Weird Pets in Colonial America

History of Everything

Education, History, Society & Culture

4.8 • 691 Ratings

🗓️ 5 May 2025

⏱️ 40 minutes

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People have enjoyed keeping pets for thousands of years. Have you ever wondered what type of animals were domesticated in Colonial America? Colonials referred to their pets as their "favorites." They enjoyed having their portraits painted with their beloved creatures, providing us with a record of their fondness for animals...sometimes taken from the wild. And guess what? They had squirrels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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