Celebrating 100 Episodes: Pets, People & the Power of the Human–Animal Bond
Pets Add Life Podcast
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48m
In this milestone 100th episode of the Pets Add Life Podcast, hosts Chris Bonifati and Kristen Levine celebrate the pets, people, and stories that have shaped the show from the very beginning. Recorded as the team heads into VMX, the episode reflects on key moments, industry insights, and the evolving human–animal bond. Guests Jolie Dudley of Must Love Dogs and Comedy and Dr. Deborah Mandell of the University of Pennsylvania Ryan Veterinary Hospital share their perspectives on connection, care, and compassion. Plus, Chris and Kristen mark the occasion with a special rapid-fire segment: 100 Ways Pets Add Life, honoring the countless ways animals enrich our lives every day.
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