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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