Ever since Obi dropped into my life (geez, only one week ago today) I have been thinking that he might need a friend. All of my animals have been pairs, trios, or more. Of course I have already been reading about slow introductions between chinchillas that don't know each other. While I love Obi January and February are my busiest months of the year (seriously last year for 3 weeks I LIVED at my office, only coming home on Sundays, slept in my office, showered in the gym, ate in the cafeteria, etc. not pretty.) And this year it's already starting early with the overtime. K and his family will be mostly taking care of Obi (unless he finds a kidney match then Obi will probably be sleeping at the office with me; I'm sure my boss won't mind.)
Just by coincidence a local shelter posted today on their website 2 young male chinchillas for adoption. Fate, Coincidence, or just too soon?
I just don't want him to be lonely and miserable without someone at my house for several hours during the evening to let him out to play and give him attention. This is why I really wished my brother had waited, in a way, because while I have time now to spend with him I won't in 2 weeks. I also have been thinking about outfitting my old ferret cage (scrubbed clean as new and aired out, of course), a ferret nation 3 story, into a chinchilla paradise. After the "get to know each other" phase it would be a great place for 3 chins.