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Pickles

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Medium
  • chinchilla
  • Chinchilla

About Pickles

Wolcott, IN

Species & Breed

chinchilla
Chinchilla

Physical Traits

Adult
Female
Medium
Coat: Short
Tan, White

Behavior

House-trained: No

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
No
Vaccinated:
No
Special Needs:
No

Pickles’s Compatibility

    This pet has bad compatibility with kids.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

Adoption Fee

$75

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Pickles's Story

Hetero beige female chinchilla -- "Pickles"<br/>Born 2023-2024 -- approx. 2-3 years old<br/><br/>**this girl is a VERY spicy pickle. Don't care for spicy pickles? Skip to the next listing!**<br/><br/>**this girl originally came from Petsmart, where she was returned, not once, but twice... before her then-owner took her home. Life changes happened, and unfortunately that owner could no longer keep her either at that point, and so we now we have her here at the rescue**<br/><br/>--cute... if you like death glares <br/>--loves checking out new things... including how to sneak past you and out of the cage, while you're cleaning it / filling her food bowl / or otherwise trying to improve her life <br/>--not a fan of being picked up --or-- handled... she will be squirmy... maybe even extra-squirmy... and barky and unhappy <br/>--barks at you if you get too close, and *will* spray you if she decides you've pestered her too much<br/>--she has *never* bitten, though she will bark and spray and posture all day long<br/>--she's a spicy pickle (and yes, she came with the name Pickles) <br/>--*really* enjoys having a house to hide in, and will retreat to it if she feels threatened<br/>--very much a look-but-don't-touch type furball<br/>--was potty trained for her pee for a hot minute... and then randomly stopped... not sure why<br/><br/>Adoption fee -- $75 CASH OR ZELLE / $83 CARD OR OTHER ELECTRONIC PAYMENT<br/><br/>Interested in adopting? Fill out an adoption form on our website -- nwichinchillas.com<br/><br/>All of our chinchillas come with a baggie of food to start you out with as well as a printed out version of our chinchilla care packet.<br/><br/>This chinchilla is located in Wolcott, Indiana (47995 about 30 minutes north of Lafayette, IN. We can deliver for *some* chinchillas, and for others, we can help you with finding ground transport. We are able to work with your own transport as well!<br/><br/>We also sell cages / supplies / accessories for your new furball! You can make us your one-stop-shop!<br/><br/>Check out our website nwichinchillas.com

Hetero beige female chinchilla -- "Pickles"
Born 2023-2024 -- approx. 2-3 years old

**this girl is a VERY spicy pickle. Don't care for spicy pickles? Skip to the next listing!**

**this girl originally came from Petsmart, where she was returned, not once, but twice... before her then-owner took her home. Life changes happened, and unfortunately that owner could no longer keep her either at that point, and so we now we have her here at the rescue**

--cute... if you like death glares
--loves checking out new things... including how to sneak past you and out of the cage, while you're cleaning it / filling her food bowl / or otherwise trying to improve her life
--not a fan of being picked up --or-- handled... she will be squirmy... maybe even extra-squirmy... and barky and unhappy
--barks at you if you get too close, and *will* spray you if she decides you've pestered her too much
--she has *never* bitten, though she will bark and spray and posture all day long
--she's a sp

Hetero beige female chinchilla -- "Pickles"
Born 2023-2024 -- approx. 2-3 years old

**this girl is a VERY spicy pickle. Don't care for spicy pickles? Skip to the next listing!**

**this girl originally came from Petsmart, where she was returned, not once, but twice... before her then-owner took her home. Life changes happened, and unfortunately that owner could no longer keep her either at that point, and so we now we have her here at the rescue**

--cute... if you like death glares
--loves checking out new things... including how to sneak past you and out of the cage, while you're cleaning it / filling her food bowl / or otherwise trying to improve her life
--not a fan of being picked up --or-- handled... she will be squirmy... maybe even extra-squirmy... and barky and unhappy
--barks at you if you get too close, and *will* spray you if she decides you've pestered her too much
--she has *never* bitten, though she will bark and spray and posture all day long
--she's a spicy pickle (and yes, she came with the name Pickles)
--*really* enjoys having a house to hide in, and will retreat to it if she feels threatened
--very much a look-but-don't-touch type furball
--was potty trained for her pee for a hot minute... and then randomly stopped... not sure why

Adoption fee -- $75 CASH OR ZELLE / $83 CARD OR OTHER ELECTRONIC PAYMENT

Interest

Consider Pickles for adoption?

How To Adopt

Pickles was listed as ADOPTABLE by NWI Chinchilla Rescue
How can I adopt Pickles?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with NWI Chinchilla Rescue. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.
When can I meet Pickles?
If you've submitted an inquiry, NWI Chinchilla Rescue will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Pickles, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to NWI Chinchilla Rescue, and they'll be happy to help!
NWI Chinchilla Rescue's Adoption Policy
We ask that all potential adopters review our Chinchilla Care Packet first, and then complete an adoption form. The adoption form allows us to ensure that the chinchillas and other pets that we are adopting out, go to educated homes that will care for them correctly.

Pickles is from NWI Chinchilla Rescue

[Wolcott, IN]

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