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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Stories in this Episode
06:01
Suzy's Second Chance
by Beth Bradley
Beth Bradley’s dad makes a difficult choice to save the family dog.
05:28
My Dog, My Hero
by Linda Torres
Linda Torres is reunited with her dog after a tour in Afghanistan.
Extras From This Episode
Like Cats and Dogs Extras
Patrick Cleary

Rita.
Beth Bradley

Beth and her dog ember

Beth and her dad.

Suzy the dog.
Katie Vaca
Juan and Katie
Matt and Katie
Matt
Frank

Juan, Ricky, and Katie

Juan and Ricky.
Linda Torres

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

Jitesh and Coconut


Coconut
Coconut and family.
