Rescue and Owner Surrender Information and Policies
As most people know, any good breeder should be willing to take in the occasional rescue or owner surrender. Here at RDZC Ranch, we will always take back an animal from our breeding free of charge with no questions asked. We do not offer payment for taking in an unwanted animal that we may be housing through their natural lifespan. All chinchillas that are surrendered to RDZC are taken on with the hopes of rehoming, but with an understanding that they will most likely be permanent residents.
For animals bred by RDZC Ranch and purchased from us, we will take the animal back with no surrender fee charge. We do not pay to take our animals back. Once an animal has left our care, we are no longer guaranteed anything about their health or husbandry. We take the animals back understanding that they may need several months to recover before being offered for rehoming.
For animals not bred by RDZC Ranch or purchased/adopted from RDZC ranch, we charge a flat $20 surrender fee when space is readily available. If we are at or near capacity for rescues/surrenders, the fee for surrender is $60 and the cage must be surrendered with the chinchilla. The surrender fee goes immediately to the care of the animal and provides necessary support for 2 months. All animals coming through our facility must undergo a 30 day quarantine period to be assessed for health and communicable disease. Once they are cleared, this gives approximately 1 month to search for an appropriate, permanent home for the chinchilla. Medical costs, time, and all but the essential care items are not calculated into the surrender fee. You may surrender a cage with the animal, but it is not a necessity. To recoop costs spent on the animal, we encourage you to sell supplies purchased that do not require the long term care that a living animal requires.
All animals rehomed as rescues do not come with a health guarantee. All animals are available for adoption when their body condition is healthy and other habits like eating, drinking, pooping, and activity levels are indicative of an overall healthy animal. These animals, however, were not bred at our ranch so we cannot guarantee the animals are free from genetic complications, heart issues, or other organ failures. We do our best to place happy, healthy chinchillas into long term loving homes, but be advised that their health and freedom from genetic disorders is not guaranteed. Rescue and surrender chinchillas are sold "as is" and once they leave our facility all medical bills become the sole responsibility of the adopter.
For animals bred by RDZC Ranch and purchased from us, we will take the animal back with no surrender fee charge. We do not pay to take our animals back. Once an animal has left our care, we are no longer guaranteed anything about their health or husbandry. We take the animals back understanding that they may need several months to recover before being offered for rehoming.
For animals not bred by RDZC Ranch or purchased/adopted from RDZC ranch, we charge a flat $20 surrender fee when space is readily available. If we are at or near capacity for rescues/surrenders, the fee for surrender is $60 and the cage must be surrendered with the chinchilla. The surrender fee goes immediately to the care of the animal and provides necessary support for 2 months. All animals coming through our facility must undergo a 30 day quarantine period to be assessed for health and communicable disease. Once they are cleared, this gives approximately 1 month to search for an appropriate, permanent home for the chinchilla. Medical costs, time, and all but the essential care items are not calculated into the surrender fee. You may surrender a cage with the animal, but it is not a necessity. To recoop costs spent on the animal, we encourage you to sell supplies purchased that do not require the long term care that a living animal requires.
All animals rehomed as rescues do not come with a health guarantee. All animals are available for adoption when their body condition is healthy and other habits like eating, drinking, pooping, and activity levels are indicative of an overall healthy animal. These animals, however, were not bred at our ranch so we cannot guarantee the animals are free from genetic complications, heart issues, or other organ failures. We do our best to place happy, healthy chinchillas into long term loving homes, but be advised that their health and freedom from genetic disorders is not guaranteed. Rescue and surrender chinchillas are sold "as is" and once they leave our facility all medical bills become the sole responsibility of the adopter.
Chinchillas Available for Adoption
Here you will find information regarding available chinchillas. Each chinchilla comes with their own background and story for how they got here to RDZC Ranch. Our pricing for rescues is a set, flat fee. Costs do not increase or decrease based on the animal's history or stay at RDZC. Adoption fees for standard grey chinchillas are $150 and adoption fees for mutation chinchillas are $200, adoption prices for whites and mosaics are on a case by case basis depending on demand to ensure these animals do not fall into uncaring hands for backyard breeding. These prices are set to ensure the animal's will be cared for properly with proper thought put into the longevity, needs, and veterinary care costs of these exotic animals. These prices are non-negotiable. These prices do NOT offset the cost of proper veterinary care and the time and effort we spend to rehabilitate these animals. The fee is set to ensure these rescued chinchillas do not end up in irresponsible homes and have to suffer through the same fate of rehoming or neglect. If you are looking for a "cheap" or "affordable" pet, an exotic animal is not a suitable option as their veterinary care runs hundreds to thousands of dollars for each visit.
Adoption Process
RDZC Ranch is an individually operated hobby breeding operation. We are not a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and we do not ask for or expect donations to assist in caring for and rehoming these rescues and owner surrenders. We take in unwanted chinchillas as our efforts to give back to the community and assist these special little creatures that cannot help themselves.
There is no adoption form to fill out and no house visits or references needed for adoption. We do have potential adopters meet with us for a visit to meet the intended adoptee and for an extensive meet and greet. The typical adoption appointment is 1-2 hours in length and we will ask many questions about care, caging, and experience with chinchillas. The only thing we use lack of experience for is how extensively to discuss proper care and caging of the animals. Please email us through the contact us form to set up an appointment!
There is no adoption form to fill out and no house visits or references needed for adoption. We do have potential adopters meet with us for a visit to meet the intended adoptee and for an extensive meet and greet. The typical adoption appointment is 1-2 hours in length and we will ask many questions about care, caging, and experience with chinchillas. The only thing we use lack of experience for is how extensively to discuss proper care and caging of the animals. Please email us through the contact us form to set up an appointment!
Donations
Donations for the rescue and owner surrenders can be sent through PayPal. We prefer donations of toys and supplies to monetary donations, but all donations are accepted. Your donation goes directly towards helping neglected or unwanted chinchillas find their forever home. Vet fees, food, housing, treats, toys, ledges, and round the clock TLC and care are all things that your donation goes towards. We do NOT use the funds for anything other than the rescues and owner surrenders. This is operated separate from our breeding herd in a separate bank account to ensure funds are used appropriately. We are NOT a 501(c)-3 non-profit so these donations are NOT tax refundable. We thank you for any and all support!
Standard Grey Rescues Available
**ADOPTED!!** TinselTinsel is a roughly 7-9 month old male surrendered to RDZC Ranch due to his owners moving. Tinsel is a very healthy and active male that arrived here at the end of summer with some poorly personality traits. We've taken the time to work with him here and bring him around to liking human touch, though he can take a little longer to warm up to new people. We aren't sure what treatment he received to learn to distrust people, but with time and patience he has become a very sweet and friendly chinchilla.
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TheoTheo is a 1-2 year old standard male surrendered by his owners due to change in living situation. Theo has been an only chinchilla to my knowledge and has not been tested here for compatibility with other chinchillas, though he has not shown aggression towards other chinchillas that I have seen.
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Mutation Rescues Available
**ADOPTED!!** StewartStewart is an adorable and presumably young homo beige male. He was abandoned anonymously at a veterinary office when barely at what appears to be weaning age and a vet tech at the office contacted us here at RDZC Ranch where we were able to take him in and provide him with a foster for comfort. He was likely abandoned due to a genetic condition he was born with, micropthalmia. This condition results in poor development of the eyes and socket leading to very small eyes. As a result of the condition, Stewart is prone to eye infections and is very quiet and slow in reaction to his surroundings. He will require special needs accommodation in his caging in that he cannot have heights more than 18" at the highest point to reduce fall and injury risk. This boy is incredibly affectionate and sweet and very much a cuddler.
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