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 $100 and adoption fees for mutation chinchillas are $150. 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.
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!
Standard Grey Rescues Available
ThomasThomas is the first of a surrender group of 43 animals. Thomas is approximately 3 years old and a sweet and personable boy. He is friendly and readily comes to the front of the cage for treats and scratches. He is not big on cuddling, but is very curious and loves interacting with people. Thomas is the chinchilla on the left side of the photo.
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MonicaMonica is part of our 43 animal surrender group. She is approximately 13 years old and has a very fun, active personality. She enjoyed playing peekaboo games with her previous owner and will do just about anything for a shredded wheat. Monica is handleable and sweet, but not a cuddler. She is currently caged alone and due to her advanced age, we would prefer she go to a home where she can be housed in her own cage and spoiled for her remaining days.
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ArdomThis boy is part of the group of 43. Ardom is the young male on the right in the photo. He is estimated to be about 1.5 years old and is most likely a son of Willie and Chica. This sweet young boy is very personable and human friendly. He would make a great addition for any family and is friendly with other chinchillas with a non-dominant personality.
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AshAsh is part of our group of 43. Ash is a sweet girl that loves attention. Her approximate age is about 1 year. She is Ardom's littermate and would readily accept a cagemate. Ash is very social with other chinchillas and loves to climb on shoulders. This sweet girl is looking for her new home and possibly a new cagemate!
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GreysonGreyson is part of our group of 43. His age is currently unknown, but he is at least 4 years old. Greyson chews his fur slightly, but I believe this is due to stress and lack of regular husbandry. He has not chewed since he arrived here at RDZC Ranch and I have high hopes he will completely stop and his fur will grow back. Greyson is a big, fluffy cuddlebug and loves snuggles and snacks. He would readily accept a new cagemate and is very people friendly.
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ChicaChica is part of our group of 43. Chica is a sweet female estimated to be about 11 years old. Chica has had a long life of producing some very sweet kits like Ardom and Ash and has earned a nice cushy retirement. Chica is friendly to other chinchillas and could be paired with another rescue like Ash. Chica loves to sit on your hands and is a curious older lady.
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HopeHope is part of our 43 surrender group. Hope is a 3 year old and a rambunctious little girl. She would love a home where she has a wheel and is afforded out of cage time. She is an escapee and will jump out of the cage at you in her bids for freedom. She is good with people and unknown how she would handle a cagemate, though I believe she had one in the past and might accept a new cagemate.
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Kevin and EthanThese two are part of our group of 43 surrenders. Kevin was once a television star and appeared on TV shows with his owner that aired on Animal Planet. Kevin has recently taken to fur chewing and has developed a rather severe habit and form. His entire back half of his bod is buzzed down from chewing. Fur chewing does not affect the health of the animal, but it sure does make Kevin look a little silly. I paired him with Ethan for comfort and to hopefully deter the fur chewing. Kevin chews his fur only occasionally and in small areas, but it will take months for any of his fur to regrow from his at home barber techniques. I believe Kevin has a good chance, if kept with Ethan and placed in a calm environment, to stop fur chewing entirely and grow fur back to his former TV star glory. Ethan is a sweet an unassuming male that makes a great calming cagemate for Kevin. Kevin is also a Snoopy enthusiast.
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Juliet and KikiThese two girls are part of the 43 surrenders. Kiki is about 10 years old and very comfortable with people. She has a small fur chewed spot that I believe will disappear in time. She was paired with Juliet because these two big girls are both snuggly and around the same age. Juliet is about 8 years old and a special needs chinchilla. She suffered an attack from her mother when she was just a baby that permanently affected her left eye. Only a small portion of her eye is still visible and she requires flushing of the eye after dust bathing. She was evaluated by a veterinarian who believed surgery to remove the eye would be unnecessary and potentially harmful since she does still retain vision in the damaged eye.
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Sammy DSammy is part of our 43 surrender group. Sammy is almost 6 years old. Sammy is active and friendly towards people, but not big on cuddling. Sammy very curious and likes to crawl out on your arms. Sammy is the standard grey on the right.
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CateCate is from our group of 43 surrenders. All information on this girl was lost. She is most likely a daughter of Willie and Chica, though her age is not known. She is most likely born within the last three years and is very sweet. She has a calm personality and will quietly and politely investigate new things. She is chinchilla friendly and very people friendly.
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YashkaYashka is part of our group of 43 surrenders. This male is about 6 years old and was surrendered to the owner that we picked up the 43 chinchillas from. This male killed his cagemate and cannot ever be housed with another chinchilla. He is fine with people and likes attention, but he must be housed alone. The picture is from when he first arrived here at RDZC Ranch and I chose this photo because I think he looks a bit like a gelfling in the photo. He is much fluffier now that he is clean and he is ready for his new home.
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Mutation Rescues Available
KingsleyKingsley is part of our group of 43. This hetero beige male is a beautiful, fluffy guy and easy to handle. He likes to talk when he is in his cage and often sounds threatening, but he is all talk. This guy is a ball of fluffy love and is a great snuggler with a cute, small face. He is chinchilla friendly, however, his talkative personality does not always work with other chinchillas where they are annoyed by him and may attack. Kingsley would do well alone or could be paired with a standard male.
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SparkySparky is from our group of 43 surrenders. This beautiful black velvet male was once a show winner in his hay day. He is now 6 years old and looking for a home with a lot of patience. He has not been handled as much as the other chinchillas and is therefore more fearful. He does not bite or attack, but he will slip fur with even the most gentle of handling. He needs a home with patience and time to earn his trust.
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OrneryOrnery is part of our group of 43 surrenders. This little light tan male is as his name says...he's a grump. He is easy to handle, but is very cage aggressive. He has also taking to fur chewing on his hind legs, which I believe will lessen with time. This guy should be caged alone. His antics are entertaining, but he needs a home with patience and understanding that won't push him to be a chinchilla he is not. He is fun to have conversations with and imagine all the little chinny curse words he may be using.
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