88. National Cat Day Special with Jackson Galaxy & Reptile Rescue Innovations

  In this special National Cat Day episode of the Pets Add Life Podcast, host Chris Bonifati is joined again by guest co-host Harrison Forbes for a feline-focused celebration. The duo share hilarious and heartwarming cat stories, from Boston’s “Bike Path Cat Mayor” to the expressive felines of the New York Pet Fashion Show. They’re then joined by the one and only Jackson Galaxy, the world-famous “Cat Daddy” and host of My Cat from Hell. Jackson shares how he went from musician to cat behaviorist, discusses enriching feline environments through “catification,” and highlights the incredible work of the Jackson Galaxy Project. Later, the hosts welcome Dr. Matthew Gray, President & CEO of the Healthy Trade Institute, who explains his organization’s groundbreaking national reptile and amphibian adoption program and its mission to ensure disease-safe, ethical pet trade practices. Special Guests: Jackson Galaxy, Cat Behaviorist, Author & TV Host Dr. Matthew Gray, President & CEO, Healthy Trade Institute Harrison Forbes, Dog Behavior Expert & Co-Host Pet Product Recommendations: Mrs. Meyer’s Pet Stain & Odor Remover – https://www.mrsmeyers.com Scout’s Honor Pet Stain & Odor Eliminator – https://www.skoutshonor.com/ IKEA Cat Scratch Wraps (Jute Furniture Protectors) – https://www.ikea.com Q&A Topics: Cat waking owners at 4 a.m. for food – setting boundaries and using automatic feeders (Submitted by Laura from Denver, CO) Introducing a new kitten to an older cat (Submitted by Marcus from Tampa, FL) Related Links: Jackson Galaxy Official Site: https://www.jacksongalaxy.com The Jackson Galaxy Project (via Greater Good Charities): https://greatergood.org/jackson-galaxy   Books: Catification & Catify to Satisfy – available at https://www.jacksongalaxy.com Healthy Trade Institute (HTI): https://healthytrade.org University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine: https://vetmed.tennessee.edu DOGTV Unleashed FAST Channel: https://www.dogtv.com/unleashed Pets Add Life: https://www.petsaddlife.org Social Channels: Jackson Galaxy (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/thecatdaddy Jackson Galaxy (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/@JacksonGalaxy Healthy Trade Institute (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/healthytradeinstitute Healthy Trade Institute (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/healthytradeinstitute DOGTV (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/dogtv 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