I have a red ear slider turtle called Crush. She is a Trade Me purchase and is amazing. The people I bought her off were great - helped me with the tank set up and gave me lots of advice.
I also breed Samoyed dogs (you know, fluffy, white, husky types) and NO YOU DO NOT HOSE DOGS TO SEPARATE THEM WHEN THEY ARE MATING!!!!! We have 7 dogs, 5 cats, chickens, Kune Kune pigs (2 girls), a donkey jenny and 2 Alpacas.
I had a turtle as a kid and swore I would get another one when I was older (didn't think I'd be this old!).
I show some of my dogs (some are getting older) and we recently bred a gorgeous girl from frozen semen from Scotland.
Am also involved in running Ruapuna Speedway and in the TQ class.
Also a staunch Canterbury supporter (rugby) despite being born in Auckland!