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Rick

  • Adult
  • Male
  • Large
  • chinchilla
  • Chinchilla

About Rick

Auburn, IN

Species & Breed

chinchilla
Chinchilla

Physical Traits

Adult
Male
Large
Coat: Short
Tan

Behavior

House-trained: No

Rick’s Compatibility

    This pet has unknown 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.

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Rick's Story

Hetero beige male chinchilla -- "Rick"<br/>Born 12/2023 -- 1 year old<br/><br/>**Rick is currently located at one of our foster homes in Auburn, IN. He can either be adopted out directly from the foster home location, or he can be brought back to the rescue (Wolcott, IN) for adoption as well**<br/><br/>**we've been calling this guy, Rick the Brick, as he is an absolute unit of a chin. For a boy, he is a CHONK (said lovingly)**<br/><br/>**Rick came in with a group of chins that started as two chins...and ended up as a LOT of chins due to the original pair breeding and breeding and breeding... and a lot of fighting going on in the cage**<br/><br/>--has opinions about being picked up, and will definitely let you know what they are<br/>--not mean, just scared<br/>--occasionally tries to spray, though he has male anatomy, so he more or less drips in your direction<br/>--needs a family that can work through his fear... the right family will pick him up anyway, despite all of the above, because once you do have him in your arms, he's an awesome furball<br/>--once he's in your arms, he does just chill with you<br/>--sits nicely in your arms to be handled and petted<br/>--sweet boy, just very unsure of people<br/>--needs a lot of TLC<br/><br/>Adoption fee -- $75 cash or zelle / $83 card or other electronic payment <br/><br/>Interested in bringing Rick home? Fill out an adoption form on our website!<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/>These chinchillas are 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 male chinchilla -- "Rick"
Born 12/2023 -- 1 year old

**Rick is currently located at one of our foster homes in Auburn, IN. He can either be adopted out directly from the foster home location, or he can be brought back to the rescue (Wolcott, IN) for adoption as well**

**we've been calling this guy, Rick the Brick, as he is an absolute unit of a chin. For a boy, he is a CHONK (said lovingly)**

**Rick came in with a group of chins that started as two chins...and ended up as a LOT of chins due to the original pair breeding and breeding and breeding... and a lot of fighting going on in the cage**

--has opinions about being picked up, and will definitely let you know what they are
--not mean, just scared
--occasionally tries to spray, though he has male anatomy, so he more or less drips in your direction
--needs a family that can work through his fear... the right family will pick him up anyway, despite all of the above, because once you do have him in your arms,

Hetero beige male chinchilla -- "Rick"
Born 12/2023 -- 1 year old

**Rick is currently located at one of our foster homes in Auburn, IN. He can either be adopted out directly from the foster home location, or he can be brought back to the rescue (Wolcott, IN) for adoption as well**

**we've been calling this guy, Rick the Brick, as he is an absolute unit of a chin. For a boy, he is a CHONK (said lovingly)**

**Rick came in with a group of chins that started as two chins...and ended up as a LOT of chins due to the original pair breeding and breeding and breeding... and a lot of fighting going on in the cage**

--has opinions about being picked up, and will definitely let you know what they are
--not mean, just scared
--occasionally tries to spray, though he has male anatomy, so he more or less drips in your direction
--needs a family that can work through his fear... the right family will pick him up anyway, despite all of the above, because once you do have him in your arms, he's an awesome furball
--once he's in your arms, he does just chill with you
--sits nicely in your arms to be handled and petted
--sweet boy, just very unsure of people
--needs a lot of TLC

Adoption fee -- $75 cash or zelle / $83 card or other electronic payment

Interested in bringing Rick home? Fill out an adoption form on our website!

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How To Adopt

Rick was listed as Adoptable by NWI Chinchilla Rescue
How can I adopt Rick?
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 Rick?
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 Rick, 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.

Rick is from NWI Chinchilla Rescue

[Wolcott, IN]

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