again, another excellent post! impulse buying is the worst type. and it's usually the animals that suffer for it.
i was aware of the things you mentioned about chinchillas.
i hope that it helps other people realize the other side of chinchilla care.
(as far as quietness...i need it while i'm sleeping and awake, so no problem there. no tv! no radio! no kids/teens out front! ...i'll yell at them if they're making too much noise. heck, i'm only 20 and i'm already an old biddy. and i like to sleep during the day), so i think a chinchilla and i could get along rather well. i just don't have time right now, and i'd have to wait until my dog passes on now.
thanks again for making these wonderful posts!
hey! i just noticed you and i live in the same state!