Jackson Galaxy (My Cat From Hell host) biography, family, facts

Richard Kirschner may not be a name many people are accustomed to, but the same cannot be said about Jackson Galaxy or Cat Daddy. Jackson Galaxy, born Richard Kirschner, is an animal behavioural expert famous for hosting the reality TV series My Cat From Hell. Others may remember him from his appearances on Think Like a Cat and Cats 101. He is also the author of a bestselling book titled Catification.

Some people get excited by the mention of the name Jackson Galaxy because, in him, they have a friend and role model to look up to in matters cats. In every sense of the phrase, Jackson is the modern-day celebrity. He has gained fame and build a career by finding a niche and showcasing it through reality television.

Jackson Galaxy profile summary

• Birth name: Richard Kirschner
• Other names: Jackson Galaxy, Cat Daddy
• Date of birth: April 28, 1966
• Place of birth: New York City, New York, USA
• Age: 54 years old
• Star sign: Taurus
• Nationality: American
• Height: 1.88 m
• Weight: 181 Kg
• Spouse: Minoo Rahbar
• Occupation: Cat behaviourist and television host

Jackson Galaxy biography

Richard Kirschner was born on April 28, 1966, in New York City, United States. How old is Jackson Galaxy? He is 54 years old. When he became an adult, he changed his name from Richard Kirschner to Jackson Galaxy through a legal process. Other than that, very little is known about Jackson's family, childhood, and education.

The reality TV personality is famous for hosting My Cat From Hell show. This is not what he had always wanted to do. He had every intention of becoming a rock musician when growing up.

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Career

Jackson's career with cats began when he enrolled in training in cat behaviour with the Humane Society. He worked for a while at the society caring for cats after being trained.

He wanted to do this work independently hence decided to set up a cat consultancy company called Little Big Cat. He co-established the company with holistic veterinarian Jean Hofve in 2002. Their primary focus was to provide cat owners with professional advice on physical symptoms of the disease and behavioural factors.

In 2007, Jackson left Boulder for Los Angeles keen on reviving his music career. How did Jackson Galaxy lose weight? While in Boulder, the cat behaviourist underwent a gastric bypass operation, after which he weighed 250 pounds.

He adopted a vegan diet to help him keep fit, but he never really got to revive his music career. He continued as a private cat consultant teaming up with rescue organizations and animal shelters. He also started hosting My Cat From Hell that aired on Animal Planet.

Wife

Jackson Galaxy is married to Minoo Rahbah, who is also an animal enthusiast. Their wedding was held in a sanctuary by the name Best Friends Animal Society in Utah in June of 2014. Their dog Mooshka served as the ring bearer at the wedding.

Jackson had no plans about getting married, but when he met Minoo at a funds drive for a kitten rescue shelter, things changed.

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Facts

What nationality is Jackson Galaxy? Does Jackson Galaxy have cats? Here are some quick facts about Cat From Hell guy.

• He was born as Richard Kirschner but changed his name legally to Jackson Galaxy in his twenties.
• Jackson Galaxy was born in New York City on April 28, 1966, making the 54-year-old an American nationality.
• He was a food addict and weighed up to 400 pounds, but after a gastric bypass operation, he weighed 250 pounds.
• Jackson Galaxy wife, Minoo Rahbah, is also an animal enthusiast and rescuer, which is why on their wedding day, their dog Mooshka was the ring bearer.
• He is an author for a bestselling book titled 'Catification' in which he wrote about cats.
• Jackson Galaxy co-founded the Little Big Cat company alongside Dr Jean Hofve.
• Jackson wanted to be a rock star, and as a child, he played the guitar but ended up being a cat behaviourist.

Jackson Galaxy's love for animals has helped change his life for the better. His experiences with animals had a significant impact on him and made him more affectionate with cats. Cats not only changed his life for the better but also made him the star he is today.

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