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

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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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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