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

Cat mom, fitness enthusiast, swimmer, holistic health seeker, yogi, aspiring gardener, lover of sunny Cancun beaches, gentle spirit, high sales achiever and entrepreneur. These are just a few of the ways Pam Roussell describes herself. As a cat lover all her life, Pam has always had cats as pets. Her first baby pictures show her as a newborn stuffed in a Christmas stocking with a beautiful white kitty sitting relaxed beside her.

Pam discovered holistic medications back in 2005, when she had a foot injury that wouldn’t heal. As Pam says, “it’s been quite a journey of discovery and learning ever since.” As a board-certified holistic health practitioner and a Professional Mind Body Spirit Release practitioner, Pam has studied holistic health for animals, animal communication and she has a Level 2 Reiki certification. Pam also teaches muscle testing workshops and enjoys being a holistic health coach for cats.

Listen as Rita and Linda talk with Pam about holistic remedies and the difference they make in the lives of cats and their people.

EPISODE NOTES: Curing Your Cats Holistically-Part 2

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Cat mom, fitness enthusiast, swimmer, holistic health seeker, yogi, aspiring gardener, lover of sunny Cancun beaches, gentle spirit, high sales achiever and entrepreneur. These are just a few of the ways Pam Roussell describes herself. As a cat lover all her life, Pam has always had cats as pets. Her first baby pictures show her as a newborn stuffed in a Christmas stocking with a beautiful white kitty sitting relaxed beside her.

Pam discovered holistic medications back in 2005, when she had a foot injury that wouldn’t heal. As Pam says, “it’s been quite a journey of discovery and learning ever since.” As a board-certified holistic health practitioner and a Professional Mind Body Spirit Release practitioner, Pam has studied holistic health for animals, animal communication and she has a Level 2 Reiki certification. Pam also teaches muscle testing workshops and enjoys being a holistic health coach for cats.

Listen as Rita and Linda talk with Pam about holistic remedies and the difference they make in the lives of cats and their people.

EPISODE NOTES: Curing Your Cats Holistically

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Justin Donne loves cats so much, he calls himself ‘Cat Lady Justin'. His goal is educating people about How To Pick, Pamper & Protect your practically perfect pussycat, for a lifetime of unconditional love! Justin calls this the 3 P’s. During Justin’s guest appearance on our show, Rita asked him the question “Are you The Kitty Boss, or is your Kitty the Boss?” The term “Kitty Boss” can be taken either way! Tune in to find out!

EPISODE NOTES: The Kitty Boss

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Alexandria (call her Alex) Ade caught Linda's eye when she posted on a local community forum in Defiance, Ohio. Alex has started her own photography business, Alexandria Hope photography, specializing in weddings, couples and elopements. But when her beloved kitty, Frank, was ill, she used her photography skills to take beautiful pictures of him before he passed. These photos are a beautiful and loving reminder of that time she shared with Frank.

The pictures she took during Frank’s passing meant so much to her that she wanted to do the same for others. Alex offers to come to homes to take pictures of ill and passing pets, so their humans can have those photographic memories as well. We were so impressed with this, but even more so once we heard that Alex offers this service for FREE! She spends her time and money to give cat loving humans this very special gift.

Even more impressive is the fact that Alex is 17 years old! Join Rita and Linda while they chat with Alex and prepare to be impressed with this young lady and her amazing heart!

EPISODE NOTES: Final Feline Fotos

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Sterling Davis is known around the world as the Trap King! Sterling left his music career to dedicate his life to feline TNR (trap, neuter, release). He purchased an RV that allows him to travel and trap, while also serving as his home. Sterling changed his entire life to help cats, and that is the kind of human Rita and Linda love!

As if he’s not busy enough, will even be going to Greece soon to help S.M.A.R.T. (see our last show) tackle the huge population of homeless cats there. In addition to helping cats, Sterling is hoping to serve as an example for all men, and the black community in particular, to encourage them to join in some kitty love! Sterling admits that trapping wild cats can be a tough job, but he thinks "compassion is cool!" and we agree!

Join Rita and Linda to hear more about this a-meow-zing man and his mission! We think you will fall in love with him too!

EPISODE NOTES: The Trap King – Sterling Davis.

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Julie Kelley is the founder and director of Let's be S.M.A.R.T. (Successfully Managing Animal Rights Today), an international non-profit animal welfare organization. They are dedicated to providing education and awareness about animals. SMART is active in taking in animals, fostering them, and finding them forever homes. In addition, they've developed an education course for young children to be used in schools that includes videos with characters that appeal to kids.

After a few trips to Greece with a friend, Julie was saddened by the immense stray and feral population in Greece, so she moved to Greece and started Let's Be Smart Greece! She travels between Greece and the US, devoting herself to helping animals. Join Linda and Rita as they get the scoop on Let's Be Smart, what they are doing to help our feline friends and what we can do to help!

EPISODE NOTES: Let's Be S.M.A.R.T.

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Dr. Rachel Geller, Ed.D. is a certified Cat Behavior and Retention Specialist, Humane Education Specialist, Pet Chaplain, Fear Free Shelter Specialist, American Association of Feline Practitioners Cat Friendly Veterinary Advocate, and RedRover Reader! To further her mission to advocate for cat adoption and keeping cats in their home, she became founder and president of All Cats All The Time Inc. Her organization is a 501c3, non-profit, created to help promote not just the adoption of cats, but also preventing their surrender and abandonment. Dr. Rachel helps shelters and cat owners who cannot otherwise afford to get help with their cat’s behavior. She provides her behavior counseling free of charge.

Rachel is a-meow-zing in her love for cats, and she works tirelessly to continue educating humans and helping cats in any way she can. Linda and Rita were especially interested in chatting about Dr. Rachel's role as pet chaplain and what that entails! They give Dr. Rachel two paws up for all she does!

EPISODE NOTES: Rachel Geller - Saving the World, One Cat at a Time!

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Dr. Jeff Werber is a renowned veterinarian who continues his practice in addition to being a veterinarian medical journalist. In September of 1997 he became the pet expert for CBS news in Los Angeles and even won an Emmy for his pet health reporting! He is a frequent contributor to CNN, E! Entertainment, KCBS/KCAL-Los Angeles, KTLA and Inside Edition! Dr, Jeff is also host and segment writer for the pet Care Television Network as well as for "Ask the Vets with Dr. Jeff," his weekly syndicated call-in radio show on Pet Life Radio.

Dr. Jeff took an hour from his busy schedule to sit down with Rita and Linda to discuss vet care with cats. With over 35 years of veterinarian experience, he is very knowledgeable and works hard to benefit animals in many ways! Learn about Air Vet and how it is changing vet care for all pet parents, proving care without needing to bring your cat into the office.

EPISODE NOTES: Ask The Vet… It’s Dr. Jeff!

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Abigail Tucker is author of The Lion in the Living Room, which became a New York Time's Bestseller. This wonderful book was also named a “Best Science Book” in 2016 by Library Journal, and Forbes and is now translating it into thirteen languages. It also happens to be Rita's FAVORITE book about cats and trust us... Rita's read a lot of books about cats!

Among her many achievements, Abigail is also a correspondent for Smithsonian Magazine, and has been featured in The Best American Science and Nature Writing. She recently came out with a new book entitled, "Mom Genes."

EPISODE NOTES: The Lion in the Living Room

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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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