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Toby

  • Senior
  • Male
  • Large
  • chinchilla
  • Chinchilla

About Toby

Wolcott, IN

Species & Breed

chinchilla
Chinchilla

Physical Traits

Senior
Male
Large
Coat: Short

Behavior

House-trained: No

Toby’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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Toby's Story

​Black velvet male chinchilla -- "Toby"<br/>Born 2014-2015 -- 11-12 years old<br/>​​​​​​​​​​​​​<br/>Surrendered -- 1/31/2026<br/>​​​​<br/>--active dude <br/>--can be a bit of a challenge to pick up sometimes <br/>--once he's in your arms, he will chill with you, at least for short periods of time <br/>--when set down, he does enjoy exploring and checking things out (he had his own room and playtime in his previous home, and really enjoyed this!)<br/>--sweet boy<br/>--still has plenty of life left in him!  you'd never know his age if someone didn't tell you (though, not squirm-ball bouncing off the walls, still very handle-able)<br/>--pretty chill while being handled <br/>--does pretty well with being handled and petted <br/>--good mix of calm when being held, but still with some energy to explore and do things <br/>--will occasionally hop right *into* your arms when you reach for him (not sure if this is his intention or not lol, but hey, it works!)<br/>--sweet boy!​​​​​​​​​​<br/><br/>​​ADOPTION FEE -- $100 CASH OR ZELLE / $110 CARD OR OTHER ELECTRONIC PAYMENT<br/><br/>Interested in adopting? Look over our care packet and 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

​Black velvet male chinchilla -- "Toby"
Born 2014-2015 -- 11-12 years old
​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Surrendered -- 1/31/2026
​​​​
--active dude 
--can be a bit of a challenge to pick up sometimes 
--once he's in your arms, he will chill with you, at least for short periods of time 
--when set down, he does enjoy exploring and checking things out (he had his own room and playtime in his previous home, and really enjoyed this!)
--sweet boy
--still has plenty of life left in him!  you'd never know his age if someone didn't tell you (though, not squirm-ball bouncing off the walls, still very handle-able)
--pretty chill while being handled
--does pretty well with being handled and petted
--good mix of calm when being held, but still with some energy to explore and do things 
--will occasionally hop right *into* your arms when you reach for him (not sure if this is his intention or not lol, but hey, it works!)
--sweet boy!​​​​​​​​​​

​​ADOPTION FEE -- $100 CASH OR ZELLE / $

​Black velvet male chinchilla -- "Toby"
Born 2014-2015 -- 11-12 years old
​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Surrendered -- 1/31/2026
​​​​
--active dude 
--can be a bit of a challenge to pick up sometimes 
--once he's in your arms, he will chill with you, at least for short periods of time 
--when set down, he does enjoy exploring and checking things out (he had his own room and playtime in his previous home, and really enjoyed this!)
--sweet boy
--still has plenty of life left in him!  you'd never know his age if someone didn't tell you (though, not squirm-ball bouncing off the walls, still very handle-able)
--pretty chill while being handled
--does pretty well with being handled and petted
--good mix of calm when being held, but still with some energy to explore and do things 
--will occasionally hop right *into* your arms when you reach for him (not sure if this is his intention or not lol, but hey, it works!)
--sweet boy!​​​​​​​​​​

​​ADOPTION FEE -- $100 CASH OR ZELLE / $110 CARD OR OTHER ELECTRONIC PAYMENT

Interested in adopting? Look over our care packet and fill out an adoption form on our website nwichinchillas.com

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.

This chinchilla is located in Wolcott, Indiana (47995 about 30 minutes north of Lafa

How To Adopt

Toby was listed as ADOPTABLE by NWI Chinchilla Rescue
How can I adopt Toby?
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 Toby?
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 Toby, 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.

Toby is from NWI Chinchilla Rescue

[Wolcott, IN]

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