This page lists chinchillas that are currently in our care that are awaiting new forever homes.

Please do not submit an application for adoption unless you see a chinchilla you are interested in adopting on this page, AND you are prepared to bring that chinchilla into your life once you are approved to adopt.  We are not able to hold applications until a chinchilla becomes available, or until applicants are "ready" to adopt.

We gladly hold chins as "adoption pending" for a short time while cages and supplies are purchased and readied for the chin to go to its new home.  We recommend applicants NOT purchase items prior to applying and being approved to adopt, as there are many items available that are marketed for chinchillas which, in our opinion, are NOT safe.   This also allows us to discuss with applicants what the most appropriate equipment for each chinchilla is, ensuring that each chinchilla is the happiest it can be in its new home.

Adoption fees are $50.00 for adult chins, $60.00 for young chins (generally 6 months or younger).  We charge adoption fees to ensure a good home to each chin.  Our fees do not rise based upon how long a chinchilla has been with us, or if they needed medical attention during their stay with us.  We feel that serves no purpose but to narrow the chances for some chins to be adopted.   ALL funds from adoption fees go back to the rescues in the form of food, supplies (litter, toys, water bottles, etc.), and veterinary care.  We do not personally profit from the adoption of our rescues.  Please click the button below to learn more about our adoption procedures.

Please note:  We place chins locally only!!!

We are located in Davisburg, MI which is in the Flint/Pontiac area, very near Clarkston and Holly.  Local is considered within approximately 3 hours travel of this area.  We do NOT ship chinchillas due to stress and safety factors.  Please click here if you are interested in adopting a chinchilla but live out of the stated service area for Second Chance Chins.  We do occasionally accept applications from people who are not considered local under certain circumstances.  If you are not local, have a special situation and are interested in adopting from us, please contact us for permission via email prior to filling out an adoption application.

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Taz came to Second Chance Chins on December 22, 2009 because his owner was moving to a "pet free" apartment and could not take him.  Taz is a very handsome dark standard gray male, born approximately March 16, 2006.  Taz is quite a big boy and is very active.  We've given him a Flying Saucer wheel in the cage he is using while he's with us, but we've not seen him on it.  Hopefully sometime soon he'll decide to give it a whirl!  We often see Taz sleeping in the oddest position.  Sitting on an upper corner shelf with his hind half, with his front half stretched into his hammock...as long as he's comfy!

Muraco and Lilac came to Second Chance Chins on December 19, 2009 from another rescue.  Muraco is a standard gray neutered male born in September, 2002.  Lilac is a black velvet female born April, 2001.  Lilac is a tripod, missing her left front paw due to a cage accident.  If you didn't know Lilac was missing a limb, you'd swear she was totally normal, because she can run with a fury on her 15" Chin Spin wheel and gets around her cage with no trouble at all.  Muraco had his incisors (front teeth) knocked out as a kit (baby), and they grew back at a bit of an angle, but they seem to be correcting themselves.  We want whomever adopts these two to know this because his teeth will need to be monitored and may need an occasional trimming.  Muraco is a bit on the high-strung side, so he'll need a lot of out-of-cage playtime and lots of attention.  Lilac is a bit more laid back, and in watching the two of them, we often will think that Lilac's thinking to herself:  "Muraco, you spaz!  Settle down already!"

Sugar is a beautiful female white mosaic who came to Second Chance Chins on May 11, 2009 along with her mate, Pepper.  Sugar and Pepper were abandoned outside of the Wyandotte Animal Shelter in a tiny hamster cage.  The animal shelter contacted us and asked us if we could assist.  Sugar and Pepper were both dehydrated and under-nourished when they arrived.  Once they settled in a few days, we separated them, since Pepper is not neutered.  Unfortunately, it was too late, as time proved.  Sugar gave birth to a standard gray male kit (Noah) on September 3, 2009.  Fortunately, Sugar was on good food and was gaining weight for both herself and her unborn kit for most of her pregnancy and little Noah is just fine.  We're going to give Sugar a little breather once she's finished her mothering duties before we make her available for adoption, she deserves it!  Since Sugar was abandoned at an animal shelter, we have no way of knowing her age, but we suspect she is fairly young.  Sugar was transferred to an out of state rescue to find her new home on December 19, 2009.

Transferred to another rescue - 12/19/09

Jasper is a very cute, and very active violet male, born on December 19, 2005.  Jasper came to us on April 30, 2009 to find a new home.  Jasper originally had a cage mate, Marty, at his former home, but had to be separated after he bit Marty on the nose!  Because of this, we feel it would probably be best if Jasper remained a single chin.  Jasper was surrendered to us due to the fact that his former family just didn't have enough time to give him the attention he needed.  It was a hard decision for them to make, but they knew it was in Jasper's best interest to find him a new home.  Jasper is quite small, but as mentioned earlier, he is very active.  He will need a family that can keep up with him!  Jasper is a bit on the skittish side, so we've sent him to stay with Miranda, one of our two super foster-mom's to gain some confidence and be spoiled a bit more one-on-one.

Pepper is a dark standard gray male who came to us on May 11, 2009 along with his mate, Sugar, from the Wyandotte Animal Shelter.  The two of them were left outside the shelter in a tiny hamster cage, along with two cats who ended up both passing away.  Both Pepper and Sugar were quite under-nourished and dehydrated when they came to us, but Pepper has filled out nicely with proper groceries and is now quite the little pudge!  Since Pepper was abandoned outside a shelter, they had no information about him, so his age is unknown, but we suspect that he's not an old chinchilla.  He LOVES to run on his 15" Chin Spin wheel and is enjoying the nice large cage he's in.  He also enjoys an occasional nap in his hammock as well.  Pepper is staying with Linda, one of our fantastic foster-moms to work on some social skills, but came a long way with us before he went to stay there.

Saoirse (pronounced Seer-sha) is a beautiful ebony female of unknown age.  She was found outside loose near a school by a kind-hearted person who then contacted us to help her.  Since she was found outside and didn't really have an owner, she also didn't have a name.  We named her Saoirse, which is Gaelic for "Freedom" since she was found outside running free.   She came to us on September 3, 2009 and has adjusted well to our routines here.   She enjoys running on her flying saucer wheel and is quite the little social one, especially at treat time!  We think she's a gorgeous girl and hope that she'll find a super family that will love and spoil her soon!  Saoirse was transferred to an out of state rescue on December 19, 2009.

Transferred to another rescue - 12/19/09

Zoe and Ohno are a very bonded male (neutered) and female pair.  This wonderful pair came to us on September 27, 2009.  Zoe is a special needs chinchilla because she was born without eyeballs at a ranch and was rescued.  Ohno was an "accidental" birth at another rescue, which is how he got his name.  He was an "oh no"!  Zoe is absolutely remarkable in her abilities to get around and know where she is.  Having never had sight before, she has developed her own way of exploring her surroundings.  She will spiral outward to find where her boundaries are.  Once she knows where everything is, she can actually hop around and have a playtime just like any other chinchilla.  Ohno is very loving to Zoe, often coming back to check on her while they're out at playtime.  Zoe's only real needs are a little understanding as far as how she needs to have things done (offering treats and picking her up), and having her eye sockets gently cleaned once a week and an anti-bacterial eye drop placed in each one.  The process only takes a couple minutes and she is extremely good about having it done.  It is best done by two people however, one to hold her and one to clean.  It's not a gross thing to do either, her eye slits are very small and it's just a matter of cleaning any conjunctival secretions (eye boogers).  The first time we did it, it went very easily and quickly.  Now that we've done it a few times, it's even easier and quicker.  Ohno was born in March, 2006 and Zoe was born in April, 2001.  Ohno is quite the character, having escaped three times now from our blocked off play area to zoom around the house!   Gotta keep an eye on that one!  Zoe is probably one of the sweetest female chinchillas we've ever had the pleasure of having here with us.  Zoe and Ohno went to their new family on January 30, 2010.  We were able to meet at our vet's office (thank you CCAH!) so we could show their new mom how to clean Zoe's eye sockets.  We are so happy that these two have such an adoring new family, and so is their former mom.

Adopted - 1/30/10!

Qusqu and Bear are such a cute pair!  Bear is a standard gray male (neutered) born in approximately 2003, and Qusqu (pronounced Coos-coe) is a white mosaic male (neutered) born in February, 2004.  This pair of boys gets along so well.  They share everything and we never hear them bickering which sometimes cage mates will do.   Qusqu and Bear came to us on September 27, 2009 to find a new home .  Bear is very slightly "special needs".  The very tip of his "man part" doesn't retract fully into its sheath, and it just needs to be kept an eye on.  It's a permanent condition called a prolapse, and it has been like that for about a year and a half and there have never been any issues.  It's very easy to check everything because Bear so obligingly will stretch up at the side of the cage to say hello to you, just grab a quick peek and you're all set.  Bear and Qusqu both enjoy running on a 15" Chin Spin but they had a Flying Saucer in their cage at their former home, so they know how to use both.

Chika is a very pretty standard gray female born November, 1999.  She came to us to find a new home on September 27, 2009.  Although Chika is a bit older, she is still a very active girl and is very sweet.  It took a little time for her to come out of her shell and settle in to our routines here, but now that she has, she's showing what a wonderful pet she will be for someone.  Chika enjoys running on her 15" Chin Spin and sleeping in her roomy hidey-house. 

Lilo came to Second Chance Chins on September 25, 2008.  He is a very cute violet male, born January 9, 2002.  Lilo enjoys running on his flying saucer wheel and has found he also enjoys sitting in his hammock.  Lilo has a curious and sweet personality.   Right now, Lilo is recovering from some dental issues, so he's going to remain here until we're sure he's fully recovered.  UPDATE 12/11/08:  Lilo is still battling what we believe to be an infection, likely an abcess.  We're doing everything that we can for this sweet little guy.  UPDATE 1/21/09:  We're still working with Lilo, and we are cautiously optimistic that we may be in the final stages of treatment.  He is maintaining his weight (and even gaining a little) on his own and isn't drooling anymore.  He'll still be on antibiotics for a couple more weeks.  The test will come when we take him off the medication.  UPDATE 2/27/09:  Lilo is doing very well!  After being on antibiotics for weeks, it appears that we've finally beaten whatever it was that was plaguing him.  We still don't have a definitive answer about what exactly was the problem, but as long as he's healthy now, that's the important thing!   He's been off the medication since February 18, and we're in a holding pattern just watching and waiting to see what happens.  Lilo's weight when he came in was 480 grams, which is very low.  He now weighs in the 590's, which is a remarkable weight gain.  This weight gain was all on his own, just feeding him regular food and hay.   We even see a change in Lilo's demeanor.  He's much more outgoing and friendly now and just wants to know everything that is going on around him.  He uses his flying saucer again (with a vengeance!).  Our vet gives us the ok to find him a new home if he's ok after about a month, so we're crossing our fingers for little Lilo!   We'll certainly be sad to see this sweetie go when the time comes. UPDATE 3/26/09: We've been given the word by our vet to offer Lilo for adoption. He's maintaining his weight nicely and has become more outgoing and VERY active. He is a very sweet little guy that will make someone a wonderful companion. To this day, we do not know what was causing his problems, but we're confident that he is now healthy. He may need some occasional dental care in the future for spurs on his teeth, but the roots of his teeth couldn't look more perfect.  Lilo was adopted by his new mom on February 13, 2010.  His mom adopted "Cole" from us last year and has wanted Lilo ever since.  Her dream of having Lilo for her very own came true, as he was her Valentine's Day present from her boyfriend.  We are so pleased that Lilo has a fantastic new home and will have future vet treatment from the vet that quite literally saved his life.

Adopted 2/13/10!

If you feel you may be the right new parent for Taz, Muraco and Lilac, Jasper,
 Pepper, Qusqu and Bear or Chika
please click the button below and fill out an application to adopt!

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