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Ferret enthusiast, Storyteller, LGBTQIA+ diversity and mental health advocate

14/10/2024

Trixie loves massages. Her and George love being handled ❤️

03/10/2024

My brother, Rocky, a two-year-old Rottweiler (as of Halloween) has recently moved in with the ferrets. Previously, he was under the care of my now-deceased parents. As an outdoor dog, Rocky is adapting to his new environment. Notably, the ferrets enjoy interacting with him through the security screen 💙🦴🐕

27/09/2024

PunXsie, Fiercely protective of her Dad The Beast ❤️

10/09/2024

Todays one of those days my heart aches to see those warm, beautiful eyes of comfort and love.
Such a kind soul. Love you Miss Newt 🌈

09/09/2024

Trixie and Georgeus. These two are so affectionate, sweet, both loves kisses and cuddles. Beautiful souls ❤️💙

03/09/2024

📖 Out today! 📖

Dymocks Books has named Sheltered one of the September, non fiction books of the month! 😻

Oh how I miss my Newt. Such a kind soul and such an honour to share her story of resilience, inspiration and helping me on my mental health
journey.

Congratulation Melody Horrill and thank you for sharing a collection of stories, bringing them to life with grace, kindness and empathy ❤️

30/08/2024

Meet George and Trixie! 😍

Black eyed white siblings who are adorable, sweet and very affectionate. We are in love with them! It’s nice to have more ferret energy / vibes in the house ❤️

They’re being treated like the prince and princess they are 👑

28/08/2024

Over the last year and half, I have been contributing towards a book with author, journalist and friend Melody Horrill

Melody’s first book ‘A Dolphin Called Jock’ is a beautiful story around personal experience with trauma and how animals can help people recover. The stories in this book are around individuals with rescue animals who have rescued their new owners.

Her latest book out next Tuesday is titled ‘Sheltered’ which is a collection of stories from individuals who have experienced personal trauma in their lives and how a rescue animal has helped them on their road to recovery.

This was a very difficult story to share. I have anxiety which can be almost debilitatating at times, can affect your overall quality of life and wellbeing. At the time I shared my story I was dealing with what it will be like to no longer have my mom, my best friend in my life. Mom was diagnosed with lung cancer and melanoma 14 years ago, fought fiercely for a long time. Sadly, Mom passed away recently due to her illness. I was also dealing with unwanted sexual harassment and bullying from a colleague in a previous environment with absolutely no support. I am sure you can appreciate my mental health was on a serious decline. Sharing my story around the love, inspiration, and admiration I have for Newt really did help me.

Newt didn’t have the best start to life. She was in an accident when she was only a few weeks old, due to nerve damage was unable to use her back legs correctly. However not only did she adapt, she managed to live a great life and even raised two kits (Hunk and PunXsie) Sadly Newt also lost her life unexpectedly, very recently. I miss her dearly every day.

This was a very cathartic period in my life. The moment where you realise what’s important to you, what you stand for as a human being, using your voice to stand up for yourself. Sharing my story was one of the biggest ‘aha’ moments of my life. I could never thank Newt and every other ferret we have in our family for the love and support they provide. Always unconditional and without judgement. Newt and I relied on each other a lot. Without Newt and our other ferret family members, I would not be the person I am today. I would also like to personally thank Melody who has been such a kind, respectful being who handled my story with grace and empathy and someone I consider a friend.

I hope you enjoy reading the book when it is released in all major bookstores in Australia next Tuesday the 3rd of September 2024.

Dook in peace Newt and thank you for everything. 🌈

Links below where you can pre-order and purchase the book 📖🤘🏽❤️

https://ultimopress.com.au/products/sheltered

https://www.dymocks.com.au/book/sheltered-by-melody-horrill-9781761153631

25/08/2024

Our business suffered a lot of losses this year. My best friend - my Mom, out beautiful Buddy, our precious Newt, and darling Wiki all have passed away in a matter of months. Whilst we didn’t plan on adopting any new ferrets, we were presented with several at show day last Sunday needing new homes 🥹 we wanted to do something good and bring some joy into our lives. Pictured are our newest adoptions Trixie and Jorgeous! 1 and a half year old siblings they are black eyed whites and they kind of look like they could have been Buddy’s kits if he had them. 🥰 they’re still adjusting and maybe missing their old mama but no major fights with Beast Hunk and Punxsie so looking good!

I can’t thank the two fellas here enough for the constant support and kindness they have been to me. There’s no way I could have gotten through these past few weeks without them.
Love you both to the moon and back. Apologies for lack of any online presence, not currently my priority. We’re just bringing some happiness into
Our lives and enjoying time with our new family members. Sending love to all 💗

27/07/2024

Fly high my boy, Wicky. No more pain where you are now. 🌈

13/07/2024

I don’t have children. I do have my ferrets and they are my children. I love them, I care for them – they are my world. They are such a major part of my life I would say that they are part of me and my personality. Some people don’t have children because they can’t have them based on their lifestyle, potentially cannot have children. Every time I lose one of my kids a piece of me is taken away and doesn’t return. I like to think that they took a piece f my heart with them to the other side and that I’m OK with. Newt passed very unexpectedly and tragically I lost my baby girl yesterday. Newt. I still can’t quite comprehend what happened. We only lost Buddy a few weeks back and I still haven’t fully dealt with that. For me losing one of my ferrets is like losing a child, I have nothing to compare it too, this is my experience.

Newt was and always will be my special girl. She was disabled, didn’t have the best start to life but her determination to adapt to not being able to use her back legs was inspirational. Newt was so placid. She loved to be held, picked up, hugged, kissed, and cuddled. She was a daddys girl through and through, she was a pricness and deserved to be treated that way. She was the most unique baby I’ve had, the bond was so incredibly special, something I am so grateful for. However, my selfishness wants her back with me. I communicate this not to inform people, gain attention for sympathy. It’s for my own mental health, to be able to understand and process it eventually. Newt and The Beast helped raise their children PunXsie and Hunk. They will feel her loss.

Wickett is sadly losing his life after being diagnosed with adrenaline disease couple of days after Buddy passed. It’s just a lot of loss in a short period of time. The family we created is disappearing one by one and that’s a difficult situation to comprehend.

Weather you have human children or fur children, GO, GIVE THEM A HUG and KISS, tell them how much you love them because sometimes the unexpected happens. I wish I could have told Newt one last time how much I love her while she’s resting on my chest staring at me with those big, incredibly beautiful, intelligent eyes.

Rest in peace baby girl, Your family are waiting for you – Give my love to Lulu, Dexter, Taffy, Lelu, Boo and Buddy. They’ll take are of you. I can’t wait for the day to see you again and have you in my arms. Lots of love, forever Your Dads ❤️

23/06/2024

Good on ya Hunk! Winning third place at the Western Australian Ferret and Ferreting Society annual ferret race 🏆🤘🏽🏁

18/04/2024

Congrats Melody Horrill! 👏❤️🤘🏽

07/03/2024

I’m not entirely sure what he’s trying to tell us….
🤷🏽‍♂️😂🦦

05/03/2024

An otter, an albino and a weirdo walk into a bar….🦦

25/10/2023

Not ferrets in this post but you do get quokkas! Had a work trip to Rottnest island last Friday. What a great day out! We removed barriers from trees that were played 10 years ago then I got to spend the next 5 hours playing with the quokkas 🥰 The ferrets were sniffing me out big time when I got home 😆

08/10/2023

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03/09/2023

Todays about the fathers out there.
First picture is my papa Tony Farrimond Circa 1970s (you can tell where I get my hair) 💁🏼‍♂️ who’s been the best dad anyone could ask for, love you lots 🎸

Next picture is of myself and the The Ferret whisperer. He’s a terrific dad to the many ferrets weve had in our family over the years and our current 6 little sh*ts we love more than anything ❤️

Happy Father’s Day to the dads and fur daddies out there 🤘🏽

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Trixie loves massages. Her and George love being handled ❤️

PunXsie, Fiercely protective of her Dad The Beast ❤️

Dook in peace baby girl ❤️

What happens when The Beast steals my slipper 🥿

Ok ok ok not ferret related but I adore all animals. I felt priveldged watching mama feeding her babies! 🐣

Man these two play rough but I assure you they’re best mates. Crazy morning antics with Lelu and Wicky 💁🏼‍♂️

I’ll bite your face 😬❤️😂

It’s been a rough few days but this instantly made me smile. Sharing the love ❤️✌️❤️

I was wondering how Wicky has been getting on the bench tops…..Now I know 🤷🏽‍♂️

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I have created this page and various groups on social media to myth bust incorrect information on ferrets and ferret care and share my story on how I become The Ferret guy.

Some years ago I met my partner, and his three ferrets Lulu, Dexter and Taffy gave me the standard Dad response of eyeballing me up and down, inspecting me to see if I can join their tight knit business. Over the month and years we formed a strong bond, played together, comforted each other and then slowly one by one they left me. Each one had such an impact on my life and changed who I am for the better. We now have four ferrets Boo, Buddy, Wickett and Leeloo who are my absolute world, they’re my family and this page shares some of our chaotic lives with you, combined with my love of all things 1980’s

I am part of a ferret charity that helps re-home and rescue lost and unwanted ferrets which is one of my proudest jobs, helping those who do not have a voice.

Ferrets are the best companions and I intend to let the world know!