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What a year it was for me from this summer to the last. It was such a hectic and a year that was full of emotional rollarcoasters. I felt like this year I wasn't able to spend enough time with my chins, Calvin and Romeo. I wasn't able to spend as much time playing with them and visiting with them. I feel as the new school-year is approaching, I really need to gear towards my goals and making them happen. I knew I wasn't going to have nearly a quarter as much time to spend with the boys like I thought I would have been able to when I comitted to being their caretaker and bringing them into my life, so I needed to think. I couldn't just keep them and let the responsibilities rely on my parents because how unfair is that?! Calvin and Romeo were my furbabies and it was my responsibility. After thinking for a long time and going back and forth on decisions. I finally decided it would be for their BEST INTEREST to find them a new home where they would be given more attention than I knew I would be able to provide. After much searching and being very picky I found them a wonderful home with a very nice lady who lives in NY. She sends me updated pictures of the boys and I can tell she is showering them with tons of attention and TLC. It makes me really feel like I made the right decison, yes I am sad and miss them. But, I really feel like I would be selfish to have kept them for my own self oriented reasons without thinking what would have been best for them. Unlike most kids my age it *WAS NOT* a fad or stage that I grew out of or lost interest in. It was something I feel I thought through carefully and truly do not regret. So, I just want to come here and thank everyone who helped me with all my questions, concerns, worries...ect. while I had my chinchillas. Without alot of the forums I posted and all the friendly people who offered me advice I doubt I wouldn't have gained half the amount of knowledge on chinchillas. I'm glad since, I will still be able to help out Calvin and Romeo's new mom and still hear how they are doing.
Jessica


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I'm glad you found them a good home Jessica. Sounds like you made a good decision for the chins.


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it is good that you did a thourough search for a good home for them.. and Im glad that she is keeping you updated on them.. Im sure it was a definate hard decision for you to make.. but you were being responsible enough to realize that it was one you needed to make..


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I'm so sorry that you couldn't spend time with them. But I'm glad you realized that and found them a wonderful place to live. Good for you!


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I know it must be hard Jessica, but I know you were thinking of the chins well being


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Jessica, I was recently in a very similar situation. I can completely empathize with how you're feeling. It is good to know that your boys have gone to a loving home, but it's only natural that you should really miss them!
Take care and know that you did what was best for them. It sounds like they're in great hands.


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Jessica,
I think that was a very mature and selfless decision on your part. I'm glad that the boys are in a good home and are spoiled rotten. Like Lisa said, it is natural for you to miss them...after all, we know how much you cared about them.


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Jessica, your decision was a wise and mature one. I know how much you adored Calvin and Romeo and it must not have been easy for you to part with them. I am happy to hear you took your time and found a woman that loves and cares for them. It is nice you are still able to be involved in their lives by getting updates.


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You made a very tough decision, but a wise one based on the wellbeing of your beloved pets. Good for you.
Carleen