RAF Chinchillas' View on
"the Need to Rescue"
Here at RAF chinchillas, it is my belief that
while I am producing top quality show and pet chinchillas, I am also
(inevitably) contributing to the chinchilla population (and in some cases, this
means over population). I therefore feel, as a responsible breeder, that if a
chinchilla owner can no longer care for their chinchilla (whether it was born
and bred here or not) I am somewhat responsible for that chinchilla.
A Surrender is a PET for Life
All surrenders, whether pedigreed or not, will
only be adopted out as a pet-only chinchilla. It will never be used for breeding
by myself and I will have the adopter agree to not breed the animal either. Due
to the unknown background (yes, even in pedigreed surrenders) I will not
tolerate the breeding of a surrendered chinchilla!
As Finances and Space Permit
That said, I DO accept owner surrenders on an as needed, as able, basis. What
this means is, if I have the cage space and finances available to take on the
responsibility of another's chinchilla(s) I will. I am privately funded and do not ask
for donations from the previous/current owner or the public. Likewise, if a situation is
dire (ie- the chinchilla will be w/o basic necessities should I not help) it is priority.
How to Surrender
If you feel that you can no longer provide your
chinchilla(s) with it's basic needs (feed, water, shelter, time) please contact
me through the "Contact Us" page at the top. You are not obligated to give any
information at all, other than where you'd like to meet and when HOWEVER you
will not be considered top priority if you give NO information. With just a tiny
bit of basic information (how many chinchillas and current circumstances forcing
you to surrender) you will have greater success at being put on a priority list.
Likewise, I prefer as much information as possible so that I can be better
prepared to take care of your, and your chinchillas', needs. Things such as
gender, age, health problems, behavioral problems, current diet, and in cases of
multiple-animal surrenders whether or not chins are housed together are
important.
"the Need to Rescue"
Here at RAF chinchillas, it is my belief that
while I am producing top quality show and pet chinchillas, I am also
(inevitably) contributing to the chinchilla population (and in some cases, this
means over population). I therefore feel, as a responsible breeder, that if a
chinchilla owner can no longer care for their chinchilla (whether it was born
and bred here or not) I am somewhat responsible for that chinchilla.
A Surrender is a PET for Life
All surrenders, whether pedigreed or not, will
only be adopted out as a pet-only chinchilla. It will never be used for breeding
by myself and I will have the adopter agree to not breed the animal either. Due
to the unknown background (yes, even in pedigreed surrenders) I will not
tolerate the breeding of a surrendered chinchilla!
As Finances and Space Permit
That said, I DO accept owner surrenders on an as needed, as able, basis. What
this means is, if I have the cage space and finances available to take on the
responsibility of another's chinchilla(s) I will. I am privately funded and do not ask
for donations from the previous/current owner or the public. Likewise, if a situation is
dire (ie- the chinchilla will be w/o basic necessities should I not help) it is priority.
How to Surrender
If you feel that you can no longer provide your
chinchilla(s) with it's basic needs (feed, water, shelter, time) please contact
me through the "Contact Us" page at the top. You are not obligated to give any
information at all, other than where you'd like to meet and when HOWEVER you
will not be considered top priority if you give NO information. With just a tiny
bit of basic information (how many chinchillas and current circumstances forcing
you to surrender) you will have greater success at being put on a priority list.
Likewise, I prefer as much information as possible so that I can be better
prepared to take care of your, and your chinchillas', needs. Things such as
gender, age, health problems, behavioral problems, current diet, and in cases of
multiple-animal surrenders whether or not chins are housed together are
important.
Once Your Chinchilla Is Here
After you surrender your chinchilla will come home with me. I may or may not make the
offer to keep in contact and to be updated. This is on an individual basis.
Your chinchilla will be put in "quarantine" for no less than one month.
Within the first week (depending on need) your chinchilla will be seen by a
licensed veterinarian for a well check. While in quarantine your chinchilla will be kept away from all other chinchillas who've been previously quarantined. Your chinchilla will be kept in a smaller
style cage with feed, water bottle, and the appropriate accessories. Once your
chinchilla passes quarantine it will be moved to a larger Ferret Nation cage. If your
chinchilla came with a same-sex cagemate they will be moved into their new
cage together. If not, I will generally attempt to pair your chinchilla with a
same-sex buddy if your chinchilla is accepting. This is the time when the adoption process starts.
I will go through a list of possible adopters to see which is a "good fit" for your
chinchilla. I will make contact with all available adopters and see who is the "best fit" and start
working with them to adopt your chinchilla. This generally includes several "visits" to
make sure of compatibility. All possible adopters will have answered a questionnaire and
proven (to me) to be a suitable home for a chinchilla prior to this part of the process.
More Information
Whether you're interested in finding your beloved pet chinchilla a better home,
or looking to provide a good home to a previously surrendered chinchilla feel
free to contact me for more information. Please include "owner surrender" or "looking to adopt"
in the emails' subject line and let me know what information, specifically,
you'd like. I'm more than happy to help.
After you surrender your chinchilla will come home with me. I may or may not make the
offer to keep in contact and to be updated. This is on an individual basis.
Your chinchilla will be put in "quarantine" for no less than one month.
Within the first week (depending on need) your chinchilla will be seen by a
licensed veterinarian for a well check. While in quarantine your chinchilla will be kept away from all other chinchillas who've been previously quarantined. Your chinchilla will be kept in a smaller
style cage with feed, water bottle, and the appropriate accessories. Once your
chinchilla passes quarantine it will be moved to a larger Ferret Nation cage. If your
chinchilla came with a same-sex cagemate they will be moved into their new
cage together. If not, I will generally attempt to pair your chinchilla with a
same-sex buddy if your chinchilla is accepting. This is the time when the adoption process starts.
I will go through a list of possible adopters to see which is a "good fit" for your
chinchilla. I will make contact with all available adopters and see who is the "best fit" and start
working with them to adopt your chinchilla. This generally includes several "visits" to
make sure of compatibility. All possible adopters will have answered a questionnaire and
proven (to me) to be a suitable home for a chinchilla prior to this part of the process.
More Information
Whether you're interested in finding your beloved pet chinchilla a better home,
or looking to provide a good home to a previously surrendered chinchilla feel
free to contact me for more information. Please include "owner surrender" or "looking to adopt"
in the emails' subject line and let me know what information, specifically,
you'd like. I'm more than happy to help.