“Animals are wonderful in helping comfort you and provide an opportunity for you to take care of someone rather than just worrying about yourself.”

This episode is sponsored in part by Urban Cat League, Doobert.com, and Maddie's Fund.

In this episode, Stacy chats with Julie Totten, the founder of Cat Companions, an organization whose mission is to comfort people with disabilities with emotional support cats while providing the cats with a loving home. The organization is based in Newton Highlands, Massachusetts, and offers services to people in Eastern Massachusetts with any type of disability.

In her discussion with Stacy, Julie describes what inspired her to found Cat Companions. She provides an overview of the program, including the matching process and ongoing care. Julie explores the organization's goals and discusses some of the program's limitations, as well as its potential to serve as a model for other states across the country.

To learn more about Cat Companions, visit their website.