We sold our chinchilla last night.
Don’t worry, he’s in a good home now with someone who will love him and take very good care of him.
There were a few reasons we decided to sell him. For one, he wasn’t even supposed to be there (no pet fee was paid), we want a cat or dog in the future (although Gray insists on cat only in our apt.) and there is no room or money for two animals now, I was tired of him and want a pet that will actually cuddle with me without trying to escape all the time.
The truth is, I’m a dog person. I think Sam put it best one time, “Dogs are needy.” I like that about dogs because now, that’s what I need. I need something that wants me to pet it or care for it. Simply put, I want a little Yorkie and I’ve wanted one for over two years now.
Gray agreed to an animal (although he mainly agreed to a cat) once we could afford the initial costs. We can afford the monthly costs, but of course there are usually huge initial costs and well, it’s much more important to have savings for emergencies and not use it on pets.
So here is the plan:
1. Save up for pet fee of $350.
2. Save up for initial costs which might include vet fees, bed, toys, water/food bowl, chew toys, and possibly a crate (I plan on crating a cat if we get one and obviously a dog). Initial costs will probably be $500-1000 depending on what we go with.
3. Decide on a cat or dog. Obviously I’d rather get a dog, but they are more work, cost more, and are more time-consuming so it would depend on several variables. A cat is more suitable for an apt., less needy, but still provides companionship.
We are aware of the commitment a cat or dog will bring us. I get tired of people telling me I won’t want to put that much work into a pet. OK, I get your point, but that doesn’t mean it applies to us. I hate being told I can’t/shouldn’t do something because it only makes me want to do that even more.
So anyways, the plan is that since we are taking the two vacations, once they are over, all extra money will go towards saving up for a pet. We will also be putting money into our actual savings, this is just the goal to work towards.
I feel pretty good about it and can already picture myself with either of these two darlings:
I am so proud of this purchase because it’s like we can rub it in his face, “You can’t chew this one buddy.”
