"In this thoughtful and insight-packed episode of the Pets Add Life Podcast, hosts Chris Bonifati and Kristen Levine explore rescue advocacy, veterinary behavior, and the importance of preventative care. Kristen shares groundbreaking research mapping the largest catalog of the healthy dog gut microbiome to date, offering new insight into personalized canine nutrition. Chris highlights conservation success at Mystic Aquarium, where two critically endangered African penguin chicks were born during a winter storm.
Guests Sam Spoto of Tell Me About Your Dog and board-certified veterinary behaviorist Dr. Chris Pachel discuss the value of early intervention, behavioral medicine, and dental health awareness—reminding pet parents that prevention, education, and compassionate care create stronger bonds and healthier lives."
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Valentine’s Love, Animal Bonds & Why ...
In this Valentine’s Day–themed episode of the Pets Add Life Podcast, hosts Chris Bonifati and Kristen Levine explore love in all its forms, with a special focus on the deep emotional bonds between people and animals. From how pet parents celebrate Valentine’s Day with their pets to hopeful conser...
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Super Bowl Dogs, NFL Advocacy & High-...
In this Super Bowl–themed episode of the Pets Add Life Podcast, hosts Chris Bonifati and Kristen Levine celebrate the fun, energy, and heart where sports and pets collide. From Puppy Bowl highlights and celebrity dogs to professional athletes championing rescue and adoption, the episode explores ...
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Pet-Friendly Spaces & Dental Health
In this thoughtful episode of the Pets Add Life Podcast, hosts Chris Bonifati and Kristen Levine explore how pets foster inclusion, connection, and healthier communities. From medieval cats leaving paw prints in historic manuscripts to modern dog-centered social spaces designed to bring people to...
