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Senior Cats are near and dear to Rita’s heart, having adopted several of these precious felines. Sometimes they cats end up in the shelter due to no talk of their own when their owners pass away or move to a care facility.

Often overlooked at adoption time, senior cats still have a lot of love to give and can be the perfect companion for someone looking for a quiet kitty. Having known love all of their lives, it’s important to get these sweethearts into loving homes and give them a second chance at love.

There are some things to consider when adopting one of these special angels, but nothing that should preclude them from getting adopted. Dr. Kelly Cairns is here to talk about the special needs of older cats, and how to prepare to care for a cat that might be getting up in age. You won’t be sorry opening your home, and your heart, to a senior cat who needs you.

EPISODE NOTES: Senior Cats and their Special Needs

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FIP, Feline infectious peritonitis, is a feline disease every cat own dreads. Once 100% fatal, great advances in the cure, and preventative medication, mean no cat must die just because of a FIP diagnosis. However, not everyone can afford the expensive treatments. Listen as Rita talks with Peter Cohen about FIP, the symptoms, new medications, and how the FIP Warriors organization is working hard to ensure medication is available to everyone who needs it.

EPISODE NOTES: Taking the Fear out of FIP, a discussion with Peter Cohen

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So, you’ve decided to have more than one cat. Congratulations! You’ve officially leveled up in the game of feline companionship. While single-cat life has its perks, nothing beats the chaos, comedy, and cuddles of a multi-cat household. But let’s be honest—living with multiple cats isn’t all synchronized purring and Instagram-worthy group naps. It’s also territorial tiffs, litter box logistics, and a constant battle for the best sunbeam real estate. Join Linda and Rita as they talk about living with 12 and 18 cats respectively, and how they manage to keep peace among the felines.

EPISODE NOTES: Multi-Cat Households

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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 organizations. We love everything Lashonda is doing and appreciate her opening up with us on the subject of diversity. It’s an important conversation, don’t miss it.

EPISODE NOTES: Paws Of Hope

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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 and so many more types of pets that are searching for their loving fur-ever home.

Not looking to adopt? You can sign up to foster or transport animals, too! Taking a trip? Put your start and end point of your route into Doobert, and they can hook you up with someone who needs to transport a pet along your route. Would you be willing to do transport only on Wednesdays within 100 miles? Sign up! Do you only want to foster seniors or animals with medical issues? You can choose your parameters and help! They also accept financial donations to keep this service going!

As Doobert is a non-profit organization. Chris works hard in tech to support Doobert, so he can help animals and rescues everywhere. We give this guy two paws up!

EPISODE NOTES: Doobert

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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 opportunity to chat with Margaret about her life with her beloved pets: Uju the Wolf Cat, her two Sphynx cats Sacre and Sarong, and her Chihuahua, Lucia. She even showed us around her home, which is replete with many special places for her kitties, like the workout room and the food buffet!

Margaret may be a big star, but she's the one caring for her kitties, scooping their boxes and trying to clip those kitty nails! We all know that struggle! We enjoyed learning about Margaret the animal lover, and we know you will, too!

EPISODE NOTES: Margaret Cho: All-American Pet Girl!

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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 expert on the subject, we who we were looking for in Dr. Tim Shu.

Join Rita and Linda as they chat with Dr. Shu and learn about the Endocannabinoid System that resides in all living beings yet that is never taught in medical school, and how we can help our cats and dogs with the right cannabis products. He’ll also tell us what to look for when purchasing. For example, did you know not ALL hemp products are truly CBD? No, we didn’t either.

(By the way ladies, he is very handsome and single!)

EPISODE NOTES: Cannabis And Cats

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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, to amazing talented people like Callie McCullough and Margret Cho, the shows this year will bring both good information and delightful entertainment to you, so don’t forget to subscribe!

EPISODE NOTES: Linda And Rita’s It’s A New Year Show!

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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. They got the details on her move from Canada to Nashville, TN, the stories of Kitty's extra energy and her exploits as she tours with Callie on the bus! Listen in as these three new BFFs dish on Callie’s life on the road with Kitty, Kitty’s pregnancy scare, and her upcoming video for "Three Quarter Time", which comes out in January.

EPISODE NOTES: A-Meow-Zing Country Music Artist Callie McCullough!

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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 animals are harmed; the meat is grown in a lab from a single sample from the mouse (or other animals) that goes on the live it’s best life. Listen as Dr. Shannon Falconer explains the mission of Because Animals, and why this innovative technology is good for the animals and also good for our planet.

EPISODE NOTES: Because, Animals

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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 than ever.

Linda and Rita interviewed one of Meowtel’s top cat sitters, Racheline Maltese, to find out why she does what she does for a living, and discuss why it’s so important to hire a sitter who specializes in cats to care for your furry felines.

EPISODE NOTES: Cat Sitter Questions

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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 best friends with your new feline. Linda and Rita loved her advice, and they’re sure you will too!

EPISODE NOTES: Cat Tips, Tricks And Advice With Kristen Levine

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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 Lost Cat Detective. Kim has written a book called How to Find Your Lost Cat” where she gives us some great advice about how to get your cat back indoors. Rita and Linda thought they knew how to go about finding a lost cat... But they were WRONG! Listen as Rita and Linda learn from Kim the RIGHT way to find your cat and to get him back inside.

EPISODE NOTES: Kim Freeman: Cat Detective

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Spring is coming up fast, and with spring comes kitten season. With rescues and shelters already overpopulated, what is the answer? Preventing those kittens from being born in the first place. Join Linda and Rita as they talk with Brianna Lovell Myers, Director of United Spay Alliance and their Fix By Five initiative. Find out how United Spay Alliance is helping to make spay/neuter more accessible and affordable by training veterinarians on the latest and most efficient cost-saving techniques.

As quoted on their website: "Spaying or neutering a cat or dog is one of the most important actions any of us can take to prevent animal suffering, cruelty, and neglect. United Spay Alliance strives to make affordable, accessible, and timely spay/neuter services available nationwide. We do this by working with a national network of state and local spay/neuter referral organizations, by carrying out research, education, and public outreach initiatives, and by advocating for strong public policy on spay/neuter."

EPISODE NOTES: Spay/Neuter Saves Lives

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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

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Every year in the United States, 134,400 cats are surrendered to county shelters because of behavior issues. Of course, that number doesn't include the cats that are simply kicked outside, left behind, or sent to private shelters. Unless neurological disorder is involved, a Cat Behaviorist can help you and your cat! If every cat parent reached out to a Cat Behaviorist, we could prevent 134,400 cats EVERY year from going into a shelter, and maybe never coming back out!

In this episode of 19 Cats and Counting, Rita and Linda chat with Pam Webster, a recent graduate from Animal Behavior College, to discuss naughty behaviors and what Cat Behaviorists are doing to help keep these kitties in happy, loving, forever homes!

EPISODE NOTES: 134,400 Cats and Counting

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If you have cats, you have probably had to make some tough decisions at the end of his life, or you will in the future. It’s THE decision that every pet owner dreads. How do we know when it's time? Is it too soon? Did I wait too long? How do we do this in a way that's best for the cat and the human?

Linda and Rita had the pleasure of discussing this sensitive topic with Dr. Diane Eigner, VMD, MBA, CVPM, CHPV. She is the owner of The Cat Whispurrr and is also the President-Elect of the International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care. Dr. Diane is here to tell us all about making these decisions, how to do what is best for our cats and ourselves, and the proper comforting way that euthanasia should be done.

EPISODE NOTES: When It’s Time

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This week Rita and Linda chat cats with Michelle Fern, the host of Pet Life Radio's Cattitude podcast about what it's really like to have a multi multi multi cat household! How much does it cost to feed them? How many litter boxes do you need? Can you ever go on a vacation? Tune in for answers to these and many more cat questions!

EPISODE NOTES: Lots and Lots and Lots of Cats!

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Rita and Linda are well known as the two (crazy cats) ladies. Imagine their surprise when they found a website named Two Crazy Cat Ladies!

Listen in as Linda and Rita chat with Jae and Adrienne, the other two cat ladies! Join them for lots of laughs and fun as well as learning about what cats need and how to do it in a healthier way!

EPISODE NOTES: Four Crazy Cat Ladies!

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If you run a business, especially a cat-focused business, you know that your website is your calling card. But keeping your website updated with current and interesting content is often a challenge.

Meet Dan Reinhold, professional writer and founder of Copy for Cats. Dan provides content for cat-based business that is all about cats. He helps with website copy, newsletter creation, and even email marketing, all written to keep cat lovers enthralled and coming back to your website for more. Listen as Rita and Linda ask Dan how and why he started Copy for Cats.

EPISODE NOTES: Copy For Cats

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Halloween is coming, and along with ghosts and skeletons, black cats are a popular decoration. Those cats with their arched backs, puffed tails and scary eyes are spooooky and fuel the ideas of black cats, bad luck, and silly superstition.

Michelle Fern, host of Cattitude on Pet Life Radio, reached out to behavior experts, Rita, Linda and Pam Johnson-Bennett with her desire to do a roundtable discussion about black cats!

Is it true that black cats are bad luck? Are they harder to find homes for? What's the deal with those black beauties? Join Rita and Linda, along with Michelle and Pam, as they discuss all things black cats!

EPISODE NOTES: Those ‘Spooky' Black Cats

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When Rita and Linda stumbled upon animal communicator Lesley Nase, they had to find out more! Having no experience with animal communicators, they were a bit skeptical, but Lesley made believers out of them in no time!

Lesley has a natural ability to tune in to both animals and people and is doing a-meow-zing work to help people connect with their animals and form a stronger bond! She teaches humans how to connect with them on your own as well! Lesley uses her incredible gifts in the areas of animal communication, animal healing, shamanic healing, quantum energy, psychic medium, online education, speaking and wrote a book entitled "Who Paints the World".

Join Rita and Linda as they talk to Lesley and learn more about communicating with your fabulous feline!

EPISODE NOTES: How Many Times Have You Wished Your Cat Could Just Talk To You? “Tell Me What's Wrong!" "Tell Me How You Feel!"

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When Bobby Flay and his cat, Nacho, started to create the feline foods that would become the Made By Nacho brand, he wanted to be sure he included everything that would not only appeal to the feline palate, but also support their bodies with complete and proper nutrition.

Who better to ask for advice than his personal veterinarian, Dr. Katja Lang! Dr. Katja is the Chief Medical Officer at the Heart of Chelsea Animal Hospital in New York City, so she sees lots of kitties. She has a passion for nutrition, and know what cats need to eat in order to have strong bodies and a healthy cattitude! Listen as Rita and Linda talk with Dr. Katja about some of the myths about cat food and feline nutrition, and tells us what to look for in our cat’s food.

EPISODE NOTES: Dr. Katja Lang, DVM, And Advisor To Made By Nacho

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We are thrilled to again welcome Peter Cohen, Founder of the non-profit Zen by Cat, as well as his kitty abode, House of Nekko (which means House of Cat). If you’ve visited the Zen by Cat Instagram or Facebook page, you’ve no doubt see how Peter’s 24 cats live in peace and tranquility in an environment that would make any cat drool with envy! Well, House of Nekko has been under renovation, giving the kitties and Peter a new space to hang our together.

Of course, the quest to help cat parents who need expensive treatment for FIP is Peter’s main focus. Did you know that Peter pays for those FIP Warrior T-shirts out of his own pocket? It’s only if a member donates that $10 a month for an entire year that Peter breaks even. That’s right, $9 (that’s 90%!) of each $10 monthly donation goes straight to the non-profit to help those FIP kitties! Join Linda and Rita as they discuss with Peter the House of Nekko, Peter’s loss of his favorite kitty, Cookie Monster, and how you can become an FIP Warrior and get that cool T-shirt! (Linda and Rita have one!)

EPISODE NOTES: Peter Cohen, Founder of House of Nekko and Zen by Cat

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There’s no doubt that raw food for our cats and dogs has arguably been the number one choice, touted by veterinarians and pet experts alike. Closer to what cats and dogs would eat in nature, the benefits of feeding raw range from improved appetite, weight management, and healthier skin and coats.

However, our love of the raw diet has now been tarnished. H5N1, aka Bird Flu, has been found in numerous raw meals, causing illness and even death in a few cases. The FDA is demanding better control over the manufacture of raw pet foods, while the AVMA says “Feline susceptibility to H5N1 is a cause for vigilance.” Steve Dale is here to help us understand what is happening in the pet food industry: is raw food still a good choice for our cats, or do we go back to traditional cooked meals for our cats? Let’s find out…

EPISODE NOTES: Feeding Fears: Bird Flu and the Raw Diet Debate

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Kitten Lady Hannah Shaw is our guest, and we’re honored to have her back to talk about her ongoing venture with Royal Canin. She’s here to talk about fostering kittens, and why it is so important to their development and adoptability.

Rita and Linda talk with Hannah about the different ways you can foster, everything from taking on those very tiny bottle-fed cats all the way to adopting a fragile senior cat who is unexpectedly without a home after being a loving companion for many years. Tune in and learn about Fostering, how Royal Canin is helping to spread the word, and how you can help cats and kittens in need.

EPISODE NOTES: Hannah Shaw and Royal Canin – Fostering

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Started in 2011 by Amman Ahmed and Ricardo Henriquez, Relax My Cat and Relax My Dog were inspired by an incredibly cute dog called Rocky, and a cute cat called Mia. Ricardo and Mia both experienced a life of political unrest and violence in their local communities, leaving them less than relaxed.

Amman and Ricardo started making experimental music to see how it would help Mia and Rocky, and after loads of trial and error they now have a formula that works! RelaxMyCat.com and RelaxMyDog.com offers not just music, but also tv to help relax cats and dogs. The positive feedback they’ve received from the community shows that this music helps 85% of cats who’ve tried it. In fact, Relax My Cat has had a positive impact on over 10 million cats and dogs so far, including Rita and Linda’s cats. Listen as Rita and Linda introduce you to the wonderfully talented Amman Ahmed and find out how your cat can try Relax My Cat and Relax My Dog, too.

EPISODE NOTES: Amman Ahmed, Co-founder of Relax My Cat (and Relax My Dog)

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Liz is a gifted comedian who has been doing stand-up since she was just 16! At 18, she was profiled in The New Yorker Magazine, at 22 she appeared on Comedy Central’s “Live at Gotham.” She recently appeared on Comedy Central’s “This Week at the Comedy Cellar,” NPR’s “Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me,” Hulu’s “Coming To The Stage,” AXS TV’s “Gotham Comedy Live,” and was profiled in the March 2015 issue of Runner’s World. Liz released her first special “Self Help Me” in May 2020, which is free on YouTube.

As a cat mom, and after telling one cat joke too many on stage (ha ha), Liz had the idea to write her first book, “Why Cats Are A*holes.” Join Rita and Linda as they talk with Liz about her career, her cat, and why she wrote this very relatable book about being a cat owner.

EPISODE NOTES: Liz Miele, Author, Cat Mom

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Have you ever wondered if your cat is really happy? If he’s acting strange, is it because he is ill? After surgery, does he really need these pain pills or are you medicating your cat needlessly? Sylvester AI can tell you!

Join Rita and Linda as they talk with Miche and Sajna about this amazing software, called Tably, how it works, and how our own Linda Hall saved the life of her cat using Sylvester AI while we were testing it for the show! Linda’s story actually changed the target demographic for the release of Tably, so that not only can veterinarians use it in the office, but virtually everyone can use it at home, too. You don’t want to miss this ground-breaking show!

EPISODE NOTES: Is Your Cat Happy? Miche Priest and Sajna Massey of Sylvester AI Can Tell You For Sure!

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April is Autism Awareness month, and studies have proven that cats provide great comfort to those on the spectrum!

Caden is a very smart, funny and talented young man who has Autism. Like most teens, Caden loves pizza, tacos, and video games, in addition to his love of cats. Join Rita and Linda as they chat with Caden and his Mom, Courtney, about life with Autism and our mutual love of kitties. We love Caden and we know you will, too!

EPISODE NOTES: Caden Patterson/ aka Caden the Cat, A Cat Lover With Autism

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Steve Dale knows pets. He is a celebrated Animal Behaviorist and animal welfare advocate, with not one, not two, but THREE radio shows! Rita had the pleasure of meeting Steve a few years ago at a conference about Cat Behavior. Steve is one busy guy, and we’re honored he made the time to be on our show! If there is one thing Steve is passionate about, it’s the health and well-being of all of our beloved pet companions. As a board member to the Every Cat Health Foundation (formerly known as The Winn Feline Foundation), everycat.org, Steve has his finger on the pulse of feline disease management breakthroughs as they happen. Every Cat is on the cutting edge of the development of treatments for and prevention of the various diseases our feline companions get. Join Linda and Rita, as Steve tells us about the amazing work of Every Cat, as he challenges Rita and “19 Cats” to get involved. With pleasure, Steve! Whatever we can do to help, we’re onboard!

EPISODE NOTES: Steve Dale- Animal Behaviorist, Animal Welfare Advocate

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We’ve all heard that music soothes the savage beast, but what can soothe our family housecats? David Teie, a solo Cellist for the National Symphony Orchestra, has the answer. David has brought science and music together in a unique combination to create Music for Cats.

It took David over 4 years to create this music, which is intended to speak to cats in a way that only their brains would understand. In a quote from his website: “He contends that every species has an intuitive biological response to sounds based on their brain development and vocalizations.”

Listen to David explain this fascinating way to help your cats remain calm, cool, and collected, then visit www.MusicforCats.com and give your cats a soothing experience.

EPISODE NOTES: David Teie, Composer, Music for Cats

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Darlene is a very old and very dear friend of Rita’s, who happens to share Rita’s love of cats and a passion for writing. As a cat (and dog) mom and successful writer, Darlene decided to create a series of children’s books, staring her very own cats!

Join Rita and Linda as they talk with Darlene about her real-life cats, her move cross-country, and how much easier her Litter Robot has made taking care of cat business! We’ll also discuss how she came up with idea for The Mischief Kitties series. Be sure to look up The Mischief Kitties on Amazon and read these enchanting books to your kids as you follow the cats though their many misadventures.

And then, once you’ve put the kids to bed, curled-up in the bed with your favorite purry companions and glass of wine, then pull out one of Darlene’s romance novels. Visit Darlene’s Author page for a complete list of all her books.

EPISODE NOTES: Darlene Tallman, Author, The Mischief Kitties

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Cindy is a tireless cat rescuer, often spending countless dollars of her own to save and vet stray cats, and find then a loving forever home. Named after one of the kittens she could not save, Cindy started The Sunshine Fund, a (soon to be non-profit) rescue dedicated to those kittens who are in the greatest need of saving in the Houston, TX area. Join Cindy, Linda, and Rita as they talk about how this dedicated lady has become the advocate for needy kittens as she gets them ready for their new lives. Visit www.thesunshinefund.net to learn more about Cindy’s amazing work, and to donate money, time, or supplies to the kittens.

EPISODE NOTES: Cindy Long-Pace and The Sunshine Fund

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The number two question Rita hears from clients is “how do I get my cats to get along?” Enter Dr. Sally Foote! Although Rita is quite experienced at multi cat integration, Dr. Sally is an expert, offering video step-by-step guides on how to go about those sometimes scary cat-meet-cat introductions. Join Rita, Linda, and Dr. Sally Foote as they talk about introducing cats and getting them to peacefully co-exist.

EPISODE NOTES: Dr. Sally Foote – Veterinarian and Animal Behaviorist

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Have you ever considered doing TNR (Trap Neuter Return) or maybe fostering some cats while they wait for their furr-ever homes? There are many well-known people in the world of TNR and fostering, like Sterling Davis the Trap King and Kitten Lady Hannah Shaw. They commit their days to these tasks, and we are thankful for them.

But what if you want to help, but you can't commit to helping full time? Or you don’t have resources? Rita and Linda are joined by Rachel Comte, who decided to help when and where she can. She's here with Rita and Linda to discuss how she is helping by doing some part time TNR and fostering and making a big impact in her neighborhood.

EPISODE NOTES: Rachel Comte - TNR and Fostering

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FIP is a horrible feline disease that once was 100% fatal. But not anymore! Peter Cohen was lucky enough to partner with a wonderful veterinarian who has discovered the cure! However, the medication is currently cost prohibitive for most cat parents.Enter Peter, and his wonderful organization, Zen By Cat! Peter and his “Zen Warriors” are dedicated to making this treatment affordable for all cat parents who need it. How? Tune in, and find out how you canbecome a Zen Warrier, just like Rita and Linda! Then visit zenbycat.org for more information.

EPISODE NOTES: Meet Peter Cohen, Founder of Zen By Cat

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Beth and Rita have so much in common; they are both cat enthusiasts, are popular cat behaviorists, and both have successfully run Cats-Only pet sitting companies. With all her experience catering to and understanding thousands of cats, it was only a matter of time before Beth was approached to write her book, Understanding Cat Behavior.

Tune in as Beth, Linda, and Rita discuss her new book, and offer some practical advice about the finicky nature of our feline friends.

EPISODE NOTES: Cat Behaviorist Beth Pasek Discusses Her New Book, Understanding Cat Behavior

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As more and more people are having to move in with friends and family due to the affects of Covid on the economy, Rita continues her discussion with Linda Hall about blending two multi-cat households into one. Linda noticed changes in the behaviors of her 7 cats and 1 dog with the addition of Nikki and Sebastian’s 4 cats to their household. Linda and Rita also discuss how humans and felines alike are coping with the household changes. How did the cats’ personalities change? ALSO: How can you help someone who needs to move in with you when they have pets? Hear one mother’s story; a friend of Rita and Linda’s, Bee learned the hard way that there are horrible people out there, and sadly 4 cats paid the ultimate price. Please, don’t let this happen to YOU!

EPISODE NOTES: Linda Hall and Rita discuss Blending 2 Multi-Cat Households during Covid-19, Part 2 on Pet Life Radio

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In this time of isolation and social distancing, Isabel offers us a safe way to be socially connected to one another. On her new Pet Life Radio Show, Covered in Pet Hair, Isabel’s show is a refreshing to connect with each other, have a drink, and let our hair down as we discuss the things we miss, as well as those things we can all still enjoy. Tune in to hear about Isabel’s show, which debuted on December 7, 2020. Then be sure to subscribe!

EPISODE NOTES: Our Special Guest is Isabel Alvarez Arata – Host of Covered in Pet Hair on Pet Life Radio

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Linda Hall had been absent from the show, as she and her entire family battled Covid-19. In addition to sharing how 2020 has affected her family forever, Linda and Rita also discuss the challenges of adding 4 more cats and another adult to her household. Cat dislike change, and some major changes came along with Covid-19: the loss of Linda’s son-in-law Sebastian, the loss of her cat Warren, and her daughter, Sebastian’s widow, Nikki, moving in with their 4 cats, while they all grieve the loss and the life changes no one wanted. How did she do it and how did the cats adapt? Tune in to find out how to blend two multi-cat households, as more people are having to so during these trying economic times.

EPISODE NOTES: Linda Hall and Rita discuss Blending 2 Multi-Cat Households during Covid-19, Part 1

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Arden Moore puts the FUN in Pet Safety! With her Pet Safety Cats Casey & Rusty, and Pet Safety Dog Kona, Arden makes learning Pet CPR and First Aid enjoyable and memorable, with her one-of-a-kind online certification classes. She even has classes that are for cats only! Tune in as Arden shares with Rita and Linda just why her certification is so important for pet parents and pet professionals alike. Your pet’s very life may depend on knowing what Arden and her furry friends teach in this incredible class. Earn your 2-year certification today!

EPISODE NOTES: Arden Moore – Pet Safety Expert

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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 mission: sell jewelry that supports pet rescue! Maria’s unique designs at MCL Jewelry Designs are beautiful pieces, with the sale of each one benefiting various pet rescues throughout the USA.

Maria recently spent a weekend at Best Friends Sanctuary, one of many rescues she supports, and she shares her wonderful experience here with us. Join Rita and Maria as two old schoolmates discuss their love for pets, pet rescue, and Maria’s recent “foster failure” adoption of 2 kitten sisters, all on this episode of “19 Cats and Counting”.

EPISODE NOTES: Maria Licata - Jewelry With a Purpose - Helping Pet Rescues

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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 very personal way. The title of his new book says it all: it’s “Nala’s World .” Be sure to visit www.1man1world.com to keep up with their world-wide adventure.

EPISODE NOTES: Dean Nicholson and Nala – Cycling Around the World

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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 workshops that help individuals and animal shelters learn how to save the lives of kittens--in a fun and engaging format. Listen in as she tells us how it all began, and what you can do to join Hannah’s mission.

EPISODE NOTES: Kitten Lady Hannah Shaw is On A Mission To Save The Tiniest Felines

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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 trainers go to get up-to-date skills on training both dogs and cats. Listen as Steven tells us how this all came to be, and Rita decides to take his Cat Training Program through it’s paces as an Animal Behavior College student herself!

EPISODE NOTES: Steven Appelbaum – CEO of Animal Behavior College

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From the minute we bring a tiny kitten into our homes, we know our days with them are numbered. Their lives are so much shorter than ours and someday, we will all face that moment of decision: should I keep treating my sick cat, or should I let him go? Is he happy or is he suffering? If kitty is very sick and we know he’s at end of life, do we let nature take its course at home or do we help with euthanasia? How do we know when it's time to help? We are so thankful Dr. Jeff Feinman is back to talk to us about this difficult decision and what we can do now, to help our cats live as long as possible and to be aware of the changes we may not notice.

EPISODE NOTES: Dr. Jeff Feinman - End of Life Decisions

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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, but its all Sonya’s hard work, love for, and dedication to cats that makes Meowtel tick! Listen as Sonya tells us what motivated her to start Meowtel, and what makes her company special.

EPISODE NOTES: Sonya Petcavich – CEO of Meowtel

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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 YOU can help support their mission by donating, fostering, or adopting. Be sure to follow their Facebook page @CatHouseontheKings

EPISODE NOTES: Lynea Lattanzio – Founder of Cat House on the Kings!

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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, Ingrid also developed her own line of cat toys and puzzle feeders. WOW, she is one busy lady! Ingrid is involved with so many more things we can hardly list them all!

Ingrid, Linda, and Rita discuss plenty of things cat today. Their main topic of discussion is about keeping our cats happy and healthy, by providing an environment that meets your cat’s natural tendencies and daily needs. From the overweight sleepy cat to the high-energy rascal cat, all kitties have specific feline needs that must be met. Unfortunately, not all cat owners understand these needs. As simple and providing a scratching pad or as complex as providing safe outdoor access with a Catio, we’re here to help you solve the mystery of cat needs and behavior today. As Ingrid says “Environment enrichment isn’t really an accurate term anymore. You don’t get points for providing your cat with his basic needs.”

EPISODE NOTES: Learn about Cat Behavior, No Declawing, and Environment Enrichment: Your Cats will Thank You!

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