Sunshine Chinchillas
Mission Statement
We at Sunshine Chinchillas try our best to take in any and all chinchillas that are in need of homes. That said, we do take our time in finding each animal the best home possible for their individual needs. We take into consideration personalities, temperaments, needs, and care when looking for potential adopters. If at any time we feel an individual is not fit to adopt a rescue animal in our care, we reserve the right to refuse an adoption.
Each chinchilla we take in deserves to find the best home that we are able to find for them. Thus, we take great pride in matching our rescues with their perfect future adopters. This process does take time and we will hold onto an animal for however long that process may take. While housed with us, our rescues are treated just like our personal herd of chins. They too get the highest quality pellets, timothy hay, fresh water, apple wood chew sticks, toys, and a fresh clean environment. If you would like to see a photo of some of our cage setups, check out our chin room here.
Another reason we do ask for a fee is to discourage those who may adopt a chinchilla on a whim and then decide to rehome them soon after. This fee helps any owner who is considering surrender as option to stop and consider if it is right for them before making this serious decision.
If you have any questions regarding our surrender or adoption processes, please feel free to send us a message.
Our Credentials
If at any time you would like some references to ensure our credibility as a rescue and/or breeder, here are some contacts below that we have known personally for several years:
RDZC Ranch:
https://www.facebook.com/RDZCChinchillaRanch/
ABC Chinchillas:
https://www.facebook.com/abcchinchillas/
Humble Acres Ranch:
https://www.facebook.com/HumbleAcresChinchilla/
Carolina Chinchilla Ranch
https://www.facebook.com/tiffanyschinchillas/
Why Do We Have a Surrender Fee?
Unfortunately, with the high volume of surrender emails we get on a daily basis we do have to set a fee in place to help with the care of these animals. This fee is based on how many chinchillas need to be surrendered. Fee is non-negotiable and will need to be paid prior to the surrender appointment. If fee is not paid within 24 hours of being issued, no surrender appointment will be scheduled.
At no point would we consider taking on an animal if we did not have the means to care for them. Thus, the surrender fee ensures their initial cost of care is covered. The fee guarantees that a spot will be opened up for them to arrive into our care so that we may start the process of finding them their forever home. This fee can help to cover food, water, supplies, and the cost of travel if we are meeting to pick up the animal. This also helps keep our rescue operating so that we can continue taking in any chins in need.
Another reason we do ask for a fee is to discourage those who may adopt a chinchilla on a whim and then decide to rehome them soon after. This fee helps any owner who is considering surrender as option to stop and consider if it is right for them before making this serious decision.
If you are considering surrender, take your time and weigh your options. If you feel you do need to find your chinchilla another home and would like to contact us, please feel free.