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

It's a star-studded night of compassion, celebrity glamour, and lifesaving love as award-winning animal advocate Jill Rappaport takes Rappaport to the Rescue LIVE to New York City's Best Friends Animal Society Benefit Gala to Save Them All! Country music superstar Trisha Yearwood kicks off the evening with a heartfelt tribute to animal rescuers, while Destiny's Child singer Michelle Williams delivers a moving performance of "True Colors." Jill catches up with The View co-host Sara Haines about her passion for pet adoption, and Dylan's Candy Bar founder Dylan Lauren shares her love of rescue animals and the emotional journey of losing a beloved pet. The celebrity-filled evening continues with Andrew Lauren, Lauren Bush Lauren, and passionate animal advocate Stephanie Mattera, before Jill sits down with Best Friends Animal Society CEO Julie Castle for an inspiring conversation about the organization's lifesaving mission and exciting plans for a new animal rescue facility in Oyster Bay, New York. From the red carpet to the rescue mission, it's an unforgettable celebration of the people working to give homeless dogs and cats the second chances they deserve. Together, we really can Save Them All!

EPISODE NOTES: LIVE from the Best Friends Animal Society Benefit Gala to Save Them All

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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

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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

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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!

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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

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