Okay, so here at SPS we know we’re always harping on about chinchillas not being the ideal pet for everyone. So today we thought we’d talk about the reasons why so many people enjoy owning them, and what great little creatures they really are.
1. Chinchillas are unique. If you have a chinnie as a pet you’re pretty guaranteed that not many of your friends have them. Some people have never seen one in their life, and will be delighted when they realize what cool looking and gorgeous creatures they really are.
2. They’re great company. Okay, so they might be independent, sleep a lot and not want to sit on your lap and be cuddled, but that doesn’t mean they’re not great to have around. Once your chinnie gets to know and trust you, he really is likely to become a fabulous companion.
3. Chinchillas are really cool to watch. One thing you’ll soon discover is how much time you’ll end up wasting simply watching your chinnie play. They jump, beg, do flips and have various other behavioral aspects that are simply addictive to watch. In fact, we defy you not to spend at least a few minutes of every day simply watching your chinchilla get up to his tricks.
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4. You can train them. Chinchillas are really bright creatures, and if you so wish you can train them to perform simple tricks. Handling and training in this manner also increases the bond between you, which is great fun for both of you.
5. And last, but certainly not least, they are just so damn cute! In fact, I can’t think of many small pets that are cuter than chinchillas.
We’re sure you too have some reasons why you think chinchillas make great pets. So why not send them into us – or post a comment on this blog. We’d love to hear them.
Thanks for dropping by, and till next time – love those chinnies!
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