Chinchillas
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Spam posts! These annoying posts come up as either an invitation to join a group, sell shirts or a friend request. I try to ban and delete as fast as I can and sometimes if I am at work I can’t get to it right away. Please ignore all these and don’t click on anything they post. Hopefully fb will get a handle on these fake accounts.
I was in the cbc today. An error about how many permachins we have and I also don’t recommend people taking their chins out, especially in the summer. I can’t post the link due to the news block.
Today is my birthday. And it’s a big one. 50! I had thought to retire from rescue by this age but here we are. Surrender emails come in daily and adoptions are slow. It’s like this with every rescue right now. So I shall carry on for now.
Right now the biggest need is pellets, hay and shavings and toys. I go through 25lb a week in pellets.
If you want to send any birthday gifts here is our Amazon wish list: https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/3MJV7E3N3ASK9?ref_=wl_share
Or
our Wish list with Zoey and Lilo's Toy Box
https://www.zoeyandlilostoybox.com/apps/iwish?share=2953059958853 Use code DONATE2CCR for free shipping to the rescue.
Or
Our link for Canada Helps is https://www.canadahelps.org/gp/18298/
Or you can send funds through PayPal or EMT to
[email protected]
It’s summer and hot here! Make sure your chin is not overheating. A/C is a must!
Wow! When you hear about dust that thekibbleproject has you quickly get moving!!! Thanks so much Sam and Vlada! Thanks so much The Kibble Project for having this service!
Here is the original chinchilla that started the rescue. I took her in 14 years ago today.
A group of seven wonderful people volunteered to help railroad a chinchilla from Toronto to her new home in New Orleans.www.petchinchilla.info
Today the rescue is 14 years old. Hard to believe when I started with the first chin Patty that I would still be doing this.
If you want to send any birthday gifts here is our Amazon wish list: https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/3MJV7E3N3ASK9?ref_=wl_share
Or
our Wish list with Zoey and Lilo's Toy Box
https://www.zoeyandlilostoybox.com/apps/iwish?share=2953059958853 Use code DONATE2CCR for free shipping to the rescue.
Or
Our link for Canada Helps is https://www.canadahelps.org/gp/18298/
Or you can send funds through PayPal or EMT to
[email protected]
Normally I don’t post a lot looking for financial help but the cost of extra garbage has gone up a lot in Mississauga. We get our garbage picked up every other week and it has to fit in our bin. Unfortunately with all the chins I have way more waste than the bin holds. There is no way to compost this amount either in a small suburban yard. Tags are now $3 each and come in a pack of 5. $90 extra a month is getting a bit much for me. So if you want to donate some money for garbage tags it is most needed. emt or PayPal at [email protected] Or if you are in Peel and want to send me tags, send me a message.
There has been a lot of misinformation floating around about what people should do with their pets during the eclipse. Animals do not look at the sun on a normal day so they will not look at it during the eclipse.
And for our chins inside, they will all be snoozing away unless they hear the crinkle of the treat bag.
Hello friends!
The total solar eclipse is just around the corner, and just about everyone is ready to see the once in a lifetime event. We are seeing some mixed information about pet/wildlife safety.
Contrary to what some may read, the sun itself is not any more dangerous during the eclipse. The reason protective eye wear is recommended for humans (who wish to observe the eclipse) is because many of us will be staring directly at the sun that day, which is something we typically avoid.
For our pets, and outdoor wildlife, that day will be similar to any other day. Our pets don’t stare at the sun, so there is no need to keep them indoors on April 08 for any extended period of time. They may notice the change in temperature, but it is unlikely they will exhibit any unusual behaviour.
The eclipse can be more unsettling for birds. The dimming of the sky can mimic behaviour at dusk and during early storm formation, so some birds may demonstrate a wind-down behaviour and there may be less activity in the sky during the peak eclipse. Once the sky returns to normal, so does their behaviour.
If you are purchasing eclipse glasses, please make sure they meet these criteria. For additional information about the eclipse please see:
https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/safety/
For a list of approved solar-viewing goggles please see:
https://eclipse.aas.org/eye-safety/viewers-filters
It is not safe to watch the eclipse through the lens of your smartphone - it can damage both your phone camera and your eyes. Try this instead:
https://www.safeshot-viewer.com
Safe watching our friends!
Dr Renee Fleming
Today we had 3 chins transferred to us who have had a rough start in their lives. One chin is blind but she is already exploring the cage. All are very nice and settling in. A big thank you to Zoey and Lilo's Toy Box for helping deck out their new cage in fleece items.
Crafts Prints and Gifts is helping fundraise for the rescue with their stickers in our booth at the Pet Expo. So cute!
Yesterday was Julia’s memorial and it was an emotional event. We have been the recipient of many donations in her name. Thank you to all her friends, family and colleagues who have donated. These funds will help with the continued care of all the chinchillas in the rescue and future chins. Julia loved chinchillas and was very much a true animal lover. I have read each and every message sent with each donation. Julia was loved and will be missed by everyone who knew her.
Easter is next weekend and while I wish people still did not give bunnies as Easter gifts, they do. June and July see many of those Easter gifts being given up to shelters or worse released outdoors.
We are still processing the loss of Julia. Her chinchillas are doing well and settling in. She was an amazing person and we want to honour her memory.
Celebrate the life of Julia MacIsaac, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Markey-Dermody Funeral Home.
This week CCR suffered the tragic loss of a former foster and foster fail chin mama. Julia Macisaac adopted Casey and Finnegan after fostering them. She had them for 6 years and spoiled those boys. I was able to see just how much when I watched them when she went on vacation. I can’t imagine how Julia’s family and friends are processing her passing. She had a big smile and loved her chinchillas. I am very grateful for Toronto Police Services in helping get the chins back to the rescue where we will ensure they are spoiled and taken care of. RIP Julia. I am heartbroken. Your fur babies are safe and loved.
Is anyone available to help transport a chin from Kitchener to Mississauga?
Remember the 2 chins that were found at the school? They still have a few mats to get out but they are looking so much better. They are both very sweet and enjoy scritches.
“📣 Calling all our amazing supporters!
Canada Helps is running an incredible incentive that you won't want to miss. For every donation made today, they'll add an extra 1%! You will also get a tax receipt for your donation. Your support could mean even more to us today to help the chinchillas in our rescue. Let's end the year on a high note! 🌟 (Here is the link to our Canada Helps Page)
These funds are paid directly to our vet and are essential to ensure we can pay our vets.
https://www.canadahelps.org/gp/18298/
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/end-of-year-2023-extra-1-offer/
Thank you to everyone who sent Christmas goodies through Zoey and Lilo's Toy Box to the rescue! I can’t tell you how much this is all appreciated!!! The chins say Merry Chinmas!!
What a great idea! Anyone who wants to celebrate Taylor Swift’s birthday can do so by donating to a rescue or shelter. We would love any donations! https://www.canadahelps.org/gp/18298/ or PayPal or Emt to [email protected]
This year we have partnered with Zoey and Lilo's Toy Box to create an easy way to donate items to the chinchillas. It is kind of like a Secret Santa and you can decide on different priced packages. https://www.zoeyandlilostoybox.com/products/ccr-christmas-donations
Who remembers Mozzarella the chinchilla who came from Ukraine? Well Mozzarella’s family has left Canada for Bulgaria and of course they are planning to bring Mozzarella. Is there anyone in Ottawa who would be willing to bring her to the Montreal airport when her flight is arranged? Mid December. Please message me and I will put you in touch with her owner. Let’s keep this chin with her family!
Loblaws apparently has an “artic squirrel” for sale. Looks like a chinchilla to me! Thanks to Caroline for the pics!
Well we know dog rescues get all the attention but wouldn’t it be great to see a small animal rescue win this? I know many chinchillas that would be very happy!
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Thank you for all the shares today! A share is worth a lot as it gets out the word that there is indeed a Chinchilla Rescue! Small animal rescues need all the exposure we can get.
We also have a wish list on Amazon. https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/3MJV7E3N3ASK9?ref_=wl_share
Did you know you can order us Hay and Shavings from Hay Country and they will deliver it to us? Just drop them an email. https://haycountry.ca
Today is Giving Tuesday. We know times are tough and appreciate any help. Our link for Canada Helps is https://www.canadahelps.org/gp/18298/
Zoey and Lilo's Toy Box has always been a big supporter and this is our wish list: https://www.zoeyandlilostoybox.com/apps/iwish?share=2953059958853 Use code DONATE2CCR for free shipping to the rescue.
We always need Timothy Hay, Oxbow Essentials Pellets and Dust. We have so many chins right now and we are going through lots of supplies. You can always contact Zoey and Lilo's Toy Box to send us an order (Raych is able to send it and not charge you shipping) or use our Amazon wish list: https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/3MJV7E3N3ASK9?ref_=wl_share
Mississauga, ON
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The Canadian Chinchilla Rescue was started by me, Tanya as a chinchilla owner. There was a need for chinchilla rescue and I thought it would be easy to help find chins a new home. With grand plans of having a foster base across Canada I created Canadian Chinchilla Rescue. I did have fosters in 3 provinces (Ontario, British Columbia and Quebec) before the work involved soon made me realize one person can’t pull off a national rescue and work a fill time job. I scaled back and have mostly stuck with GTA fosters. CCR is a small rescue and have only limited space for chinchillas. All chinchillas are taken in with the goal of finding them a forever home and to leave the rescue.
Southdown Animal Clinic in Mississauga
Truscott Drive
CREDITVIEW ANIMAL & BIRD HOSPITAL
Creditview Road
Pet Valu Britannia & Glen Erin Meadowvale
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