Like Cats and Dogs - Jitesh Jaggi

“My wife showed me a picture of her grandmother petting a lion cub, and said, “We need to at least adopt a dog ASAP.” I knew this day was going to come.”

Like Cats and Dogs

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In this hour, it's raining cats and dogs! (And a few snakes as well.) Reluctant pet owners, canine companionship, and an elderly cat named Rita. This episode is hosted by Moth storyteller Alistair Bane. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Catherine Palmer applies city girl solutions to country problems.
Jitesh Jaggi has a long and storied history with canines. 
Beth Bradley's family gets a dog, to her father's chagrin. 
Lisa Schuldt goes for a wintry walk with her dog.
Katie Vaca does not care for cat love.
Patrick Cleary learns to be dangerous from a declawed, aging cat.
Linda Torres is reunited with her dog after a tour in Afghanistan

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05:35
City Girl

by Catherine Palmer

Catherine Palmer applies city girl solutions to country problems.

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06:37
Man Meets Dog

by Jitesh Jaggi

Jitesh Jaggi has a long and storied history with canines. 

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06:01
Suzy's Second Chance

by Beth Bradley

Beth Bradley’s dad makes a difficult choice to save the family dog.

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05:45
On Thin Ice

by Lisa Schuldt

Lisa Schuldt goes for a wintry walk with her dog.

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05:26
Love to Hate Cats

by Katie Vaca

Katie Vaca does not care for cat love.

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04:27
The Accidental Cat

by Patrick Cleary

Patrick Cleary learns to be dangerous from a declawed, aging cat.

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05:28
My Dog, My Hero

by Linda Torres

Linda Torres is reunited with her dog after a tour in Afghanistan.

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Like Cats and Dogs Extras

Patrick Cleary

Rita

Rita.

Beth Bradley

Beth And Her Dog Ember

Beth and her dog ember

Beth And Her Dad

Beth and her dad.

Suzy The Dog

Suzy the dog.

Katie Vaca

Juan And Katie 2

Juan and Katie

Matt And Katie 2

Matt and Katie

Matt

Matt

Frank

Frank

Juan Ricky Katie

Juan, Ricky, and Katie

Juan And Ricky

Juan and Ricky.

Linda Torres

Linda And Gina In A Dog Park In Joint Base Lewis Mc Chord

Linda and Gina in a dog park in joint base Lewis Mc Chord

Gina In Front Of Walter Reed Army Medical Center When It Was Located On Georgia Avenue In Dc Linda Says This Was The Best Place To Play Fetch At Night

Gina in front of Walter Reed Army Medical Center when it was located on Georgia Avenue in DC. Linda says this was the best place to play fetch at night.

Lisa Schuldt

Sadie And Her Feline Sister Isis  This Photo Was Taken Almost Exactly A Year After The Story Was Told

Sadie and her feline sister Isis. This photo was taken almost exactly a year after the story was told.

Jitesh Jaggi

Jitesh And Coconut

Jitesh and Coconut

Jitesh And Coconut 1
Coconut

Coconut

Coconut And Family

Coconut and family.

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