Hi there! My name is Shannon and I just registered. I've been lurking and learning here since I got my first chin almost 3 years ago.
His name is Po. I got him from an old coworker when he rehomed all of his chins. Po is about 8 years old and is a standard. He weighs just over 700 g and is just the light of my life!
About 6 months later I thought he must be lonely and I went to the pet store, 'just to look' and I found Finnegan. I obviously don't know his exact age either but he wasn’t full grown and I figure he was maybe 6 months old. I couldn't resist his sweet little face and I left the store with him that day. I'm not completely sure what color he is, to my eye he looks violet but he has pink ears, no freckles, and at the end of the day it really doesn't matter to me, he's never going to be bred and no matter the color he is my little love. He also weighs around 700 g.
My boys never bonded so I've got them each in their own double critter nation. They each have a metal flying saucer, houses, toys, etc etc. I made every fleece liner and shelf, and can't imagine life without them.
About 6 months ago I saw Po kind of fussing at his mouth and he quit chewing his wood. I was heartbroken, thinking malo, and was ready to take him to the vet, but he started chewing again, though not with the gusto he used to. I've kept a close eye on him since, and the other day he started fussing again. This time is a lot more intense and now he's not eating his pellets either, and his eye looks a little bit glassy.
He has an appointment Monday morning. We've never had to see one before. I'm terrified. I have decided that if it's malo involving the roots, he will be crossing the bridge immediately. If we're lucky enough that it's something treatable I will move heaven and earth to help him. But I will not make him suffer just because I can't let go and will give him that final gift and will say goodbye.
I already know that I'm going to be adding another chin to my family when that day comes. I know that there used to be several very good breeders here in Michigan but don't know if they still breed. Anyone know, particularly Jags and Becky? I will never get another from a pet store, regardless how much I love them or how much they have added to my life. I never wanted to travel the malo road. I know that there never are guarantees but I'll do anything to minimize the risk.
I will be posting pictures soon. I looked for any of the ones I've taken and it looks like I have accidentally deleted them all
I had so many treasured pictures and now I have none. I will be doing playtime with them and will be taking pictures and video, especially since time may be so short. I know pics are required around here and will get some up soon.
Have a great weekend everyone, it's great to be here and I hope to get to know everyone and their fuzzies!
His name is Po. I got him from an old coworker when he rehomed all of his chins. Po is about 8 years old and is a standard. He weighs just over 700 g and is just the light of my life!
About 6 months later I thought he must be lonely and I went to the pet store, 'just to look' and I found Finnegan. I obviously don't know his exact age either but he wasn’t full grown and I figure he was maybe 6 months old. I couldn't resist his sweet little face and I left the store with him that day. I'm not completely sure what color he is, to my eye he looks violet but he has pink ears, no freckles, and at the end of the day it really doesn't matter to me, he's never going to be bred and no matter the color he is my little love. He also weighs around 700 g.
My boys never bonded so I've got them each in their own double critter nation. They each have a metal flying saucer, houses, toys, etc etc. I made every fleece liner and shelf, and can't imagine life without them.
About 6 months ago I saw Po kind of fussing at his mouth and he quit chewing his wood. I was heartbroken, thinking malo, and was ready to take him to the vet, but he started chewing again, though not with the gusto he used to. I've kept a close eye on him since, and the other day he started fussing again. This time is a lot more intense and now he's not eating his pellets either, and his eye looks a little bit glassy.
He has an appointment Monday morning. We've never had to see one before. I'm terrified. I have decided that if it's malo involving the roots, he will be crossing the bridge immediately. If we're lucky enough that it's something treatable I will move heaven and earth to help him. But I will not make him suffer just because I can't let go and will give him that final gift and will say goodbye.
I already know that I'm going to be adding another chin to my family when that day comes. I know that there used to be several very good breeders here in Michigan but don't know if they still breed. Anyone know, particularly Jags and Becky? I will never get another from a pet store, regardless how much I love them or how much they have added to my life. I never wanted to travel the malo road. I know that there never are guarantees but I'll do anything to minimize the risk.
I will be posting pictures soon. I looked for any of the ones I've taken and it looks like I have accidentally deleted them all
I had so many treasured pictures and now I have none. I will be doing playtime with them and will be taking pictures and video, especially since time may be so short. I know pics are required around here and will get some up soon. Have a great weekend everyone, it's great to be here and I hope to get to know everyone and their fuzzies!
His top front teeth were broken and misaligned. His back teeth had bad points. And he had root involvement all the way around, with his jaw breached. Needless to say, I did the hardest right thing I've ever had to do and said goodbye. I'm heartbroken and barely got the words out, but I just couldn't put him through treatments that could never fix it. 
