Isabel Alvarez Arata, host of Pet Life Radio’s Covered In Pet Hair, made a life-changing decision recently: she decided to adopt a cat! After being a dog parent for a number of years, she recently lost her last dog. Isabel’s lifestyle has changed now that she has 2 kids, so getting a puppy felt like too much for her to handle right now.

But what about adopting a cat, she thought. A cat would give her, her husband, and her kids the furry companionship they wanted, without having to walk a dog, constantly keep him entertained, and all the work that goes into training a puppy. Yes, cats need social interaction, but not quite to the degree a dog, especially a puppy, requires.

We love this, since, of course, we (Linda and Rita) are all about cats! She is also teaching her kids how to be responsible pet owners, first through their dogs and now via their cat, Van Gogh! Tune in to hear the challenges of becoming a cat parent, and the differences Isabel has noticed between having a cat and a dog in her busy home.

EPISODE NOTES: Isabel Alvarez Arata: A Dog Parent Decides to Adopt a Cat!

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