Cattitude - The #1 Cat Podcast About Cats As Pets- Pet Life Radio Original (PetLifeRadio.com)

Just in time for International Cat Day (August 8), The Future Brigade, a new kids musical sensation, will release their sophomore single, “CAT ATTACK (Watch Your Back!)" Created by Award-Winning Musician Wes Charlton, the song is written for kids, teens, and adults with 3 goals in mind: to make listeners smile, laugh, and dance to a rallying cry for cat lovers! This week Michelle Fern chats with Wes about his cat, his music and his family life.EPISODE NOTES: Cat Attack - Watch Your Back Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celebrate your cat’s life by creating one-of-a-kind artwork based on their unique molecular make-up. Michelle Fern is joined by Ryan Norman, co-founder of EverAfter Art. At EverAfter, they've created the Essence of Life Process™, an innovative technique to create a unique, a true one of one, abstract art piece that ignites imagination and memories of your departed pet, soothing a troubled and bereaving soul.They create the art by imaging the microscopic crystals from the essential chemistry contained in your pet’s ash. The resulting natural abstract patterns, shapes, and often-vivid colors inspire imagination, bringing happy memories to mind. What you see is the actual unique crystal formation, not something created by computer programs or imaging software. Each piece is unique to each individual pet’s life.EPISODE NOTES: EverAfter - Art From Life Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Twelve-year-old Nigel Kidd loves cats—just as much as his big brother, Gideon Kidd of the viral Twitter account I’ve Pet That Dog, loves dogs! In 2020, Nigel created the popular I’ve Pet That Cat Instagram and Twitter accounts, where he shares heartwarming stories and adorable photos of people’s best feline friends. This week, Michelle Fern chats with Nigel and his mom, Rachel Braunigan, who have teamed up on Pet That Cat! A Handbook for Making Feline Friends, a fun and informative handbook all about cats.EPISODE NOTES: Pet That Cat!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With summer upon us it's important to keep our cool cats, well... cool! Michelle Fern talks about what our cats experience in the hot summer weather and ways to keep them from overheating, both indoor and outdoor cats!EPISODE NOTES: Soft Kitty... Warm Kitty... HOT Kitty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Michelle Fern welcomes Chris Roy, founder and president of Doobert. Doobert.com is an online software platform custom-built for animal rescuers. It’s like a combination of Match.com specifically for animal shelters and rescues to find new partners, and then a volunteer Uber for getting the animals where they need to go. But it’s also the ONLY foster home management solution out there and the ONLY solution that allows you to get videos back easily.EPISODE NOTES: Doobert - Helping You Help Animals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's up with my cat? You're probably wondering why they're doing what they're doing. Michelle Fern talks about a-mew-sing behaviors our feline friends use to communicate with us. While some behavioral traits are universal amongst cats, every cat is different. Each cat has their own purr-sonality, and way of doing things, and cat parents need to learn to speak their cat’s language — meowing, nudging, and scratching are all common behaviors that have any number of meanings.EPISODE NOTES: Why Does My Cat Do That? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What would happen to your pet if you went to the hospital unexpectedly? If you lost your housing? If you left a domestic violence situation? Pet owners in at-risk situations often find they have no choice but to surrender their beloved pet to a local shelter.. But Pawster Nashville, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2020, is working to reduce that number.Pawster Nashville provides a service called Crisis Foster Care: When a pet owner is in crisis, Pawster Nashville places their cat or dog in a foster home, until the owner is back on their feet and ready to be reunited. Crisis Foster Care keeps pets out of shelters, and it keeps families together. This week Michelle Fern talks to Gabe Horton, President of Pawster Nashville.EPISODE NOTES: Be A Pawster Foster! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May is Mental Health Month, and cats make a positive impact on our mental health. Cats have been proven to help with anxiety and stress and provide a sense of companionship and support, Becoming a cat parent creates a new purpose to be responsible for the well-being of someone else. Cats help with adding structure to your day. Having a set schedule for your cats like meal times, helps make one feel organized and focused, giving a sense of achievement, and so much more. Michelle Fern welcomes back Dr. Julie Sanders from Heart + Paw to talk about the benefits cats have on our mental as well as physical health! This is one episode you won't want to miss.EPISODE NOTES: Mental Health Awareness Month: How Living With A Cat Can Impact Your Mental Health Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you recently gone into your local supermarket to buy your cats food only to discover the shelves are bare? So you order online, and everything is sold out! What's going on? This week Michelle Fern welcomes Dana Brooks, CEO and President of The Pet Food Institute to talk about why this is happening and some alternatives for feeding your cats and keeping them healthy.EPISODE NOTES: Where Is All The Cat Food? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are so many great ways to keep our kitties from become fat cats. Michelle Fern welcomes Dr. Julie Sanders from Heart + Paw to talk about how to step up your petsercise game and improve overall health of your cats. Join us to learn fun ways to keep your cats entertained and at a purr-fect weight!EPISODE NOTES: How To Keep Your Feline Fit! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.