Canadian Chinchilla Rescue

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This is a common question that comes up, what to use when transporting your chin. Many people use a cat carrier which wo...
12/19/2024

This is a common question that comes up, what to use when transporting your chin. Many people use a cat carrier which works fine. I use chinchilla carriers from Ryerson that are all metal. They have a variety of sizes which helps if you need to move multiple chins. I add fleece or shavings on the bottom along with a handful of hay. I do not hang water bottles on carriers while transporting. When I get to where I am I will hang the water bottle then. You should always have enough carriers for the number of pets you have in case of emergency. What do you use as a carrier?

If you have turned on your furnace don’t forget to check the temp where your chins are. I close the vents in my chin roo...
12/18/2024

If you have turned on your furnace don’t forget to check the temp where your chins are. I close the vents in my chin room so they stay cool.

I have seen a lot of places say that chins need dust x amount per week. That is not what I recommend. If you live in an ...
12/17/2024

I have seen a lot of places say that chins need dust x amount per week. That is not what I recommend. If you live in an area with high humidity, dust more. If you live in a dry area dust less. I tend to dust more in the summer and less in the winter. Winters are dry here and I don’t want dried out ears or feet! Use your own judgement as you can see if your chin looks like they need more or less dust!

One of the hardest things to do when you own a pair of chins is to separate them because they no longer get along. Chin ...
12/16/2024

One of the hardest things to do when you own a pair of chins is to separate them because they no longer get along. Chin fights can be deadly so it is important to pay attention to your pair and know the signs of possible trouble. If you own a pair you can have 2 food bowls, 2 water bottles and multiple hidey areas. It doesn’t guarantee your pair will stay together but may help prevent issues.
Red flags should always be taken seriously.
1. Bickering- it is normal for a pair to bicker occasionally. You may hear a kack if one bothers the other BUT it should not get loud and be non stop. If you hear your pair bickering a lot this is a red flag.
2. Chasing- if one chin is chasing another or causing one chin to hide all the time this is a red flag.
3. Fur found in cage- if you wake up and find tufts of fur in the cage this is a red flag.
4. Blood or wounds- huge red flag

The chins in the pic seemed to be fine but there was a lot of fur found in their cage a few mornings in a row. I separated them and chose to err on the side of caution.

If you want a tax receipt you can donate directly to our vet fund on Canada Helps. https://www.canadahelps.org/gp/18298/...
12/15/2024

If you want a tax receipt you can donate directly to our vet fund on Canada Helps. https://www.canadahelps.org/gp/18298/ As a member of Helping Homeless Pets we are fortunate that any donation through them is eligible for a tax receipt. You can also sent a emt to HHP to [email protected] and mention the donation is for CCR as well send an email with your info so you get your tax receipt.

Internet health advice should NEVER replace a vet visit. Chinchillas are very good at hiding illness and when you notice...
12/14/2024

Internet health advice should NEVER replace a vet visit. Chinchillas are very good at hiding illness and when you notice symptoms, chances are that your chin needs vet care asap. Having a few items on hand can help you if your chin shows symptoms before your vet visit. Saline can be used if your chin is showing signs of an eye infection. A vet will do a stain to ensure there is no ulcer or a more serious issue. If your chin stops p**ping or their p**p is tiny giving simethicone can help with gas before a vet would get motility drugs into your chin. Going off their food is always a sign of something and having critical care on hand allows you to keep your chin eating before a vet finds out what is going on. Remember, having a vet savvy in chins is one of the most important things!

Friday Rescue Spotlight Every Friday I will be posting one of the many rescues we have. Meet Wednesday who is under one ...
12/13/2024

Friday Rescue Spotlight
Every Friday I will be posting one of the many rescues we have. Meet Wednesday who is under one year and was an impulse buy at a pet store. With no idea on what chins need, the person got home and realized they were not prepared for a chinchilla. Thankfully one of our fosters had a spot and Wednesday has settled in. Wednesday has some spiciness and shows off her chin attitude to her foster dad. Not so much towards her foster mom. She is fostered in North York.

This is fact. April will be 15 years in rescue. In all these years my waitlist has never been so long.
12/12/2024

This is fact. April will be 15 years in rescue. In all these years my waitlist has never been so long.

I often take in chinchillas that have been sexed wrong. It is pretty easy to tell once you understand the differences.
12/11/2024

I often take in chinchillas that have been sexed wrong. It is pretty easy to tell once you understand the differences.

The best diet for chins is a simple one. There are times when a timothy hay pellet is necessary but for most chins, an a...
12/10/2024

The best diet for chins is a simple one. There are times when a timothy hay pellet is necessary but for most chins, an alfalfa one is best. Treats are never necessary but you can give safe ones. Avoid fruits, veggies, seeds or nuts.

Glass fishbowls may not be a good choice for fish but they do make great dusters. You can easily clean them and no issue...
12/09/2024

Glass fishbowls may not be a good choice for fish but they do make great dusters. You can easily clean them and no issues with chewing.

Thank you to everyone who donated! We received some amazing donations to our vet fund and some amazon surprises showed u...
12/08/2024

Thank you to everyone who donated! We received some amazing donations to our vet fund and some amazon surprises showed up. Much appreciated! I am going to do my best to post more often!

The trio of girls is doing so well. I have dubbed them Monica, Rachel and Phoebe.
12/08/2024

The trio of girls is doing so well. I have dubbed them Monica, Rachel and Phoebe.

Quite a while ago I was very fortunate to be given many bags of The Straw Boss Small Animal bedding to try with the chin...
12/08/2024

Quite a while ago I was very fortunate to be given many bags of The Straw Boss Small Animal bedding to try with the chinchillas. One of the best parts is that this bedding dries when it gets wet. I had a water bottle leak and the bedding dried out. So for the chinchillas this was a great bedding. There was no issue with any of the chins tasting it and I would definitely recommend this one. Thanks the.straw.boss for letting the rescue try this out!!

A big shout out to Canadian Pet Connection for sending me a bunch of Oxbow pellets a while ago! I have been way behind o...
12/08/2024

A big shout out to Canadian Pet Connection for sending me a bunch of Oxbow pellets a while ago! I have been way behind on posts. Canadian Pet Connection is a family owned store in Meaford, ON. They use to be located in Oakville where I was a frequent visitor. The chinchillas are very much appreciative for this donation as am I! Thanks so much Lorne and family!!! This will help out a lot!!

Today is Giving Tuesday. I haven’t been posting a lot as I am overwhelmed with chins. Surrender requests come in daily a...
12/03/2024

Today is Giving Tuesday. I haven’t been posting a lot as I am overwhelmed with chins. Surrender requests come in daily and I have no space for more chins. Hopefully after a few adoptions coming up I can take a deep breath and get back on track!

I know times are tough and appreciate any help. Our link for Canada Helps is https://www.canadahelps.org/gp/18298/

You can also give through our Amazon wish list: https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/3MJV7E3N3ASK9?ref_=wl_share

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.

Or you can PayPal or EMT to [email protected]

Courtesy Post for a chinchilla in Victoria BC looking for a new home: reach out to me if you would like to be connected ...
11/26/2024

Courtesy Post for a chinchilla in Victoria BC looking for a new home: reach out to me if you would like to be connected with the current owner.
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Rehoming 1-Year-Old Female Chinchilla - Sugar (White)
We are looking for a loving and experienced home for our 1-year-old female chinchilla, Sugar. She is a white, energetic, and curious little chin who loves to explore. Sugar was adopted from a reputable breeder in Langley about 5 months ago, with the hope of pairing her with our other chinchilla. Unfortunately, despite our best efforts, they haven't bonded, and we've realized that Sugar is better off as a solo pet.
Sugar requires an owner with previous chinchilla experience, as she is an active, playful, and engaging pet who needs plenty of attention and stimulation. She will thrive in a home where she can get the time and care she deserves, with space to roam and plenty of mental enrichment.
If you're interested in giving Sugar a great new home, please reach out. We want to ensure she finds a place where she'll be well-cared for and happy.

Just heading home from Pearson Cargo where I picked up Cheese. He’s come all the way from Calgary.
11/09/2024

Just heading home from Pearson Cargo where I picked up Cheese. He’s come all the way from Calgary.

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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.