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

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Podcast: [Story of My Pet: Tales of Animal Rescue, Fostering & Adoption](https://stenobird.com/podcast/story-of-my-pet-tales-of-animal-rescue-fostering-adoption-5440347)
Published: 2026-04-12T00:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1727

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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...

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