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It's a celebration of extraordinary animals, remarkable people and the incredible power of the human-animal bond as award-winning animal advocate Jill Rappaport takes Rappaport to the Rescue to New York City's iconic Plaza Hotel for one of her favorite events of the year—the ASPCA Humane Awards! Jill meets Aiden and Pearl, two adorable miniature therapy horses from HorseAbility, recipients of the ASPCA Equine Welfare Award, who have spent more than a decade bringing comfort, healing and joy to thousands of people in hospitals, nursing homes and rehabilitation centers. She also introduces Canyon, the heroic disaster search dog honored as Dog of the Year for his extraordinary work helping families find answers in the aftermath of devastating disasters. In one of the episode's most emotional moments, Jill speaks with the mother of 8-year-old Eloise "Lulu" Peck, whose beautiful legacy of helping shelter animals lives on following her tragic passing. Plus, Jill catches up with legendary newsman Chuck Scarborough and ASPCA President and CEO Matt Bershadker to celebrate the animals and people making a difference. It's an unforgettable, heartwarming and sometimes tearful edition of Rappaport to the Rescue that reminds us all why opening our hearts and homes to animals in need matters so much! EPISODE NOTES: ASPCA Humane Awards: Heroic Dogs, Therapy Horses & Inspiring Animal Heroes with Jill Rappaport Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rappaport-to-the-rescue-on-pet-life-radio-petliferadio-com--6667849/support.

Emmy-nominated comedian, actress, writer, producer and all-around powerhouse Michelle Buteau joins Jill Rappaport for a hilarious, heartfelt and refreshingly candid conversation about her soaring career, fabulous family—and the rescue dogs who have changed her life. Michelle opens up about starring in Spa Weekend, saying goodbye to her beloved Netflix series Survival of the Thickest, making her directorial debut, raising seven-year-old twins and why finding happiness and using her voice matter more than simply chasing the next big career milestone. Then the conversation turns to the passion that instantly bonded Michelle and Jill: animal rescue. Michelle reveals why she made the conscious decision to adopt big black dogs that are so often overlooked in shelters and shares the touching story of Lola Falana, the 110-pound “lap mastiff” who helped heal her after a miscarriage and later became an extraordinary companion to her children. She also introduces the family’s lovable mastiff-pit mix Whitney Houston and reflects on the devastating loss of her first fur baby, Roxy. Funny, inspiring and filled with heart, it’s Michelle Buteau as you may never have heard her before—and a beautiful reminder that sometimes the animal you rescue ends up rescuing you right back. EPISODE NOTES: Michelle Buteau Unleashed: Comedy, Family & the Rescue Dogs Who Changed Her Life Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rappaport-to-the-rescue-on-pet-life-radio-petliferadio-com--6667849/support.

Best Friends CEO Julie Castle, cofounder and board chair Francis Battista, Christie Brinkley, Daryl Roth, Dylan Lauren, Bruce Weber and more joined me at my ranch for a Boot Scootin’ bash to talk about Best Friends’ big news on Long Island! Then it was off to the Hampton Classic Horse Show where I hosted my favorite day of the year- Adoption Day! With my pals, Georgina Bloomberg and Valerie Angeli! And from the horses to the felines, as we catch up with our correspondent, Deborah Cribbs! EPISODE NOTES: Best Friends at my Ranch and "Adoption Day" the Hampton Classic Horse Show! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rappaport-to-the-rescue-on-pet-life-radio-petliferadio-com--6667849/support.

Griffin Dunne has had one of the most diverse careers and comes from one of the most prominent literary families, steeped in Hollywood history. He discusses it all, including breaking news on his newest Netflix gig! Plus, we’ll catch up with our cat correspondent Deborah Cribbs, founder of the Give Them Ten movement. EPISODE NOTES: A Fascinating Conversation with Actor, Producer, Director and Author, Griffin Dunne Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rappaport-to-the-rescue-on-pet-life-radio-petliferadio-com--6667849/support.

I was so thrilled to be hosting again, the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Get Wild Gala from the wonderful Marders in Bridgehampton, NY. This organization is the only wildlife hospital on Long Island dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing injured and orphaned wild animals, with a 24/7 hotline. And following is the link where you can donate: EPISODE NOTES: We’re live from the Get Wild Gala benefitting the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center in Hampton Bays, NY Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rappaport-to-the-rescue-on-pet-life-radio-petliferadio-com--6667849/support.

Country and Soul star Brei Carter, Flower Power founder Jill Brooke and her new books that tie in to Taylor Swift, plus our fab feline friend and our cat correspondent, founder of the Give Them Ten Movement, Deborah Cribbs, all joining me to kick off America’s 250th birthday! EPISODE NOTES: Kicking off the Fourth of July with a Little Country, and A Whole Lot of Soul from Super Singer Brei Carter! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rappaport-to-the-rescue-on-pet-life-radio-petliferadio-com--6667849/support.

It’s lucky #7 for Rappaport to the Rescue, and for our special Anniversary Show we catch up again with our original guests, the one and only TV journalist- host with the most, and media person extraordinaire, Meredith Vieira, and animal trainer and Tony-winner, Bill Berloni. And joining us on our special show, our clawsome cat correspondent, Deborah Cribbs! EPISODE NOTES: Happy Anniversary to Rappaport to the Rescue! Kicking off Year 7 with Meredith Vieira! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rappaport-to-the-rescue-on-pet-life-radio-petliferadio-com--6667849/support.

On the heels of this Sunday’s 79th Tony Awards we catch up with multi-winner, producer Daryl Roth. Hopefully Sunday night will be her lucky 14th win. We also talked about life off-stage which is all about her rescue animals. EPISODE NOTES: 13-Time Tony Winner Daryl Roth Up for Another One - for Liberation! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rappaport-to-the-rescue-on-pet-life-radio-petliferadio-com--6667849/support.

From Saturday Night Live to Broadway, Ana Gasteyer continues to slay audiences in her new Tony-nominated role in Schmigadoon! We’ll also catch up with our trainer-extraordinaire Bill Berloni who will be unleashing breaking news. EPISODE NOTES: Catching Up with Stage & Screen Star Ana Gasteyer Talking About Her Big Tony Nomination on the Heels of the Exciting Event! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rappaport-to-the-rescue-on-pet-life-radio-petliferadio-com--6667849/support.

Twenty-five years ago Ross Mathews burst onto the scene as Jay Leno’s intern and from that moment on I’ve been a super fan! Today Mathews is co-host/producer of The Drew Barrymore Show and personality plus player on RuPaul’s Drag Race and Drag Race All Stars, and new host of the upcoming specials - 90 Day: The Single Life: Tell All. Ross continues to ride this wonderful wave of success he so deserves! And did I also mention he is a HUGE animal advocate, which makes me love him more- if that’s possible! And then the latest in cat news from our purr-fect correspondent Deborah Cribbs. EPISODE NOTES: Hellooooo Ross!!! Catching Up with One of My Faves in the World- Ross Mathews! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rappaport-to-the-rescue-on-pet-life-radio-petliferadio-com--6667849/support.

At 31 Victoria Arlen has lived many lives as she beautifully chronicles her story of success, survival and resilience in her new book, The View is Worth It - coming out May 5th, but we have her here first - exclusively! Then we’re off to a cat café to check in with our cat correspondent Deborah Cribbs. EPISODE NOTES: Up Close and Personal with Network Host, Olympic Gold Medalist and Dancing with the Stars Alum Victoria Arlen Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rappaport-to-the-rescue-on-pet-life-radio-petliferadio-com--6667849/support.

EXCLUSIVE BREAKING NEWS!!! With animal trainer Bill Berloni! Bill gives us an inside sneak peek on casting on FX’s Love Story’s John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette’s dog, Friday, and Darryl Hannah’s pooch to boot. Hear never-before-heard stories about what it was like to cast the most famous couple in the world’s dog! EPISODE NOTES: Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rappaport-to-the-rescue-on-pet-life-radio-petliferadio-com--6667849/support.

At only 29 years old, Allie Colleen is hitting all the right notes in the country music world, and she credits her deep love of horses that have added so much to her life and career. Plus, it’s International Rescue Cat Day, so we’ll hear from our cat correspondent, Deborah Cribbs. EPISODE NOTES: Catching Up with a Young Country Singing Star on The Rise - Allie Colleen! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rappaport-to-the-rescue-on-pet-life-radio-petliferadio-com--6667849/support.

Michayla Hopkins made history as one of the youngest handlers at this year’s Westminster Dog Show, and this determined child achieved her dream while battling cancer. And later in the show, we go from dynamo dogs to fabulous felines as we go on location with our cat correspondent Deborah Cribbs. EPISODE NOTES: In Honor of Valentine’s Day You Will Meet the Sweetest 11-Year-Old That Found Her True Calling Due To Her Love Of Dogs Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rappaport-to-the-rescue-on-pet-life-radio-petliferadio-com--6667849/support.

What a pleasure it was to interview Alexa Ray Joel who’s literally like a daughter to me! This superstar has just released 2 singles off her upcoming EP, Tales From A Winding Tower, as she talks all about the exciting process, plus what it was like growing up as the child of icons, Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley. She also shared what it was like working with her fiancé in her new music videos, plus Alexa could not stop gushing over her true soulmate, her rescue cat, Stella. On the subject of cats, we will be going live to the Cincinnati Zoo with our cat correspondent, Deborah Cribbs. Cat lovers everywhere, you do not want to miss this show! EPISODE NOTES: Singer, Songwriter, Pianist, and Cat Lover Extraordinaire - Alexa Ray Joel Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rappaport-to-the-rescue-on-pet-life-radio-petliferadio-com--6667849/support.