Ep 19. Beth Stern

In season 14, episode 19 of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Ellen welcomes animal activist and author Beth Stern to the show. Beth is well-known for her work with animal rescue organizations and promoting the adoption of shelter animals.

Ellen starts the show by talking to Beth about her latest book, "Yoda Gets a Buddy." The book is about Beth's experience adopting a second cat to keep her rescue cat, Yoda, company. Beth tells Ellen that the book is meant to encourage people to adopt animals from shelters and to consider getting a second animal to keep their current pet company.

Ellen also asks Beth about her work with the North Shore Animal League in New York. Beth explains that the Animal League has a no-kill policy and encourages people to adopt animals instead of buying them from pet stores. She also talks about the importance of spaying and neutering pets to prevent overpopulation and the need for euthanizing animals in shelters.

To lighten the mood, Ellen plays a game called "Cat or Dog?" with Beth. Ellen shows pictures of animals and Beth has to guess whether they are cats or dogs. The game is a hit with the audience and Ellen and Beth have a lot of fun playing.

In the next segment, Ellen surprises Beth by bringing out a group of kittens available for adoption from the North Shore Animal League. Beth is thrilled and plays with the kittens while encouraging viewers to adopt pets from shelters instead of buying them from pet stores.

Ellen then switches gears and brings out singer and actor Harry Connick Jr. Ellen, Beth, and Harry play a game of "Heads Up!" where they have to act out and guess different animal sounds. The game is hilarious and the audience loves it.

Finally, Ellen showcases a heartwarming video of a shelter dog named Eba who has finally found her forever home. The video shows Eba meeting her new owner for the first time and the two forming an instant bond. Beth comments on how important it is for shelter animals to find loving homes and how rewarding it is for both the animal and the owner.

Overall, season 14, episode 19 of The Ellen DeGeneres Show is a heartwarming and informative episode that highlights the importance of adopting pets from shelters and the work of animal rescue organizations. Beth Stern is a great guest and her love for animals shines through in her interview and interactions with Ellen and the audience.