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

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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A gal with mega-watt talent and a lot of smarts (she has a Ph.D. to prove it!), Mayim also has a deep love for cats! Like me, Mayim calls herself a Cat Mom, and she has dubbed me one “RAD Cat Lady!” I am honored. Mayim has partnered with Royal Canin in support of the Take Your Cat to the Vet movement. Listen has she tells me about her love for cats, her own special needs cat Addie, and her upcoming TV series, Call Me Kat. All you cat lovers out there won’t want to miss this very special show!

EPISODE NOTES: Mayim Bialik Wants YOU to Take Your Cat to the Vet

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We’re so excited to have as our guest today Samantha Bell, cat rescue advocate for Best Friends Animal Society and former Disney Princess! She is a tireless advocate for cats, and is a member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, aka The IAABC, (as is Rita).

Wondering how you can help cats find homes during the pandemic? Tune in to find out, as Samantha, Rita, and Linda discuss! Samantha has been working with shelter cats and cat behavior for over 20 years. For the past six years, she has been the Cat Behavior and Enrichment Lead for Best Friends Animal Society in Los Angeles. Since she began her career with Best Friends in 2013, Samantha has been able to provide socialization, enrichment and a great deal of TLC to tens of thousands of cats in her care, increasing adult cat adoptions by record numbers. She's a member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC). Samantha does private cat behavior consulting and has been a trainer-mentor for the Jackson Galaxy Project’s Cat Pawsitive Pro program since 2016. She is currently cat mom to 3 wonderful rescue kitties.

EPISODE NOTES: Socialization of Cats and Kittens: The Key To Adoption Success!

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Today’s special guest is Tina Reddington, Director of the Los Angeles Volunteer & Kitten Programs, ASPCA.

Tina, Linda, and Rita will discuss various aspects of cat behavior today, and just why getting cats and kittens into a foster home is so important to their adoptability. It’s been a long-held dream of everyone in rescue to eliminate the need for kill shelters; this program Tina spearheads has proven this is an achievable goal!

Please tune in and find out how YOU can help save a life, especially now during the pandemic.

EPISODE NOTES: Fostering Cats and Kittens: Lets Empty those Shelters!

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hat is your cat thinking, what is he feeling at the moment? Watch that swishy cat tail for clues to your cat’s every mood! His body language, and especially that tail, will give you real insight as to your cat’s attitude, aka CATitude. So tune in and let Rita and Linda teach you how to tell his true feelings.

EPISODE NOTES: Watch Yo’ Tail!

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Cats love to play, and we want to play along with them, too. But just how safe are the toys we give our cats? Rita and Linda discuss various cat toys, what to look out for, and what really are the best toys for your cats. They also discuss their upcoming line of USA hand-made toys, “Just For Cats by Gracie and Esther.”

EPISODE NOTES: How Safe are Your Cat’s Toys?

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Our feline loves bring us so much happiness and joy! Unfortunately, their lives are not as long as we'd like, and it's inevitable that we will lose them some day. Learn about Rita's book, Sadie's Heart, where she chronicles her journey with her sweet little Sadie. Travel with us as Rita shares her adoption story, falling in love with her precious Sadie, only to later find out about Sadie's horrible heart condition. Learn how she fought for Sadie and turned her short life expectancy of less than a year into the amazing seven years she lived. Feel Rita’s heartbreak, as she lost her baby and learn how to deal with grief and get through this stressful time!

EPISODE NOTES: Heartache and Grief!

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It isn't just the humans being affected by Covid-19. Our kitties are having to adjust to the new routines, and people are wondering where our kitties fit in to this scary time. Learn some keys to making this adjustment easier for kitties and their humans. Learn how to set a routine that your cat is craving for, both now and after things return to normal. Rita share her “4 PEGS of Cat Behavior,” which will help you get your cat back to a sense of normal.

EPISODE NOTES: Oh That Horrible Pandemic!

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What in the world is a cat behavior expert? In this, our very first episode of 19 Cats and Counting, you will meet Rita and Linda, and learn what a cat behavior expert is all about. Grab a cup of coffee and join in the fun while we chat, laugh, and learn how to make our relationships better with our kitty friends and family.

EPISODE NOTES: Meet Rita!

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