Cattitude - Episode 243 BestyBnB - Safe, Temporary Homes For Pets During Their Owners’ Time Of Crisis

RIGHT TO PROSPURR: Every pet deserves a good home, good health and good food. "Meow's the time" to find fur-ever families for all shelter pets. BE PAW-SITIVE: Morris envisions a world where anything is paws-ible – even cats and dogs getting along. THE RIGHT CATITUDE: Morris believes in fostering a world of purrrr-fect harmony for all pets. Morris, the legendary 9Lives spokescat, announced he’s once again running for President, and those are just some of his pawlicies! As he spreads his message of paws-itivity, Morris is on the hunt for a running mate. Any cat or dog who shares his belief in The Good Life is invited to apply at www.MorrisforPresident.com. Michelle fern chats with Jen McKnight, senior Director of Marketing at Nine Lives to let you know how you can win a $1,000 cash prize and the chance to choose which animal shelter will receive a $35,000 donation from 9Lives – estimated to provide half a million 9Lives meals. Tune in to cast your vote!! EPISODE NOTES: A Cat for President?! Morris is Running – & Needs a Running Mate!

This week Michelle Fern welcomes Jessica Baladad, five-year cancer survivor, the creator of Feel For Your Life, a free mobile application that provides resources on how to perform self breast exams and when to get screenings, while allowing users to track and monitor their changes and set reminders. An unexpected breast cancer diagnosis at 33 years old empowered Jessica to channel her experience into a mission that is changing the way women advocate for their medical care. It’s the first of its kind created by a breast cancer patient and has been downloaded tens of thousands of times all over the world. About a year ago, Jessica's cat was diagnosed with cancer and Jessica regularly administers chemo to her furry friend. She is a major advocate for better access to pet insurance. Jessica discusses the importance of having a financial plan for your pet...at any age, and what it is like caring for a pet going through Cancer, and how to care for them properly. EPISODE NOTES: Kitties with Cancer- How Breast Cancer Survivor, Jessica Baladad, Handles Her Cat's Cancer Diagnosis

Hello, feline friends, welcome to Cattitude. So many of you are so passionate about your cats and so passionate about what goes on in the feline world for those cats you can't rescue. We're going to talk to someone who is doing something about that and really helping nonprofits, but small nonprofits. Tune in as we talk to Sally Williams from Mission Meow! Their focus is raising money for small feline-centric organizations through a unique business crowdfunding that is very structured allowing them to maximize donations. EPISODE NOTES: Mission Meow

Did you know that cat parenthood is exploding in growth?! 59% of global pet owners are now cat owners (it's a cat house takeover!), as cats continue to fit pet parenthood needs in urban living environments. Cats, and their dotting owners, were the focus of a recent multi-national survey by Cargill, which found that nearly 50% of cat parents are concerned about their cat developing a health condition, with anxiety cited as a top concern for U.S. owners and dental issues. This week Michelle Fern chats with Cargill expert Chad Wethal about cats and cat pet needs. EPISODE NOTES: A Cat House Takeover: Cat Parenthood is Rising!

This week Michelle Fern welcomes Alysson Bourque, the author behind the hugely successful Alycat Series and her 7th book, Alycat and the Sunday Scaries. The Alycat Series books teach kids about perseverance, friendship, and problem-solving skills through a cat of course… Alycat! Tune in to hear about this delightful series of books for both children and adults! EPISODE NOTES: Alycat and the Sunday Scaries

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: BestyBnB - Safe, Temporary Homes For Pets During Their Owners’ Time Of Crisis

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!

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!

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 won’t want to miss! EPISODE NOTES: Pets and the City

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!