Isabel Alvarez Arata: A Dog Parent Decides to Adopt a Cat!
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.
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BIO:
Born in Ecuador, raised in Miami, FL, and having lived across the US and in Europe, Isabel is fascinated by culture, language, and the arts. Fueled by her first encounter with rescue work and volunteerism at 17-years-old, Isabel believes her life's purpose is to help companion animals live better lives.
Since 2008, Isabel has inspired and encouraged pet parents and pet industry professionals to do right by their pets and the pets in their care through exercise, conscientious attention, proper nutrition, and more.
Founder of The Wag Pack, a pet care company formerly based in Northern Virginia and now fully online, Isabel knows the pet care industry, top pet care experts, and must-have pet products.
A self-described gourmand and former hospitality industry professional, Isabel blends her love of life, travel, and wine with her passion for pets in Covered in Pet Hair, a boozy web show for pet lovers.