98. A Pets Add Life Throwback: Amber Marshall on Animals, Acting & the Human–Animal Bond

In this special New Year episode of the Pets Add Life Podcast, hosts Chris Bonifati and Kristen Levine take a brief pause from new programming to revisit one of their most memorable interviews. To kick off 2026 with inspiration and heart, the team replays a standout conversation recorded at Global Pet Expo with a true animal-loving celebrity. Featured Conversation: Kristen Levine and guest co-host Dr. Courtney Campbell sit down with Amber Marshall, star of the long-running series Heartland. Amber shares how her lifelong love of animals shaped both her career and personal life, why working alongside horses and dogs keeps her grounded, and how animals bring calm, authenticity, and connection to every set she’s on. The conversation explores the emotional intelligence of animals, the importance of animal welfare in film and media, and how caring for animals can profoundly change the way we show up in the world. Special Guests: Amber Marshall, Actress, Animal Advocate & Star of Heartland Dr. Courtney Campbell, Veterinary Surgeon & Guest Co-Host Related Links: Global Pet Expo: https://globalpetexpo.org American Pet Products Association (APPA): https://www.americanpetproducts.org DOGTV Unleashed FAST Channel: https://www.dogtv.com/unleashed Pets Add Life: https://www.petsaddlife.org Social Channels: 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 (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/@petsaddlife Subscribe & Listen: Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and wherever you get your podcasts! Submit a question to the podcast: https://www.petsaddlife.org/podcast Presented by: American Pet Products Association (APPA) & DOGTV