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:
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Jamie Simpson, Founder of New Life Working Dogs & Embrace Everyday
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Julie Castle, CEO of Best Friends Animal Society
Pet Product Recommendations:
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Frisco Scratching Ball & Triangle Post (via Chewy): https://www.doggyhush.com
Q&A Topics:
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“Is it safe for my indoor cat to explore the backyard?” (Submitted by Emily from Portland, OR)
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“My dog gets anxious from construction next door. What can I do to help?” (Submitted by Michael from Long Island, NY)
Related Links:
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Embrace Everyday: https://embraceeveryday.com
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Embracing Echo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embracing.echo
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Best Friends Animal Society: https://bestfriends.org
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Best Friends Lifesaving Dashboard: https://www.youtube.com/@DOGTV
Social Channels:
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Follow Jamie Simpson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embracing.echo
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Follow Best Friends on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestfriendsanimalsociety
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Follow Pets Add Life on Instagram: https://instagram.com/petsaddlife
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Facebook: https://facebook.com/PetsAddLife
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YouTube: https://youtube.com/petsaddlife
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TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@petsaddlife
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X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/petsaddlife
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Presented by:
American Pet Products Association (APPA) & DOGTV