I've only had my chin for about 2 years but I'm lucky, she's so friendly and fab. I do agree that a school environment won't be good. Imagine all those hands trying to stroke you, they'd be petrified.

I suggest letting them out and sitting on floor, put 10 mins aside every day and maybe in time they will grow to know you and be more friendly?

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Kittes: Bella & Theo - 4 year old moggies
Doggy: Rupert - 2 1/2 year old Collie x
Chinchilla: Gypsy - Ebony