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As we start 2026, it is time to look back at 2025 and see some of the numbers from last year for our California Chins - Chinchilla Rescue:
- Decorated our first San Jose Christmas in the Park Tree.
- Supported the reimagined Danny the Dragon ride @ SJ Happy Hallow Zoo.
- Participated in... June's "CA Adopt-A-Pet Day" at our Sunnyvale HQ.
- Continued scholarships at both UC Davis and Foothill-De Anza.
- 3 Outdoor Events (Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Safari West).
- 7 ChinDome (Petting Zoo) Events were held at Parties, Meet/Greet Events, etc.
- 13 Educational ChinTalks at various schools and Safari West (Conservation Dinner Series)
- 17 Grooming Appts.
- 72 Boarders were welcomed at our Chinchill-Inn B&B
- 78 Chinchillas were surrendered to our rescue.
- 72 Chinchillas were adopted during 2025 (~56% adoption rate)
- 14 adoptions during the CA Adopt-A-Pet day
- 110 Adoption/Informational Appts
- 19 Cage Matchup Appts.

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Happy New Years, Everyone!!! Hoping 2026 is a great year for all Chinchillas and Chin Owners alike..

Merry Christmas!! Have yourself a very Chinnie Christmas!

I want to take a moment to thank everyone that donated to California Chins over that last couple of days. We and the chins are really happy and appreciate each and every one of you. We can't do this without you so, please keep those donations coming.

On this Giving Tuesday, please remember the cute chinchillas of California Chins.
As a small volunteer registered 501(c)3 rescue, we receive no Federal or State financial support. We exist solely on Donations, Grants and monies received from Goods/Services sold thru the rescue. 100% of all ...Donations go straight to the rescue to pay for Food, Medical Expenses, Educational Outreach and Vet Scholarships.
Please be a Chinchilla Angel, donate today. https://chinchillarescue.org/donate/

Black Friday Weekend Sale! 15% OFF on most items in our little CAChins Store - https://chinstore.square.site/ - or via our "Shop" link from our main website - https://chinchillarescue.org/

Happy Thanksgiving All!! We are thankful for all the wonderful chinchillas in our lives and of course all the wonderful people that have welcomes these adorable chins into their homes.

A wonderful surprise when I got home today.. We were gifted 7bags of delicious (for chins) Apple Sticks from Graves Family Orchard @gravesfamily_orchard. Our Chins are going to have some Thanksgiving Treats on Thursday (please don't tell them, it's a surprise). 😊

Our 1st "Chin-gle Bell" Tree for San Jose's "Christmas in the Park" is now decorated and ready for people to start seeing it on Friday when the event opens. Stop by and have a look at all the wonderful Chin Characters our artist "Pink" has drawn for us and of ...course all the other wonderfully decorated trees in the park. https://christmasinthepark.com/events/downtown-park/