86. Honest Pet Reviews, Advocacy in Action & 30 Years of Earthbath

  In this jam-packed episode of the Pets Add Life Podcast, hosts Kristen Levine and Chris Bonifati explore authenticity, advocacy, and innovation in the pet world. First, they chat with Pamela Kennison, founder of Dogs Review Stuff, a growing review site and TikTok community where real dogs test and rate products—no paid fluff, just honest insights from pups of every size. Then, Mike Bober, President & CEO of the Pet Advocacy Network, returns to the show to discuss key policy efforts shaping the future of pet ownership, from pet-friendly housing and HSA reform to the annual Pet Week on Capitol Hill. Finally, Carla Ng from Earthbath joins to celebrate the company’s 30-year anniversary and share how the brand continues to lead in natural, eco-friendly pet grooming with biodegradable formulas, sustainable packaging, and a passion for giving back. Special Guests: Pamela Kennison, Founder of Dogs Review Stuff Mike Bober, President & CEO of Pet Advocacy Network Carla Ng, Marketing Manager at Earthbath Pet Product Recommendations: DIY Puzzle Feeders using household items (water bottle treat toy, toilet-paper roll snack tube, muffin-tin puzzle, snuffle mat) Hilde & Phil Cat Scratching End Table – https://hilde-phil.com Q&A Topics: How to help a dog with separation anxiety when left alone (Submitted by Carlos from Austin, TX) What to do if your dog goes missing – first steps and search strategies (Submitted by Laura from Portland, OR) Related Links: Dogs Review Stuff: https://dogsreviewstuff.com Pet Advocacy Network: https://petadvocacy.org Pet Week on Capitol Hill info: https://petadvocacy.org/events Earthbath: https://earthbath.com DOGTV Unleashed: https://www.dogtv.com/unleashed Pets Add Life: https://www.petsaddlife.org Social Channels: Dogs Review Stuff (TikTok): https://www.tiktok.com/@dogsreviewstuff Dogs Review Stuff (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/dogsreviewstuff Pet Advocacy Network (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/petadvocacynetwork Pet Advocacy Network (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/petadvocacynetwork Earthbath (Instagram):https://www.instagram.com/earthbath_pet/   Earthbath (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/earthbath/  Pets Add Life (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/petsaddlife Pets Add Life (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/PetsAddLife Pets Add Life (TikTok): https://www.tiktok.com/@petsaddlife Pets Add Life (X): https://www.twitter.com/petsaddlife Submit a question to the podcast: https://www.petsaddlife.org/podcast Presented by: American Pet Products Association (APPA) & DOGTV