Do you share your life with a four legged friend? Do you feel happier, and maybe even healthier because of them? I'm Susan Michals, cat and dog owner, and host of Let’s Get Fur-Real, a new podcast all about cats, dogs, and their roles in our lives and in our culture. I've spent a good portion of my life as a journalist, and I’m also the founder of the two biggest events in the world celebrating our kitty friends and pop culture, CatCon, and Cat Art Show. You'll hear information like the comfort of animals in times of crisis; debunking pet myths, large and small; and even historical anecdotes about famous pets and their owners. And all along the way, you'll hear amazing stories - sometimes hilarious, and always touching - from passionate animal lovers just like you!