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Story of My Pet: Tales of Animal Rescue, Fostering & Adoption

Julie Marty-Pearson
Animal Welfare
Animal Rescue
Fostering
Mental Health
Adoption
Fostering Animals
No-Kill Philosophy
Running
Pet Ownership Education
Smiley
CBD
Marley's Mutts Dog Rescue
DNA Is Love
Dog Adoption
Cat Nutrition
Homemade Cat Food
Cats
Starlight Outreach and Rescue
Education In Animal Care
Texas Animal Shelters

Are you a pet lover with a rescue story close to your heart? You’ve found your new favorite podcast. 🐾

Welcome to The Story of My Pet, where inspiring tales of animal rescue, fostering, and adoption come to life. Each episode shares powerful stories from pet parents, animal advocates, and rescue heroes who’ve opened their hearts and homes to animals in need. From street cats and shelter pups to u... more

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Latest Episodes

Legacy of Ebenezer the Donkey. How One Animal Became a Local Community Legend

In this episode of The Story of My Pet podcast, Julie Marty-Pearson interviews Joe Dimino about his lifelong love of animals and the remarkable community bond formed aroun... more

Kristin on Animal Communication, Shelter Stress, and Seeing Animals for Who They Are

Host Julie Marty Pearson welcomes Kristin Hadley to The Story of My Pet to discuss Kristin’s lifelong love of animals, beginning with her first horse Snowbird, and ... more

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 attachme... more

Unleashing Stories: How Unique Dogs Inspired Children's Books with Leia Barrett.

Host Julie Marty Pearson welcomes children’s author and rescue advocate Leia Barrett, who shares growing up with dogs (including longtime family “unicorn” Dixie) and la... more

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Recent Guests

David Maeda
Cat owner, memoir author
Self/Author
Episode: Cats That Kept Him Going: How David Maeda's Cats Shaped His Story
Leia Barrett
Author of The Odd Dog and other pet-themed children's books, animal rescuer advocate
Story by Leia
Episode: Unleashing Stories: How Unique Dogs Inspired Children's Books with Leia Barrett
Tammy Kaehler
Volunteer with Rescue, Love Your Feral Felines (LYFF)
Love Your Feral Felines (LYFF)
Episode: Love Your Feral Feline: A Special Podcasthon Episode
Amy King
Dog lover and guest sharing pet adoption and loss experiences
None specified
Episode: Paw Prints on Our Hearts: Navigating Pet Loss and Love with Ami King
Stephanie Ford
Co-founder of DNA is Love
DNA is Love
Episode: Capturing Unconditional Love for Pets: A New Way to Remember Pets with DNA is Love
Dave Latoura
Co-founder of DNA is Love
DNA is Love
Episode: Capturing Unconditional Love for Pets: A New Way to Remember Pets with DNA is Love
Connor Long
Works for Marley's Mutts Dog Rescue; key driver of Troops and Tales program
Marley's Mutts Dog Rescue
Episode: Marley's Mutts Launches New Veterans Therapy Program: Shelter Dogs Healing Others
Melissa Brunson
Executive Director of Marley's Mutts Dog Rescue
Marley's Mutts Dog Rescue
Episode: State of Animal Welfare: Updates from Marley's Mutts Dog Rescue's Melissa Brunson
John Garstang
Human-dog relationship coach, shelter advocate, and musician
Episode: Bridging Worlds with Paws: The Journey of a Dog Whisperer from London to Zambia

Host

Julie Marty-Pearson
Host of The Story of My Pet Podcast, storytelling strategist, and advocate for women sharing their stories.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • A must-listen for pet lovers!

    This show is such a joy to listen to! Every episode makes me smile, laugh, or tear up - sometimes all three. Julie is a warm host and great interviewer who makes her guests feel comfortable and listeners feel like they're there in the room with friends. If you love your pets like family, you’ll love this podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GummysMomma
    United States10 months ago
  • Pet lovers unite!

    When I need a smile, this is my go to. How do you not feel happier after listening to loving stories about pets and their people?!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    beckymollenkamp
    United Statesa year ago
  • Amazing Podcast

    Julie does a great job of bringing a variety of topics to help all the pet parents out there! The flow and the feeling of this show is wonderful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alicia Sweezer
    United States2 years ago
  • Pets Grief Too ❤️

    Listening to this pet podcast touch my heart deeply. As a widow navigating grief, the discussions on how pets grieve and what happens when the owner passes away really resonated with me. Thank you for shedding light on such an important topic with so much compassion and understanding.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    abitocd
    United States2 years ago
  • Fellow Animal Lover

    I really enjoy listening to these stories from another animal lover. It’s so important to advocate for these little angels that live to make us so happy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JosieTheCoach
    United States2 years ago

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Genuine, compassionate conversations that educate and uplift rescuers and pet lovers.
Warm host and welcoming guests that feel like friends in the room.
Stories that acknowledge pet grief and rescue challenges while offering hope and community support.
Consistently positive, resource-filled episodes with practical tips for adoption and fostering.

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Paw Prints on Our Hearts: Navigating Pet Loss and Love with Ami King
Q: How did your experiences with rescue dogs shape your outlook on pet ownership and adoption?
They demonstrated the need for patience, proper training, and a supportive home; adopted dogs can thrive even with anxiety if given consistent care and an understanding environment.
Love Your Feral Feline: A Special Podcasthon Episode
Q: What does LYFF do on a day-to-day basis to support the community in San Diego County?
Tammy describes the all-volunteer model, the adoption center, the TNR program, a low-cost spay/neuter initiative, educational outreach, and events that connect volunteers with animals and potential adopters.
Love Your Feral Feline: A Special Podcasthon Episode
Q: How did you get involved with Love Your Feral Felines and what keeps you volunteering?
Tammy explains that her experience with a feral cat at home led to a deep commitment, and she found LYFF's mission aligned with her values—saving cats, promoting TNR, and expanding adoption opportunities through education and outreach.
Cats That Kept Him Going: How David Maeda's Cats Shaped His Story
Q: What was the motivation behind writing the memoir and including the cat chapters?
He wanted to memorialize each cat and show how their personalities shaped his life beyond his political career, using the cats' stories to illustrate resilience and care.
Cats That Kept Him Going: How David Maeda's Cats Shaped His Story
Q: How did Mr. Max influence your decisions about expanding your cat family?
Mr. Max's influence and the emotional impact of his passing led David to adopt two cats to fill the void and provide mutual companionship.

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This show centers on heartwarming and actionable stories from people who foster, rescue, and adopt pets, with a strong emphasis on humane animal welfare and practical tips for volunteers, shelters, and families. Across episodes, listeners hear about navigating life with pets, the realities of shelters and rescue work, and creative ways to support animals—from fostering and adoption to grief and memorialization. A few standout traits include the host's compassionate interviewing style, collaborations with rescue organizations and pet-focused brands, and episodes that blend personal narratives with concrete advice and community action. This mix makes it a valuable listen for prospective guests and sponsors who want to reach compassionate anim... more

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1. David Maeda
2. Leia Barrett
3. Tammy Kaehler
4. Amy King
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8. Melissa Brunson

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