ADOPT/RESCUE/SURRENDER
Frequently Asked Questions
This list of questions/answers relates to the process of adopting/surrendering a chinchilla. If you are looking for information pertaining to owning chinchillas as pets, please refer to our “Chin FAQ” page in the learning center section of this website.
List of Vendors
The following vendors and associated products have been reviewed and approved by California Chins. The vendors are deemed reliable and their products are found to be of high quality and safe for Chinchillas.
- Quality Cage Crafters
Love the Chin Spin Wheels and Chinchilla Travel cage
https://qualitycage.com/ - Exotic Nutrition
Love the Chin Sprint Wheels
https://exoticnutrition.com/collections/chinchilla-products?page=1&pscroll=-347 - Bass Equipment Company
Love the Midwest Ferret Nation and Critter Nation Replacement Pans
https://bassequipment.com/
Rescue Groups and Shelters
There are many groups that provide chinchilla rescue services all over the world. This is list is by no means complete. If you know of a rescue group that should be added to our list, please contact us.
If you find lost or abandoned chinchillas, or have chinchillas you can no longer care for, please contact your local rescue organization.
Note: We take no responsibility for the following rescue groups. Please ask questions and investigate a potential rescue group before surrendering to or adopting from them.
California
- CA Chins in Sunnyvale CA – chinchillarescue.org
- Cali_FID in Modesto CA – www.califidparrotandexotic.com
- The Bunny Bunch Rescue in LA Area – www.bunnybunch.org/animal-surrender
- Wee Companions in San Diego – www.weecompanions.org
Louisiana
- NOLA Chinchilla Rescue: www.nolachinchillarescue.org
Minnesota
- Minnesota Pocket Pet Rescue: www.mnpocketpetrescue.org
Connecticut
- Forever Feisty Chinchilla Rescue Inc.: www.foreverfeistychinchilla.org
Arizona
- AZ Chin Rescue : rescue.azchins.com
California Veterinary Listings
Before choosing a vet please, perform due diligence when visiting them for the first time. Please check out our “Choosing a Veterinarian” FAQ for more info.
Note: The List below is curated from Chin Rescues and Chin Owners. We take no responsibility other than providing the list.
LA Area:
- Greek and Associates Veterinary Hospital
Dr. Tom Greek
https://www.gavh.net/
23687 Via Del Rio
Yorba Linda, CA 92887
(714) 463-1190
Modesto Area
- Community Veterinary Clinic
Dr. Brandon Barrett
https://www.turlockvet.com/site/home
310 Crane Ave
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 396-7143 - Veterinary Medical Associates
Dr. Jeff Kahler & Dr. Hilary Wert
https://www.vmamodesto.com/
204 W Granger Ave
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 527-5855
Sacramento Area
- Tri-County Mobile Veterinary Services
Daniel Mora, DVM
34077 Co Rd 25
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 666-6171 - Madison Avenue Veterinary Clinic
http://madisonavenuevetclinic.com
8510-D Madison Avenue
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 961-1541 - Blue Oaks Veterinary Clinic
Dr. Aileen Thompson
https://blueoakswillowrockvet.com/blue-oaks-history
1426 Blue Oaks Blvd., Suite 160
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 771-6930
San Diego Area
- Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital
Dr. Jeffrey R. Jenkins, DVM
https://www.drexotic.com/
1276 Morena Blvd.
San Diego, California 92110
(619) 260-1412
San Jose Area:
- Adobe Animal Hospital (Southbay)
Dr. Cristi Blackwolf
Dr. Curt Nakamura
https://www.adobe-animal.com/south-bay/
15965 Los Gatos Blvd, Suite 100
Los Gatos, California 95032
(408) 357-8000 - Happy Valley Pet Hospital
Dr. Hart Cheung
https://happyvalleypethospital.com/
3265 S Winchester Blvd.
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 796-7057
Santa Cruz Area
- Exotic Pet Clinic of Santa Cruz
Dr. Hilary Stern DVM DABVP
https://exoticpetclinic.com
5400 Scotts Valley Drive, Suite B
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 440-8590
Stockton Area
- All Creatures Veterinary Emergency Clinic
Dr. Richard Turner
http://allcreaturesveter.com/
7707 West Lane Suite A
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 472-7387