Exotic Pet Facts

Roof Rats are different to 'Fancy Rats' or 'Norway Rats' which are the usual pets. And this guy I speak with in this episode is breeding and promoting pet roof rats. Why? How are they different? How do you look after them? What is his set up like? Would you consider having them as a pet? Pet Roof Rats   As always, come and find me on https://www.stolenourhearts.com and listen to Ferret Paradigm, my other podcast.     

Welcome to Fauna Paradigm!  Come on over to https://www.stolenourhearts.com which is the website for all of my love based projects, so far, Fauna Paradigm and Ferret Paradigm, my animal podcasts. If you'd like to learn more about ferrets, please check out Ferret Paradigm.Podcast Promo: Humane Nature (find on any podcasting app). Follow her on Instagram as Stumblesafari.   

I speak with Marika Bell from The Deal With Animals podcast about a whole lot of things we were interested in. Friendships between and with animals, research on sheep and sheep friendships, animal advocacy, farm animals having personalities, big cats, veganism, zookeepers, dog training, history of zoos, ferrets, civets and ethical farming. This is a two part episode. 

I speak with Sydney The Squirrel's dad about all things Sydney and many things Squirrel. Sydney is a squirrel with a disability but living his best life.    Find Sydney at: https://www.instagram.com/sydvicious2019/ to see what he looks like and keep up with him!   Find Sydney's Dad at: https://www.nascent.la for his energy healing of animals.   Find the Stolen Our Hearts Membership Program at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stolenourhearts for extras and for ferret mentorship. Join the Stolen Our Hearts mailing list at: https://mailchi.mp/994e110f6062/stolen-our-hearts-freebies-and-email-list for reminders, some freebies and announcements. 

Come with us into the world of equine rescue. So much I didn't know about the horse 'industry' and the meat industry in the USA. What's it like in your country? Did you know you can buy zebras easily in the USA? All Seated In a Barn saves thousands of horses, ponies, donkeys and a few other equines and it is fascinating. Find out what it's like!   https://www.instagram.com/allseatedinabarn/ https://www.allseatedinabarn.com/how-to-help 

We talk about chinchillas, iguanas and various lizards and snakes.    The Membership Program can be found at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stolenourhearts/Jennifer suggests you get involved politically with pet related laws/bills and to make sure you see a good exotics vet. 

Nova, age 11, talks with me extensively about horses and goats, and also pigs, donkeys and more. She is a font of knowledge and has her own horse training business. 

A chat with Kilian from Germany about pets and their emotions- there's a book that claims all mammals have the same basic emotions that humans have. Do you agree? Is it obvious?  We just have a chat and I bring up ferrets and rats quite often.   Kilian will be making a podcast later called Random Kili and it will be an interview show. 

Wow, this episode has some really interesting gems. I speak with Billie Dean of A Place of Peace Sanctuary here in Australia. She has the rare opportunity of being able to witness the societies that animals create when they're not 'farmed' or kept to human rules. We talk geese, brumbies (Australian wild horses), sheep, wild cats, and cows, as well as the 2020 bushfires and her experiences with that terrifying ordeal and the native animals affected by it. Billie shares her views on how animals and nature should be cared for- it might not be for everyone, but it's interesting and it's something to think about. I also have a horrible coughing fit so I'm muted for most of it... whoops. Please excuse me. You know those times when you can't stop coughing but you just have to continue? That was me.Stick around to the end to find out how you can help the sanctuary, or go directly to the links below. If you  have any ideas how Billie can raise more money without having people traipse through the farm and disturb the animals, please, let her know!Deep Peace Trust- donate here to this worthy causeA Place of Peace Sanctuary website- articles, photos, buy Billies books and join her courses/classes and more! Deep Peace Instagram- Beautiful photos and videos. Stolen Our Hearts Facebook Page Stolen Our Hearts Facebook Group Stolen Our Hearts Instagram Stolen Our Hearts Membership Program/Donations

The host of the Podcast Feathers and Friends (Spotify Link) comes on to talk with me about his parrot family members. If you've ever considered getting a bird, this episode is a must listen, he shares a lot of the reality of taking care of birds inside your house that interact with you as part of the family.  Will he ever find a bird friendly date? I hope so! Dating applications are welcome haha.   The Facebook Group: Stolen Our Hearts Ferret and Exotic Pets Group The Membership Program: Sign up soon so you get the early pricing!  To be invited to free fun pet chat sessions join my mailing list.