Rappaport To The Rescue on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)

Rappaport To The Rescue on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)

Rappaport to the Rescue is a one-of-a-kind show filled with heart, soul and info… all about rescue and adoption, and how our fur angels have not only enhanced our lives but changed our lives forever. Jill Rappaport is an award-winning animal advocate, network journalist, best selling author, and creator of a very successful pet line of products for shelter dogs and cats. She was also the first to put animal adoption on the broadcast map with her national groundbreaking segment, “Bow to Wow” which ran on NBC’s Today Show for several years and had a 100% adoption record! Jill will also feature nationally renowned experts from veterinarians to behaviorists, plus A-list celebrities and other well-known folks whose lives are so much more fulfilled thanks to their four-legged rescue friends! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rappaport-to-the-rescue-on-pet-life-radio-petliferadio-com--6667849/support.

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Rappaport To The Rescue Paw 77: Home on the Very Diversified Range with Actor and Horse Lover, Riley Smith

December 17, 2025 • 19 mins
Actor. singer, inventor and horseman extraordinaire. Riley Smith is riding quite the wave of success. We’ll catch up with the multi-talented star, and then we go live with our cat correspondent, Deborah Cribbs!

EPISODE NOTES: IHome on the Very Diversified Range with Actor and Horse Lover, Riley Smith

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Rappaport To The Rescue Paw 76: It’s Cat Chat Today as We Go Live from Best Friends!

December 12, 2025 • 7 mins
So excited to finally meet my cat correspondent DeborahCribbs in person! At one of the most Purr-fect pet adoption centers- Best Friends in SoHo!

EPISODE NOTES: It’s Cat Chat Today as We Go Live from Best Friends!

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Rappaport To The Rescue Paw 75: LIVE FROM NEW YORK… IT’S CHEVY CHASE ON RAPPAPORT TO THE RESCUE!

December 3, 2025 • 30 mins
He’s one of the most beloved characters on the big and small screen, and I’ve had the great pleasure of getting to know Chevy Chase and his family. Talent aside, this comedic genius is a huge animal advocate, which is just another reason to love him more. I caught up with Chevy on the heels of the debut of his new documentary, “I’m Chevy Chase and You’re Not”. This is a podcast you don’t want to miss.

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Rappaport To The Rescue Paw 74: A One-of-a-Kind Sanctuary for Animals Society Has Given Up On

November 20, 2025 • 36 mins
This is one of the most important shows you’ll ever listen to. Whitney Knowlton Lowery is the founder of Last Chance Animal Rescue and St. Francis Farm, and she is truly doing God’s work saving and giving a beautiful life to countless animals that were discarded or about to be euthanized.

EPISODE NOTES: A One-of-a-Kind Sanctuary for Animals Society Has Given Up On

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Rappaport To The Rescue Paw 73: Breaking News Affecting NYC Carriage Horses! Ryder’s Law Fails to Pass

November 15, 2025 • 26 mins
It’s one of the most heartbreaking, controversial issues in New York City. And just last night, the proposed ban for the carriage horses was denied! I talked exclusively with the executive director of NYCLASS before this bill was killed. As Edita Birnkrant tells the heartbreaking realities of what these horses go through on a daily basis. But we still can make a difference! You must listen to this show because your voice can STIL...
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Rappaport To The Rescue Paw 72: We’re Off “To the Rescue” Gala That Is….

November 11, 2025 • 18 mins
It is one of the premier animal welfare events of the year- And I caught up with celeb host Amy Sedaris, Rachel Dratch plus I chatted with the President and CEO of Humane World for Animals Kitty Block, to get all the behind-the-scenes excitement and festivities!

EPISODE NOTES: We’re Off “To the Rescue” Gala That Is….

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Rappaport To The Rescue Paw 71: Kicking Off TODAY My Home for the Holidays Campaign With BEST FRIENDS

November 2, 2025 • 10 mins
It’s that time of year to start the most heartfelt campaign- the 2025 Home For The Holidays campaign with Jill Rappaport. As always, this campaign centers around the underdogs and undercats often left languishing in shelters nationwide. This year I am beyond thrilled to announce I will be collaborating with the beloved Best Friends Animal Society on this initiative.

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Rappaport To The Rescue Paw 70: Catching Up with Country Crooner Craig Wayne Boyd

October 28, 2025 • 24 mins
Craig Wayne Boyd is not only a country singer extraordinaire, he's also an incredible songwriter who won season 7 of NBC's The Voice. Not to mention, Boyd is a major animal advocate who's love of horses has left an indelible mark on his life and career. And he is paying it forward by supporting the Horses for Mental Health Campaign while sharing his lifelong experiences with his beloved horses.

Also in this episode, we will catch...
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Rappaport To The Rescue Paw 69: Best Friends Cofounder, and CEO Julie Castle

October 13, 2025 • 30 mins
A fascinating talk with the woman behind Best Friends Animal Society, Julie Castle.

And a special chat with Broadway star Sierra Boggess and fashion influencer Ivy Getty as they all gear up for their big fundraising gala on October 20th.

EPISODE NOTES: Best Friends Cofounder, and CEO Julie Castle

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Rappaport To The Rescue Paw 68: Live from the ASPCA 2025 Humane Awards

October 10, 2025 • 18 mins
On location at the Plaza Hotel in NYC with this year’s recipients of the ASPCA’s Humane Awards, definitely one of the most heartfelt events in animal welfare!

EPISODE NOTES: Live from the ASPCA 2025 Humane Awards

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Rappaport To The Rescue - Paw 67: Neil Patrick Harris & David Burtka and Their Book, Both Sides Of The Glass

September 30, 2025 • 27 mins
A wonderful candid conversation with Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka all about their new book, new pet project, new Broadway show, but it was especially heartwarming to hear about their beautiful twins and their 4 beloved pooches!

EPISODE NOTES: Neil Patrick Harris & David Burtka and Their Book, Both Sides Of The Glass

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Rappaport To The Rescue - Paw 66: Remembering Robert Redford

September 16, 2025 • 15 mins
It is with such great sadness to lose this legend, but I was one of the lucky ones who got to know Robert Redford personally, he was even the cover of my bestselling book, People We Know, Horses They Love, and he truly changed my life forever.

EPISODE NOTES: Remembering Robert Redford

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Rappaport To The Rescue - Paw 65: UP Close and Personal With The UPtown Girl, Christie Brinkley

September 15, 2025 • 31 mins
Live from BookHampton in East Hampton I interviewed my pal Christie Brinkley about her new best selling book Uptown Girl, her love of animals, the new documentary about Billy Joel, and a special exclusive treat at the end as Alexa Ray Joel joined us for all the fun and sang us out!

EPISODE NOTES: UP Close and Personal With The UPtown Girl, Christie Brinkley

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Rappaport To The Rescue - Paw 64: Donna Karan & Georgina Bloomberg with me Live from the Hampton Classic Horse Show on Adoption Day

August 28, 2025 • 14 mins
It’s the 50th anniversary of the legendary Hampton Cassic Horse Show! Today Rappaport to the Rescue goes live from the event I host every year, adoption day, and I’m joined by some very famous faces, designer extraordinaire, Donna Karan, equestrian and philanthropist, Georgina Bloomberg and my new co-cost Stefania De Felice. A huge thanks to the Equus Foundation for putting this event on and my pal Valerie Angeli. For her tireless...
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Rappaport To The Rescue - Paw 63: My New National Campaign To Save Seniors Lives One Smile at a Time

August 20, 2025 • 28 mins
I am honored to be the face of the Grey Muzzle Organization’s national fundraiser, called Sunshine & Summer Smiles. Together and with your help we are aiming our efforts at dental care for our seniors and every dollar you give goes to saving their lives. Today we are one on one with the organization’s executive director, Denise Fleck to talk about how they are putting their money where senior dogs’ mouths are!

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Rappaport To The Rescue - Paw 62: Cats and Kittens Now Really Have Something to Purr About!

July 29, 2025 • 26 mins
Cat lovers… have we got a show for you! Meet Deborah Cribbs, who has created this cat and kitten mission with a heartfelt, life-saving movement.

EPISODE NOTES: Cats and Kittens Now Really Have Something to Purr About!

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Rappaport To The Rescue - Paw 61: One on One with Meredith Vieira - Award-Winning Journalist, Talk Show Host, Game Show Host, Incredible A

June 30, 2025 • 30 mins
Every year starting 6 years ago, we end June the way we started with an exclusive interview with the one and only Meredith Vieira! Well, she’s back…. and we had a heartfelt conversation about her incredible losses this year of her beloved husband Richard, and her last remaining pet. Please listen to this incredibly candid and beautiful conversation with Meredith.

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Rappaport To The Rescue - Paw 60: Horsing Around for Memorial Day

May 23, 2025 • 25 mins
For L.A. Berry horses have been her life personally and professionally! As a journalist she puts her heart and soul in every piece she writes to make a difference for the horses and the people who love them! And as an ambassador for the Seen Through Horses Campaign she walks the talk for these majestic creatures.

EPISODE NOTES: Horsing Around for Memorial Day

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Rappaport To The Rescue - Paw 59: Animal Trainer Extraordinaire Bill Berloni is the Man Behind the Movie, The Friend

April 17, 2025 • 25 mins
From Broadway to the small screen, to the big screen… when it comes to animal training, who you gonna call??? Bill Berloni of course!!!. And he did it to perfection again, training the mega star Great Dane in the new film, The Friend.

EPISODE NOTES: Animal Trainer Extraordinaire Bill Berloni is the Man Behind the Movie, The Friend

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Rappaport To The Rescue - Paw 58: One on One with Makeup Artist Extraordinaire Bobbi Brown, Who Has Created a Cosmetic Empire!

March 10, 2025 • 34 mins
Bobbi Brown has left an indelible mark on the beauty industry, building not one, but two empires! And in the process has also managed to write 10 books, including a memoir, out in the Fall. But when she’s not busy making us all beautiful, she’s home with her beloved family, which includes her fur rescue kids!

EPISODE NOTES: One on One with Makeup Artist Extraordinaire Bobbi Brown, Who Has Created a Cosmetic Empire!

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