This week Michelle Fern is joined by Matt Krentz, Andy Bond and Zoë Agnew-Svoboda from BestyBnb. BestyBnB provides a platform for Domestic Violence Agencies to search and select from a list of loving, qualified, and vetted pet caregiver households who desire to foster the pets of abuse victims. With 95% of agencies not having the resources to house pets, BestyBnB is removing one of the largest barriers faced by Agencies today. Before BestyBnB, abuse victims had to decide between their children’s safety and that of their pets. It shouldn't be a choice. And it no longer is. EPISODE NOTES: Besty ..read more

Michelle Fern chats with Cheryl Kaye, host of Unleashed on Pet Life Radio about keeping your cats (& dogs) safe and, to quote Demi Lovato, cool for the summer! From traveling with your pets to just going outside during the hottest months of the year, you won’t want to miss helpful hints for your pets. EPISODE NOTES: The Heat is On! Tips to Keep your Cats Cool in the Sizzling Summer ..read more

What is the Give Them Ten Movement and how is it pioneering a better world for cats? Well, you’ll find out as Michelle Fern welcomes, Deborah Cribbs, Founder and Leader of the Give Them Ten Movement. The Give Them Ten Movement is pioneering a better world for cats by changing the way people think about and interact with cats. Tune in an find out how a cat named Scooter the Neutered Cat took the world by storm in 2013 and has been showing the world it’s hip to be snipped ever since! EPISODE NOTES: Give Them Ten ..read more

This week Michelle Fern is joined by Dr. Amy Attas - pet expert and founder of City Pets, and author of the new book, Pets and the City: True Tales of a Manhattan House Call Veterinarian. Drawing from her extensive career spanning over three decades as a house call veterinarian in New York City, Dr. Attas takes readers from Park Avenue to the city projects, sharing the shocking, sometimes heartbreaking, often funny, life-affirming experiences she has faced through her storied career, treating the cats and dogs for more than 700,000 Manhattan families. A fascinating book and an interview you wo ..read more

Michelle Fern welcomes Tim Mitchum, President and CEO of WINPRO Pet, the only cat supplements powered by plasma. Few cat owners are aware of the health-boosting powers of plasma, but this miracle ingredient has been used by farmers to improve the vitality and lifespan of work animals for over 40 years. When used regularly, the blood plasma used in WINPRO Pet can exert a profound and lasting effect on your dog’s health and happiness. Coupon Code BESTBET20 (works on one time purchases & 1st order of a subscription) EPISODE NOTES: Plasma Please ..read more

What a purr-fect idea! Michelle Fern chats cats with Gwendolyn Mathers, executive director of Tail Town Cats, operator of Tail Town Cat Café and Adoption Center. Pasadena-based Tail Town Cats has been recognized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity for their work involving cat and kitten adoption, prevention of cruelty to animals and public education surrounding animal welfare. Tail Town opened with the modest goal to connect foster cats with adopters in an open-air environment, but it’s grown into something that’s truly special: fun, wonderful, quirky and wild that brings an unexpected twist into ..read more

Wouldn’t it be great to be able to create a genuine connection between people and pets through the power of DNA? Well, Dave Latorra and Stephanie Ford of DNA is Love figured out a way to do that! Michelle Fern chats with the co-founders about their desire is to offer DNA is love products and shared stories as a powerful and intimate reminder of the interconnectedness of all living things. Beautiful products with your cat’s DNA! A-meowzing! EPISODE NOTES: DNA is Love – Jewelry and Keepsakes Created with your Cat’s DNA ..read more

This week Michelle Fern and SoyKitty founder Ashley Hejlik, explore the concept of transitioning cats to a holistic lifestyle, covering topics such as diet, removing toxins from the home, alternative modalities, enrichment, and overall wellness. They touch upon other holistic practices that cat parents can easily incorporate into their routine. EPISODE NOTES: Transitioning Cats to a Holistic Lifestyle ..read more

This week Michelle Fern serves up Cat-tails with “Jay Catsby” (aka Mark Davison), author of the book, Shaken Not Purred: Kitty Themed Cocktails for Cat Lovers. In this book you’ll find over 60 delicious cocktails which range from variations on the classics to new and unusual recipes based on your favorite cat breeds. To enjoy alongside your beverage, there are ideas for feline-themed games, famous kitty trivia, insights into different breeds, and more cat-centric information than you can shake a laser pointer at. Every cocktail here is infused with a love of kitties, from the timeless Old Fur ..read more

Ever wonder what your indoor cat dreams about while gazing out the window? The answer might just be the great outdoors! This week Michelle Fern welcomes back Dr. Amy Shirley and Pam Johnson-Bennett to talk about creating a cat wonderland in your home! If you've got a curious furball, why not spice things up and let them enjoy the best of both worlds – the safe and comfortable indoors and the thrill of the natural realm! Picture this: your kitty adventurer, capturing their “prey” in a treat puzzle, basking on strategically placed perches, and having a blast with indoor cat grass and catnip gard ..read more