I thought that I was a crazy pet owner, but now I realize I'm not so bad.
I like gifts that provide a dual purpose.
There's something to be said for going to a shelter and checking out the adults first because you can really get to know the personalities of the animals. Whereas when you get a puppy or kitten, you don't really know what you're going to end up getting.
The first book was called 'Oh My Dog,' and it's kind of a whole huge resource book on when you go adopt a dog to the dog's final days.
So often animals come into shelters where their owners have passed away. And they've been perfect pets for most of their lives. So there's an adult animal sitting in a cage that's completely trained, sleeps through the night, is past that puppy stage.
Cats are so easy. I would definitely welcome more cats into the Stern household.
My fantasy would be to adopt a bulldog from bulldog rescue and a big old mutt from North Shore Animal Shelter.
When you adopt an animal at a shelter you are saving two lives.
At home, he's a 100-percent softie; that's who he is. I just blew his cover. When Howard has a really stressful day at work or he feels overwhelmed, it's funny, I point to the foster room. After 30 seconds of being there with these baby kittens or these special needs cats, it just changes your whole mood.
People think I love only cats and dogs. I love all animals.
Kittens are the best therapy.
Cats thrive when they can walk around and sleep in a patch of sunlight.
One thing about cats: They are extremely clean animals.
What I love about the 'Kitten Bowl' is all of the participants, all of our 'players' are up for adoption.
Everything about 'Kitten Bowl' has been so tremendous.
If I'm a crazy cat lady, so be it. I'm very proud.
Having a pet only brings more love into a home and it's the greatest thing I've ever experienced.
I'm the spokesperson for the North Shore Animal League America. So, I'd go on morning shows on their behalf. I also work closely with the Wildlife Rescue Center in the Hamptons.
I truly believe in Claritin. I'm actually allergic to cats, and whenever my eyes get watery, I just pop a Claritin.
My husband was like, 'Sure, we can adopt cats, but you know, I love my dog.' But I have to say he's just as in love with these cats as he is with Bianca the bulldog, and they've really enriched our lives to the point of just complete bliss.
