:
- Aimee Gilbreath, President, PetSmart Charities®
- Julie Barton, Author of Dog Medicine: How My Dog Saved Me from Myself
Pet Product Recommendations:
- Oxbow Critical Care Carnivore (for sick or recovering cats and carnivorous pets)
- MicroDog “Clarity” Cognitive Support Supplement for Senior Dogs
Q&A Topics:
- How can I create a safe, enriching home environment for a pet rabbit, and what are the most common mistakes new rabbit owners make? (Submitted by Daniel from Columbus, OH)
- My cat scratches all the furniture and my spouse is at their breaking point — how can we redirect this behavior without stressing our cat? (Submitted by Michael from Atlanta, GA)
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96. A Very Merry Pets Add Life Christmas
Episode Details In this special Christmas Eve episode of the Pets Add Life Podcast, hosts Chris Bonifati and Kristen Levine celebrate the season with…
Special Guests:
- Mimi Council, Founder of Mimi’s Organic Eats
- Magnolia Harter, Founder of Crosby’s Crunchies & Star of Magnolia Bakes a Difference
96. A Very Merry Pets Add Life Christmas
Episode Details In this special Christmas Eve episode of the Pets Add Life Podcast, hosts Chris Bonifati and Kristen Levine celebrate the season with…
Special Guests:
- Mimi Council, Founder of Mimi’s Organic Eats
- Magnolia Harter, Founder of Crosby’s Crunchies & Star of Magnolia Bakes a Difference
Pet Product Recommendations:
Q&A Topics:
- Do pets actually recognize what they see on TV, or are they reacting to movement and sound? (Submitted by Lily from Phoenix, AZ)
- Can pets sense when we’re sick or not feeling well before we realize it ourselves? (Submitted by Jordan from Minneapolis, MN)
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95. The Science of the Human–Animal Bond
Episode Details In this heartwarming and thought-provoking holiday episode of the Pets Add Life Podcast, hosts Chris Bonifati and Kristen Levine explore…
Special Guests:
- Brian Hare, Professor of Evolutionary Anthropology, Psychology, and Neuroscience at Duke University; Co-founder, Duke Canine Cognition Center; Author of The Genius of Dogs, Survival of the Friendliest, and Puppy Kindergarten
- Beth Bigler, Certified Pet Loss Grief Counselor; Founder of Honoring Our Animals; Author of Honoring Our Animals: 365 Meditations for Healing After Pet Loss
95. The Science of the Human–Animal Bond
Episode Details In this heartwarming and thought-provoking holiday episode of the Pets Add Life Podcast, hosts Chris Bonifati and Kristen Levine explore…
Special Guests:
- Brian Hare, Professor of Evolutionary Anthropology, Psychology, and Neuroscience at Duke University; Co-founder, Duke Canine Cognition Center; Author of The Genius of Dogs, Survival of the Friendliest, and Puppy Kindergarten
- Beth Bigler, Certified Pet Loss Grief Counselor; Founder of Honoring Our Animals; Author of Honoring Our Animals: 365 Meditations for Healing After Pet Loss
Pet Product Recommendations:
Q&A Topics:
- “My dog keeps scratching and licking his paws. Could it be allergies?” (Submitted by Samantha from Chicago, IL)
- “My cat is drinking more water than usual and urinating frequently. Could this be a sign of a health issue?” (Submitted by James from Chicago, IL)
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94. The True Cost of Pet Parenthood, Enrichment for Every Pet & Natural Healing
Episode Details In this insightful December episode of the Pets Add Life Podcast, hosts Chris Bonifati and Kristen Levine discuss the realities of pet…
Special Guests:
- Brian Hare, Professor of Evolutionary Anthropology, Psychology, and Neuroscience at Duke University; Co-founder, Duke Canine Cognition Center; Author of The Genius of Dogs, Survival of the Friendliest, and Puppy Kindergarten
- Beth Bigler, Certified Pet Loss Grief Counselor; Founder of Honoring Our Animals; Author of Honoring Our Animals: 365 Meditations for Healing After Pet Loss
94. The True Cost of Pet Parenthood, Enrichment for Every Pet & Natural Healing
Episode Details In this insightful December episode of the Pets Add Life Podcast, hosts Chris Bonifati and Kristen Levine discuss the realities of pet…
Special Guests:
- Brian Hare, Professor of Evolutionary Anthropology, Psychology, and Neuroscience at Duke University; Co-founder, Duke Canine Cognition Center; Author of The Genius of Dogs, Survival of the Friendliest, and Puppy Kindergarten
- Beth Bigler, Certified Pet Loss Grief Counselor; Founder of Honoring Our Animals; Author of Honoring Our Animals: 365 Meditations for Healing After Pet Loss
Pet Product Recommendations:
Q&A Topics:
- “My dog keeps scratching and licking his paws. Could it be allergies?” (Submitted by Samantha from Chicago, IL)
- “My cat is drinking more water than usual and urinating frequently. Could this be a sign of a health issue?” (Submitted by James from Chicago, IL)
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Meet the Hosts
Get to know Kristen Levine and Chris Bonifati, hosts of the Pets Add Life podcast. This dynamic duo bring dog mom and cat dad energy – along with their expertise in the pet industry – to every episode. Join us each week to hear Kristen and Chris chat with special guests, share featured pet products, and answer questions from our listeners.
Kristen Levine
PetLiving Expert
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