My Hubby Wants A Chinchilla - HELP ME!! - Page 2 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

chewysmom · 07-08-2005, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by typerk

If you can have your dogs why can't he have his chinchilla? I actually think you are being selfish and worrying about how it will "look" compared to YOUR yorkies.

Do you know Jennifer personally or have any knowledge of her personality to presume to call her selfish? I just think it is strange that you would say something like this, it seems so negative.

HeatherHamptons · 07-08-2005, 10:07 AM

I agree. That was totally uncalled for. If she was selfish she wouldn't have givin it a second thought.

I think she's being very responsible by considering all options..the good and the bad.

MeganS · 07-08-2005, 10:11 AM

chinchilla's are very cute. remember he let you get a puppy. just think of how much some of the people on here wanted a puppy and were soooo happy when their spouse let them get one! thats how your hubby feels about the chinchillas. just give it a chance is what i would say. maybe when you wanted a yorkie he was thinking why does she want a yorkie while she's got me? maybe there's a chinchillatalk.com that we don't know about....

good luck and give hubby a chance!

chachi · 07-08-2005, 10:15 AM

Chinchillas are really cute. I am sure your dogs will get used to it and do fine.

rrosenberry · 07-08-2005, 10:20 AM

Hmmmm....
Yokies: Bred to hunt and kill rodents.
Hmmmmmmm.....

Passionfruition · 07-08-2005, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by rrosenberry

Hmmmm....
Yokies: Bred to hunt and kill rodents.
Hmmmmmmm.....

MY THOUGHTS EXACTLY!

When we go to PetSmart, we love to visit the chinchillas....I mean, Sully loves to visit them. He sits next to their cage and just goes NUTS watching them. But I'd be scared to know what would happen to the chinchillas if they weren't safely behind the glass.

I think your yorkie would love having a chinchilla.....for the 5 minutes that your chinchilla would stay alive....

But, it MAY be possible to keep the chinchilla in an extra room, maybe an office or something like that and be sure to leave it in its cage at all times unless your yorkies are penned up. Taking proper precaution, it can be possible...just make sure your husband knows the facts, like rrosenberry said, yorkies are bred to hunt and kill rodents!

PS. I noticed you were born in 1981...lol, me too...in October. And so was my husband, in May.

ssguzzy828 · 07-08-2005, 10:44 AM

My shepherd goes nut when he sees rabbits and squirells,but never once went after our guinee pig and we didnt always have him in his excercise ball. Nor does he go after macy who wieghs all of 2 1/2 lbs. I say if he wants one get one. The chinchilla is going to be in a big cage and just make sure when you put it in an excercise ball to run in you put her in a seperate room. I have had 4 bearded dragons guinnee pigs dogs and as long you excercise proper care you will be okay.

If he truly wants one I wouldnt keep him from one. Just give it a try and dont sweat it to much. Remember the chinchilla will be in a cage.

rrosenberry · 07-08-2005, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by rrosenberry

Hmmmm....
Yokies: Bred to hunt and kill rodents.
Hmmmmmmm.....

I dont know... when Bailey sees a squirrel, its all I can do to contain him, on a leash, or if hes in the yard, on his tie out,, he about hangs himself when one comes here!!

JCarlson2004 · 07-08-2005, 10:55 AM

THANK YOU Chewy's Mama, Gerry, and Heather Hamptons. I appreciate your kind words. I just try to ignore mean comments because there is no cause for it. I am trying to decide today about the Chinchilla because I want to get him tomorrow morning (while Jim is out helping my dad w/ something) and have the Chinchilla home to surprise him. But my other concern is where to buy one from. I REFUSE to buy anything from a pet store period, end of story. And I've never heard of a Chinchilla breeder! LOL So where should I shop? I looked at www.petfinder.com and they have a few rescue Chinchillas (which is always a nice idea) but you have to submit to a home visit and fill out all this paper work and that would totally blow the surprise. Grrrr ... what to do!!

chewysmom · 07-08-2005, 11:06 AM

Have you tried any of the pet hospitals/rescues. Bide-a-Wee's # is 212-532-5884. The might have one??? Also, there is is the ASPCA, I don't have their # It's worth a shot. Let us know how it goes.

rrosenberry · 07-08-2005, 11:08 AM

We have local newpapers Mini Merchant,, I dont know it they have them everywhere?? But there are ads in there alot. They are the cutest!

blykmyk44 · 07-08-2005, 11:09 AM

i thought they stayed in cages?

Peanut's Mommy · 07-08-2005, 11:13 AM

I'd let him get it, they do have balls that you can have him put in to run around. I would slowly introduce your babies to your hubby's very much wanted baby.

TatumsMom · 07-08-2005, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by JCarlson2004

I REFUSE to buy anything from a pet store period, end of story. And I've never heard of a Chinchilla breeder! LOL So where should I shop? I looked at www.petfinder.com and they have a few rescue Chinchillas (which is always a nice idea) but you have to submit to a home visit and fill out all this paper work and that would totally blow the surprise. Grrrr ... what to do!!

I only vaguely remembered what these critters looked like so I did a quick search and found this pretty good site:

http://members.aol.com/sirchin/chininfo.htm

Then I went to their locate breeders section:

http://members.aol.com/sirchin/breeders.htm

Maybe one of those places are close to you......

Good luck. I think they're adorable and would seriously consider getting the girls (skin-kids) one but they just each got a new kitten and that keeps them busy enough and I don't need another critter to clean up after....

ssguzzy828 · 07-08-2005, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by JCarlson2004

THANK YOU Chewy's Mama, Gerry, and Heather Hamptons. I appreciate your kind words. I just try to ignore mean comments because there is no cause for it. I am trying to decide today about the Chinchilla because I want to get him tomorrow morning (while Jim is out helping my dad w/ something) and have the Chinchilla home to surprise him. But my other concern is where to buy one from. I REFUSE to buy anything from a pet store period, end of story. And I've never heard of a Chinchilla breeder! LOL So where should I shop? I looked at www.petfinder.com and they have a few rescue Chinchillas (which is always a nice idea) but you have to submit to a home visit and fill out all this paper work and that would totally blow the surprise. Grrrr ... what to do!!

I hope you dont think i was being mean. I didnt think i was mean,I was just offering advice like you asked for. I am sorry if you took my posts to be mean that is not how i intended it to sound. Sometimes petsmart or petco carry chinchillas.

07-08-2005, 10:07 AM	#17
HeatherHamptons Got Yorkie? Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 923	I agree. That was totally uncalled for. If she was selfish she wouldn't have givin it a second thought. I think she's being very responsible by considering all options..the good and the bad. __________________ R.I.P sweet Prince.. You are dearly missed. My heart breaks thinking of you, but i know you're in a peaceful place. We love you sooooo much sweet boy

07-08-2005, 10:11 AM	#18
MeganS Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 12,016 Blog Entries: 1	chinchilla's are very cute. remember he let you get a puppy. just think of how much some of the people on here wanted a puppy and were soooo happy when their spouse let them get one! thats how your hubby feels about the chinchillas. just give it a chance is what i would say. maybe when you wanted a yorkie he was thinking why does she want a yorkie while she's got me? maybe there's a chinchillatalk.com that we don't know about.... good luck and give hubby a chance! __________________ Megan "I have my dreams, I have made plans." - The Pirate Queen All Gave Some; Some Gave All

07-08-2005, 10:15 AM	#19
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Chinchillas are really cute. I am sure your dogs will get used to it and do fine. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

07-08-2005, 10:20 AM	#20
rrosenberry & Bailey & Bella Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,164	Hmmmm.... Yokies: Bred to hunt and kill rodents. Hmmmmmmm..... __________________ Rhonda, Bailey, Josie and my angel Bella Rue' "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." ~Anatole France~

07-08-2005, 10:55 AM	#24
JCarlson2004 Mommy To 3 Poochies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York Posts: 8,287	THANK YOU Chewy's Mama, Gerry, and Heather Hamptons. I appreciate your kind words. I just try to ignore mean comments because there is no cause for it. I am trying to decide today about the Chinchilla because I want to get him tomorrow morning (while Jim is out helping my dad w/ something) and have the Chinchilla home to surprise him. But my other concern is where to buy one from. I REFUSE to buy anything from a pet store period, end of story. And I've never heard of a Chinchilla breeder! LOL So where should I shop? I looked at www.petfinder.com and they have a few rescue Chinchillas (which is always a nice idea) but you have to submit to a home visit and fill out all this paper work and that would totally blow the surprise. Grrrr ... what to do!! __________________ Mommy Loves Codie, Tia & Baby Cali RIP My Precious Katie - I Love You

07-08-2005, 10:44 AM	#22
ssguzzy828 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: south suburbs of illinois Posts: 734	My shepherd goes nut when he sees rabbits and squirells,but never once went after our guinee pig and we didnt always have him in his excercise ball. Nor does he go after macy who wieghs all of 2 1/2 lbs. I say if he wants one get one. The chinchilla is going to be in a big cage and just make sure when you put it in an excercise ball to run in you put her in a seperate room. I have had 4 bearded dragons guinnee pigs dogs and as long you excercise proper care you will be okay. If he truly wants one I wouldnt keep him from one. Just give it a try and dont sweat it to much. Remember the chinchilla will be in a cage.

07-08-2005, 11:06 AM	#25
chewysmom My Precious Pup Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New York City Posts: 2,092	Have you tried any of the pet hospitals/rescues. Bide-a-Wee's # is 212-532-5884. The might have one??? Also, there is is the ASPCA, I don't have their # It's worth a shot. Let us know how it goes.

07-08-2005, 11:08 AM	#26
rrosenberry & Bailey & Bella Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,164	We have local newpapers Mini Merchant,, I dont know it they have them everywhere?? But there are ads in there alot. They are the cutest! __________________ Rhonda, Bailey, Josie and my angel Bella Rue' "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." ~Anatole France~

07-08-2005, 11:09 AM	#27
blykmyk44 YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 388	i thought they stayed in cages?

07-08-2005, 11:13 AM	#28
Peanut's Mommy Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 113	I'd let him get it, they do have balls that you can have him put in to run around. I would slowly introduce your babies to your hubby's very much wanted baby. __________________ Peanut & Mandy