Cats That Kept Him Going: How David Maeda's Cats Shaped His Story

About this episode

David Maeda shares how his cats, particularly Mr Max, have influenced his life and created deep connections.

Cats That Kept Him Going: How David Maeda's Cats Shaped His Story. Your host, Julie Marty-Pearson sits down with David Maeda to trace that arc from his first cat, Mr Max, to a home shaped by bonded pairs, big personalities, and the kind of attachment that turns ordinary days into a shared routine you never want to lose. David adopted Max in college and discovered what “cat people” mean when they talk about connection. From hilarious moments like a drooling purr to the ache of com...

People in this episode

Host: Julie Marty-Pearson

Guest: David Maeda

Topics covered

• cat adoption
• animal companionship
• pet stories
• bonded pairs
• personal connection

Keywords

• cats
• adoption
• animal rescue
• pet stories
• bonded pairs
• connection
• David Maeda

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