Sunshine Chinchillas
Rescues Up for Adoption
Before going further, PLEASE READ:
We are located in Central Florida, we do not offer shipping nor do we meet long distances. It is the responsibility of the adopter to make the drive to us to take their chinchilla(s) home.
Every interested adopter MUST fill out the adoption questionnaire, found here on our website: Adoption Questionnaire
If you need information about supplies, this can be found on our website here: Bringing Home Your New Chinchilla and Unsafe Products
Please review our sales policy and adoption process, found on our website here: Sales Policy and Adoption Process
Please Note:
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Chinchilllas ARE NOT cuddly, please consider this prior to adopting.
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Some chinchillas are more friendly than others, but there is no guarantee they will bond with their owners.
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We have limited history on rescue chinchillas. Unless otherwise stated, we do not know their lineage, health concerns, exact age, or where they came from.
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Some rescues have been through several homes already, they may need time to adjust to their new environment. Please give them up to a few months to settle in and get used to everything new.
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Please remember, even if chinchillas seem to be cuddly/playful on social media accounts, this is the exception NOT the norm for these animals.
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These are prey animals with instincts to run away, bite, or spray urine if they feel threatened, they are not like cats/dogs/ferrets.
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Chinchillas under 6 months are still babies, they must be treated with great care. They are not easier to care for than an adult chinchilla. They cannot have large cages, treats, playtime, or excessive handling (no exceptions).
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We do not have a waitlist or offer this, all animals are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Chinchillas sold on this page are NOT pedigreed and should NEVER be used for breeding.
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Under no circumstances does Sunshine Chinchillas ever condone backyard breeding or selling ill or injured animals.
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To place an animal on hold, a non-refundable deposit of $50 is required. Please refer to our Sales Policy for more information about deposits.
If interested in a particular chinchilla or you do not see what you're looking for, please fill out our adoption questionnaire. Available cage setups are typically a mixture of used and new supplies and will have a used cage included, we do not have cages for sale very often. If we do have a cage available its often the cage the animal was surrendered with.
Last Updated 3/25/2025
(We often update on the weekends, we recommend refreshing the webpage)
ON HOLD = Animal has a deposit placed and is not available for purchase.
PENDING = Animal has an adoption appointment set but does not have a deposit yet, if the appointment falls through the animal will be available again.
Available Rescue Chinchillas
~ Pearl ~
Mosaic
Female (Adult)
Pearl is a mosaic female chinchilla who is about 3 years old. This girl is fairly calm and very friendly; however, take in mind a chinchilla's personality can change depending on their environment and surroundings. Not all chinchillas enjoy being held, they are not cuddly.
Her adoption fee is $200, a $50 non-refundable fee is required to start the adoption process. This fee goes towards the total adoption price with the remainder due on adoption day.
If you would like to take Pearl home, send us a message!
~ Cinnamon ~
Standard Grey
Female (Adult)
Cinnamon is a standard grey female chinchilla who is about 2 years old. This girl takes time to warm up to you but is friendly; however, take in mind a chinchilla's personality can change depending on their environment and surroundings. Not all chinchillas enjoy being held, they are not cuddly.
Her adoption fee is $40, a $25 non-refundable fee is required to start the adoption process. This fee goes towards the total adoption price with the remainder due on adoption day.
If you would like to take Cinnamon home, send us a message!
~ Ruby & Sapphire ~
Standard Grey
Females (Adult)
Ruby and Sapphire are standard grey female chinchillas who are about 3 years old. These girl take time to warm up to you, but the key to their hearts is apple wood chew sticks! However, take in mind a chinchilla's personality can change depending on their environment and surroundings. Not all chinchillas enjoy being held, they are not cuddly.
Their combined adoption fee is $75, a $25 non-refundable fee is required to start the adoption process. This fee goes towards the total adoption price with the remainder due on adoption day.
If you would like to take these ladies home, send us a message!
~ Sunny ~
Standard Grey
Female (Adult)
Sunny is a standard grey female chinchilla who is about a year and a half old. This girl takes time to warm up to you but is friendly; however, take in mind a chinchilla's personality can change depending on their environment and surroundings. Not all chinchillas enjoy being held, they are not cuddly.
Her adoption fee is $100, a $50 non-refundable fee is required to start the adoption process. This fee goes towards the total adoption price with the remainder due on adoption day.
If you would like to take Sunny home, send us a message!
~ Starry ~
Mosaic
Female (Adult)
Starry is a mosaic female chinchilla who is about a year old. This girl is a little shy but is sweet; however, take in mind a chinchilla's personality can change depending on their environment and surroundings. Not all chinchillas enjoy being held, they are not cuddly.
Starry will be ready to go to her new home on or after April 6th, 2025.
Her adoption fee is $150, a $50 non-refundable fee is required to start the adoption process. This fee goes towards the total adoption price with the remainder due on adoption day.
If you would like to take Starry home, send us a message!
~ Andromeda ~
Black Velvet
Female (Adult)
Andromeda is a black velvet female chinchilla who is about six years old. This girl is very high energy and does not like to be held; she is not aggressive but prefers to have her own space. She is very independent and takes time to warm up; however, take in mind a chinchilla's personality can change depending on their environment and surroundings. Not all chinchillas enjoy being held, they are not cuddly. This girl is unique as she has a curly tail! Most chinchillas have straight tails, but sometimes they can be born with or develop tails that curl in.
Andromeda will be ready to go to her new home on or after April 6th, 2025.
Her adoption fee is $200, a $50 non-refundable fee is required to start the adoption process. This fee goes towards the total adoption price with the remainder due on adoption day.
If you would like to take Andromeda home, send us a message!
~ Biscuit ~
Beige
Male (Adult)
*ON HOLD*
*ON HOLD*
Biscuit is a beige male chinchilla who is about 2 years old. This boy is a cutie and very friendly; however, take in mind a chinchilla's personality can change depending on their environment and surroundings. Not all chinchillas enjoy being held, they are not cuddly.
Biscuit has started the habit of chewing his fur, likely due to the stress of changing environments. This may or may not change once he is settled in his new home. There is no need for a vet visit, fur-chewing is caused by behavioral/environment/genetic factors; he is not in pain, he just has a little bit of a silly haircut!
His adoption fee is $75, a $25 non-refundable fee is required to start the adoption process. This fee goes towards the total adoption price with the remainder due on adoption day.
*ON HOLD*
~ Rudy ~
Standard Grey
Male (Adult)
*PENDING*
*ON HOLD*
Rudy is a standard grey male chinchilla who is about 2 years old. This boy is a cutie and very friendly; however, take in mind a chinchilla's personality can change depending on their environment and surroundings. Not all chinchillas enjoy being held, they are not cuddly.
His adoption fee is $40, a $20 non-refundable fee is required to start the adoption process. This fee goes towards the total adoption price with the remainder due on adoption day.
*ON HOLD*
Thumper is a standard grey male rescue chinchilla who is about 2 years old. His personality is sweet and calm, however take in mind a chinchilla's personality can change depending on their environment and surroundings. Not all chinchillas enjoy being held, they are not cuddly.
His adoption fee is $75, a $25 non-refundable fee is required to start the adoption process. This fee goes towards the total adoption price with the remainder due on adoption day.
If you would like to give Thumper a home, send us a message!