Adoption Policy

The chinchillas posted to this website are from Cali_FID Parrot and Exotics Rescue Sanctuary unless otherwise specified in their "about me" sections. So unless otherwise specified, the chinchillas Adopted here with Let's Love Chinchillas + Cali_FID will need to go through Cali_FID's adoption process.

These animals have been placed in the care of qualified foster homes, so arranging adoptions takes time and patients so we can coordinate with fosters and adopters. The animals are safe in their foster homes, and the rescue will provide all the care these animals need until homes are found. We are not in need to "get rid" of any of our Chinchillas, so please do not contact us to "take them off our hands" or if you'd like a free / cheap pet. 

We do not send adopters to foster homes to protect our foster's privacy. Cali_FID is a Petco Partner Rescue, and all adoptions will be held at the Petco store nearest to the animal in question.

The process starts with filling out a basic adoption application found on their website or you may find it linked here on ours under our "rescue mission" tab. Once that is filled out, Cali_FID will review your application and send it to us for further contact to be made. 

Process / Requirements

  • Adopters must be 18 years or older, and must be allowed to own pets in their home/rental. ( Children under 18 must have a parent/guardian fill out the form, and assume all legal and care responsibilities for the animal. ) 
  • The Adoption Application must be filled out completely.    ( We may not respond to incomplete applications ) . 
  • Once your basic application has been reviewed, we will reach out to you with our questionnaire and set up a phone interview. 
  • ​You must have an acceptable cage for your prospective new pet. We will not allow any animal to leave our care to be sent to a home that is not prepared. The animal in question will stay with the rescue and we will give adopters adequate time to prepare before pick-up.             ( About 1 week ) 
  • A carrier is required for pick up, unless one is being provided by the rescue. 
  • The adoption fee is due at the time of pick-up.                     ( Adoption Fees are non refundable and expected to be paid in-full, and in cash. Cali_FID is a 501(c)3 non-profit rescue. All fees go to support the rescue ) 
  • ​We reserve the right not to adopt any animal for any reason at any time during the adoption process.​

By Adopting through Cali_FID + LLC

You acknowledge and agree that :

No animals adopted through Cali_FID Parrot & Exotics Rescue Sanctuary will be allowed to be put into a breeding situation. 

You agree to waive all rights of subrogation against Cali_FID Parrot & Exotics Rescue Sanctuary. You agree to hold Cali_FID Parrot & Exotics Rescue Sanctuary, its volunteers, agents, and board of directors, harmless for any and all claims.

If at any time you wish to return the animal, you will contact us. All pets adopted through the rescue will be welcomed back with open arms.

You understand and agree that you may be adoping an animal(s) with possible behavioral issues, medical issues, loud vocalizing, or other situations that are beyond our control, and that we may have been unaware of.

You understand that animals can develop issues that they did not have prior to adopting.

Cali_FID Parrot & Exotics Rescue Sanctuary always accepts returns. If for any reason the adoption does not work, you may contact us to arrange the return of the adopted animal(s). You understand that no refund of adoption fees will be given.

Adoption Fees

Adoption fees for the Chinchillas in the rescue are based off of Age, Sex, and Mutation. While we feel all Chinchillas are equal, we know that many are sought after by just their looks or sex. We hope by setting appropriate fees, combined with our application and screening process, we can eliminate any and all questionable adopters who may be hoping to adopt for the wrong reasons.  Our adoption fees start at $50 for Chinchillas. 
Adoption fees start at $50 for all Chinchillas. Add $15 if the Chinchilla is a Female. Females stay in the rescue longer compared to males. ( Males 15-30 days, females 110 - 120 days to insure they are not pregnant ) which takes more time, foster space, and resources. Add $15 if the animal is under 1 year of age. Add $20 if the animal is a mutation color. 

 This puts our lowest adoption fee for single animals at $50 and our highest for single animals at $100. 

In effort to keep same sex pairs and groups together, we will discount adoption fees by $20 per each additional Chinchilla. 

Adoption fees are accepted as cash-only. Fees are non refundable. 
Cali_FID is a 501c3 non-profit rescue.