Is rescuing right for you?We all want the best for chinchillas, whether they are ours or belong to someone else. Rescuing releases a natural endorphins that makes us feel good about what we've done, and makes us want to continue to do it. I'd never want to discourage anyone from rescuing any animal, but there's a lot that goes into rescuing an animal than most owners think about.
Before taking on any animal, you need to know exactly what you're getting into, and have the knowledge you need before hand. |
Rescuing is a commitment. When you take in any animal, you make a commitment to provide them with all the care they need, and to do your best to give them a home or find a home that is capable of giving them what they need.
Do you have the space? Do you have the time? Do you have the resources? ....Do you have the heart? |
Many have the opinion that purchasing any animal, is not rescuing, regardless of the situation they are in. I do share that opinion. Sometimes a owner doesn't care about the state their pet is in, and they're only driven by money. Unfortunately there are people out there who breed animals and keep them in poor conditions, and then list them as "in need of rescue" with "adoption fees". They lie, claim they're just a pet, or tell you anything under the sun to make a sale. Really, they're just selling those animals. Once you pay them to "rescue" the animal , they just get the message that they can continue manipulating people into purchasing their stock. So I highly encourage anyone who sees a sick, injured, or poorly cared for animal up for sale to contact your local animal control and report the abuse. You may save that 1 animal when you purchase in situations like this, but you then encourage them to continue breeding, selling, and flipping animals to make money. They then do the same to animal, after animal. If nobody purchases from them, they'll eventually stop when they stop getting paid. We just have to be strong for the bigger picture. |
With that being said, sometimes people realize too late that the pet they wanted isn't really the pet they should own. If you're this owner, I highly encourage you to seek out your local rescues and surrender your pet there. This will give you peace of mind, and will insure your pet goes into friendly arms. Email us for help. ( We are in CALIFORNIA ) My opinion about paying for a rescue changes when the animal is injured. I have bought a injured animal in the past because I felt so deeply for them. So, if you have the money and don't mind loosing it to save a life, do it. Do not do it if you cannot afford the after care though! There's nothing worse than making a bad situation even more complicated. |