HAWS Chinchilla Rescue - Waukesha, Wisconsin

Soft World Chins · May 20, 2015

I do not nor will I ever believe that HAWS didn't pad that bill a hold lot. It does not cost $2,000.00 a day to take care of 331 chins, as that would be $730,000.00 a year. They got lots of donations, and lots of people work at shelters part time for free. I think we all know people with that many chins and some with many more chins that manage on far less money.

becky12883 · May 30, 2015

Finally the chins have been surrendered and are now being adopted! Here's the news story.

I would have liked to see all of them available for adoption, but this is a start.

I attended the information meeting today, it was a toss up. Half the stuff the vet said was good info the other half was crap. Dawn's (ticklechin) cross dressing chins made a few appearances in the powerpoint presentation.

I brought home a dark standard male. We have named him Hermes Conrad and will try to bond him with our Zoidberg after quarantine. He's in a temporary cage in the dining room for now, and will be getting a wood house to replace the igloo soon.

Cuddlebug · May 30, 2015

If I had a way to get them here, I would definitely take in a few. Anyone up for a railroad to Colorado?

tunes · May 31, 2015

<jaw drops to the floor> $150,000?????

ChinnyChinChins · May 31, 2015

Wow. Its great that some are being adopted! I wish I could take in a few. yah, it is sad that HAWS and other places don't take enough time to really research the animal. Spaying/Neutering a chin is NOT necessary, and should not be taken lightly. I hope all of the animals get adopted (to GOOD homes).
Also, the 2000 a day is BS. There is no way it cost THAT much. They've gotten tons of donations in the forms of food,water,money,and toys and LOTS more.
Any way, I hope all the animals will be alright and loved for the rest of their lives