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General Chat / Leaving your Chin....
« on: May 23, 2013, 10:12:45 PM »
Hi Everyone,
I have been the proud owner of my chinchilla for 7 years. I love her so much, and yet as I consider my future career aspirations, I feel incredibly anxiety and guilt about the thought of leaving her.
I am applying for graduate programs outside of the country as I did not get into my choices here. If I get in, I will be separated from her for 1 year. The field I am entering is not large, and so I will probably have to relocate, and likely somewhere far away from where I (and my chin) currently are.
I can't explain to her what will happen, or why, and I am immensely nervous about the stress it will cause her. I live with my family, and they do spend a little time with her, but nowhere near as much as I do (she lives in my room, I give her playtime, take care of her, etc.). I am terrified that she will feel as though I abandoned her, and that even with my family around to look after her, it will take a toll on her health.
Does anyone have experience or advice for dealing with these types of situations? Do chins do alright if separated from their owners for long periods of times? I just want to do what is best for her...
Thank you
I have been the proud owner of my chinchilla for 7 years. I love her so much, and yet as I consider my future career aspirations, I feel incredibly anxiety and guilt about the thought of leaving her.
I am applying for graduate programs outside of the country as I did not get into my choices here. If I get in, I will be separated from her for 1 year. The field I am entering is not large, and so I will probably have to relocate, and likely somewhere far away from where I (and my chin) currently are.
I can't explain to her what will happen, or why, and I am immensely nervous about the stress it will cause her. I live with my family, and they do spend a little time with her, but nowhere near as much as I do (she lives in my room, I give her playtime, take care of her, etc.). I am terrified that she will feel as though I abandoned her, and that even with my family around to look after her, it will take a toll on her health.
Does anyone have experience or advice for dealing with these types of situations? Do chins do alright if separated from their owners for long periods of times? I just want to do what is best for her...
Thank you