Chinchilla Breeders/Rescues

[Sofoxy790]

Hello, I am currently looking to adopt a chinchilla. I know a couple pet stores around that either have them or can get them in. But I know that its better to adopt or get from a reputable breeder. This is where I'm stuck, I can't find any place thats not too far. The closest it about 3 and a half hours. If needed I can drive that far but if possible find something closer. I live in Western Illinois. Thank you.

 

[kassy]

NWI chinchillas has rescued. Some if them are actually in iowa so that might be closer to you.
Also Angel Chinchillas is now in Monmouth, IL I think.

 

[Waffleschin]

If you can’t find any chinchillas breeders or rescues near you a good idea might be to look for people rehoming there chinchillas

 

[HaXena]

If you can’t find any chinchillas breeders or rescues near you a good idea might be to look for people rehoming there chinchillas

I agree!
People “buy” chins just to have a cute pet and have no clue the care they need (frequent time outside a cage to run & exercise for example) or that they can live up to 20 ish years...
I had no intention of becoming a chin mom but rescued a chin who spent 10 years in a tiny cage in a basement.
If at all possible, please rescue/re-home a chin.

 

[ChinsForLife]

I agree!
People “buy” chins just to have a cute pet and have no clue the care they need (frequent time outside a cage to run & exercise for example) or that they can live up to 20 ish years...
I had no intention of becoming a chin mom but rescued a chin who spent 10 years in a tiny cage in a basement.
If at all possible, please rescue/re-home a chin.

That's horrible! I'm so glad you were able to give him a better home!