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. 

Dedicated bunny parents Meg and Jason moved to Hawaii, taking their two babies, bunnies, in the cabin with them. They also talk about getting two male rabbits to bond, food, picky eaters, who should have rabbits, how they got into it, free roaming rabbits, rabbit mannerisms and more. If you've ever wanted a rabbit this episode would be a great way to start your research!

Cindy is an Animal Communicator and has 17 alpacas on her farm. She's never done drugs but she's 'done dogs'. Her journey to being an Animal Communicator is a bit unusual but now she uses her skills to improve the lives of pets and their people all over the world through zoom and real life workshops. She tells me about her alpacas and what they're like as well as speaking to my ferrets!    Your Energy Healer- Cindy's homepage. Buy Me a Coffee-  Support me and the show and get something in return

I speak with Georgiana about her stories about her pets from childhood to now. She's had mice, rabbits, birds, a horse and ducklings along with dogs and cats. As a child she was always bringing in animals she had made friends with. 

Are you involved in the pet industry? Do you make or sell things for pets, for pet owners? Do you have a service? Do you run a rescue? Do you want to be an influencer with your pet? This episode is for you. Skarlet Rockwood returns with her expertise about Instagram and other social media and gives some excellent tips on business, monetising, influencing, finding followers, photography, your looks and presentation and more.  Instagram Profits FB Group:  Skarlet's Accounts: https://skarletrockwood.com/      

How can we work through some common pet related concerns we might have with our partners? How do pets help our relationships? How do our relationships help our pets?Dr Dana McNeil, Marriage and Family Therapist is here to answer some questions about resentment, sharing of tasks, boundaries, choice of pet, when is the best time to get a pet, when is something a dealbreaker and more.    The Therapy Getaway  If you are in San Diego, The Relationship Place.   Dana's Personal Website

Skarlet  Rockwood talks with me about her rabbit Houdini, rabbit breeding, different rabbit breeds, ethical care of rabbits, rabbit myths, rabbit intelligence and more. A great episode from Stolen Our Hearts podcast, reposted to Fauna Paradigm.    Houdini's Intagram Page Skarlet's Website Fur Social Acadamy teaching digital marketing to pet professionals Skarlet's Social Media For Pet Professional's Business Skarlet's Facebook Page for her Instagram Strategist for Pet Professionals Business Instagram Profits Facebook Group     Rabbit Websites:   http://www.arba.nethttp://www.rabbit.org

Episode from 2022 but it's worth listening to!  Do you want to make some New Years Resolutions that are to do with your pet of choice? I give some suggestions.    Stolen Our Hearts Website with links to the Facebook Page and Group, TikTok, Buy Me a Coffee, membership program, and the other podcast. 

Pey Carter talks with me about their service dogs, disabilities, crested geckos and gargoyle geckos and their duck army!    https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stolenourhearts donate $5 to Stolen Our Hearts if you enjoy it, help to keep it going. Pledge $2 a month to get rewards! There's a membership program too, and a mentor program where I help with ferrets.    Find Pey on https://www.peycarter.com/ they've recently written a book called My Body's Not Your Dartboard.         

What happens to your pets after they die? I have a chat with Medium, Daniel Jackson, who can see the spirits of passed away animals (and people) including pets, and can see Spirit Animals which guide people and help them. He shares what he believes happens to humans and animals in the afterlife and asks his Angels questions about me!  Happy Halloween!   https://beyond-the-veil.com/ 

Are you interested in having a python of your very own? I speak with Entropy about their ball python, a common starter snake in the USA and Europe (unavailable in Australia).