In this powerful and heartwarming episode of the Pets Add Life Podcast, hosts Kristen Levine and Chris Bonifati celebrate the start of Pet Anxiety Awareness Month and Adopt-a-Cat Month with two inspiring stories. First, Jamie Simpson, founder of New Life Working Dogs and Embrace Everyday, shares her journey living with epilepsy and training her own life-saving service dog, Echo. Then, Julie Castle, CEO of Best Friends Animal Society, joins the show to discuss the No-Kill 2025 movement, how to get involved in your community, and the latest collaboration with DOGTV’s The Adoption Show.

Special Guests:

Jamie Simpson, Founder of New Life Working Dogs & Embrace Everyday

Julie Castle, CEO of Best Friends Animal Society

Pet Product Recommendations:

Frisco Scratching Ball & Triangle Post (via Chewy): https://www.doggyhush.com

Q&A Topics:

“Is it safe for my indoor cat to explore the backyard?” (Submitted by Emily from Portland, OR)

“My dog gets anxious from construction next door. What can I do to help?” (Submitted by Michael from Long Island, NY)

Related Links:

Embrace Everyday: https://embraceeveryday.com

Embracing Echo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embracing.echo

Best Friends Animal Society: https://bestfriends.org

Best Friends Lifesaving Dashboard: https://www.youtube.com/@DOGTV

Social Channels:

Follow Jamie Simpson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embracing.echo

Follow Best Friends on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestfriendsanimalsociety

Follow Pets Add Life on Instagram: https://instagram.com/petsaddlife

Facebook: https://facebook.com/PetsAddLife

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