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

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Presented by: American Pet Products Association (APPA) & DOGTV