"Yes, I have pets. They're like squirrels."

Fact: I have two chinchillas at home, in my basement.
Fact: Their names are Chex & Wolf.
Fact: They are indigenous to South America and are related to squirrels.
Fact: I tried to teach them tricks - it didn't work.
Fact: Sometimes, I hear them cry at night and it makes me sad. If it doesn't stop, I go downstairs and keep them company until they're not lonely anymore.


Introducing...

No, they don't play fetch and you can not walk them. They poo every 5 minutes and if I set them loose, it takes me a good 7-15 minutes to catch them - they run very VERY fast and jump very VERY high.

BUT

They're stubborn, curious, intelligent, determined little creatures.
Kind of like me - hardy har har - I crack myself up.