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Adoptions 
I looked at all the caged animals in the shelter...the cast-offs of human society. I saw in their eyes love and hope, fear and dread, sadness and betrayal. And I was angry.
"God," I said, "this is terrible! Why don't you do something?"
God was silent for a moment and then He spoke softly.
"I have done something," He replied. "I created You."
Jim Willis
Many of the chinchillas we have rescued have a permanent home here at the rescue due to various reasons: social behavior, age, health disabilities, they stole our hearts (ok, so they all do that). However, we do adopt out chinchillas to approved applicants. All of the chinchillas have had complete physical exams. We do not adopt out any chinchillas that have a history of or any ongoing medical conditions such a malocclusion, etc.
Our goal is to find wonderful, loving and knowledgeable forever homes for our chinchillas, but we are not desperate to 'get rid of' any chins. Do not contact us if you are looking to get a free or cheap chinchilla. We are looking for people who understand what is involved in having a chinchilla in their life and are happily willing to accommodate the chinchilla's needs.
If you are interested in adopting a chinchilla, please be sure to read the Domestic Habitat, Emotional Health and Diet sections to confirm a chinchilla is the right animal companion for you. We are always happy to answer any questions you may have about the care required by a chinchilla.
A thinking man feels compelled to approach all life
with the same reverence he has for his own.
Albert Schweitzer
You must be 21 years old to apply for an adoption. We do not recommend chinchillas for young children (under 12 years), although we do review and consider all applications. If you are under 21 years old and wish to adopt one of our chinchillas, you must have consent and support of the adult guardian with whom you live with.
Chinchillas usually will not show their true personality until they trust and get comfortable with someone and, of course, we know our chinchillas better than anyone. We consider several factors when pairing a chinchilla with a new guardian. Along with the adoption application, other things we consider are whether he/she will be the only chin living with you, will this be your first time as a chin parent or whether you are looking to get a friend for a current chinchilla you live with. We then recommend the chinchilla that we believe would be the most compatible. We have conducted most of our adoptions this way and have had great success with pairing chinchillas with their new guardians.
Since we are a private rescue and not open to the public, only approved applicants have the option of visiting the chinchillas available for adoption if they wish, but this is not a requirement for an adoption to be completed.
If you are interested in adopting a rescued chinchilla you will need to fill out an adoption application (opens a new window). The application is then reviewed and there will also be an interview by phone. It is at the discretion of the Forever Feisty Chinchilla Rescue Inc. to approve or reject any applicant that we feel would or would not be the best guardian to one of our chinchillas. The chinchillas are always our first concern.
The adoption fee is $75.00 for each chinchilla of which 100% goes back into the rescue towards the care of the chinchillas. Appropriate housing and supplies are expected to be set up and ready for the chinchilla to move into upon adoption. We will not adopt a chinchilla to any home if an appropriate and safe cage is not available. We recommend Martin's Cages or Quality Cage as the best you can get for a chinchilla. We also require that you have a chinchilla-knowledgeable veterinarian listed on your application, so please do your research.
Check out some of our chinchillas available for adoption
You may fill out an adoption application by clicking the Apply link below. At times we are able to review applications right away, but it can also take a few days if things are really busy and we have trouble getting in touch with veterinarians or references. We appreciate your understanding & patience. Once someone is approved for adoption and the chinchilla(s) has been chosen, arrangements are made for us to bring the chinchilla to their new forever home. We do not ship chinchillas! We are always available should any questions or problems arise.
In their innocence and wisdom, in their connection to the earth and its most ancient rhythms, animals show us a way back to a home they have never left.
Susan Chernak McElroy
Apply (opens a new window)