How Can I Sell Or Get Rid Of One of My Chinchillas?

I am having a hard time with owning two chinchillas, because since then I have had two babies, and I have my hands full. I am now looking sadly to get rid of at least one of them to help with the stress. Any ideas?

Chinchilla Planet answered:
The safest course is to find an animal rescue in your area (search for chinchilla rescue in Google). They will ensure that your chinchillas go to a good home rather than to someone collecting animals for medical testing. The problem with rescues is that they are often full. The more supplies you can provide the better since that will make it easier on the new owners. And of course a donation to the rescue would help them continue to provide such a valuable service.

Joy answered:
- Post a note at your Veterinarian's office.
- Donate him to a local Zoo.
- Check the yellow-pages in you local phone book for ideas.
- Call some pet stores and ask what they suggest, etc.
- Post a note on Craig's List.

trunka t answered:
Run an ad in the classified section of your local newspaper for a free chinchilla to good home. I had one and I called a local petting zoo. They came and got it and were glad to have it. They really don't make very good pets but they're very interesting to see at a zoo. I love the way they take their little dust baths. Good luck.

bladetro answered:
Are they a bonded pair or separated? If they are bonded best to keep both. But if they are separated find a good chinchilla rescue that will take good care of one or both and find good homes.
you can find a good rescue at or even help finding a forever home.http://www.chins-n-quills.com/forums/