His motor skills are seriously compromised, but he hasn't had a full day of rest. I put out frozen water bottles in their cages to cuddle with, although the temperature is very good right now - it's not nearly as hot as yesterday or the day before (when Ash had his heat stroke).
Rocky is really feisty and he likes Ash a lot, but I don't know if Ash is really aware of his surroundings anymore. I'll take some pictures of Rocky when I get home. He's a lot more energetic and brave (very curious fellow) than Ash was pre-heat stroke, even. But he's also a kit and like, a third the size of Ash. I was hoping they'd be good pals, but Rocky is just too much for Ash at the moment, so they'll stay separated.
I rescued Rocky last night; the chinchilla colony he belonged to was starting to show serious signs of overheating and possible heat strokes. He was the only alert one and tried to nudge everyone awake. The pet store had no real air conditioner and they were stuck in an aquarium-like viewing tank, which is hardly cool. So I rescued the kit. He's loved every second of his new home and is very playful. Surprisingly social for an untamed chinchilla.
