Here is a comprehensive list of chinchilla rescue shelters in United Kingdom.
If you happen to know of any we haven’t mentioned here then do let us know.
Buckinghamshire
South Bucks RSPCA – Based in Amersham, the South Bucks Branch of the RSPCA cares for all unwanted or abused cats, dogs, small animals and birds that have been found or rescued locally. Most arrive from homes that, for one reason or another, can no longer look after them
Cornwall
Chinchillas 2 home -All chinchillas that are temporarily visiting ‘Chinchillas 2 home’ are checked before accepted, although there are cases where veterinary treatment may be necessary for minor (or major if their is a possibility of recovery).
Cumbria
Chinchillas 4 life – Chinchillas 4 Life was founded in 2003. We have been taking in sick and unwanted chins ever since. We aim to find loving ‘forever’ homes for our healthy chins. We also provide sanctuary for those that are too poorly or too old to be rehomed.
Devon
Animals in Distress – Based in Newton Abbott, Animals in distress was formed in 1981 by Mrs Georgina Lang, Mrs Eileen Hunt and Mrs Muriel Sellick, who looked after dogs for people who were going into hospital. Their rescue work increased and a small office and shop were opened in a garage in Ellacombe, Torquay.
East Anglia
East Anglia Chinchilla Rescue – We are a New Chinchilla Rescue Centre set up in 2011. With over 25 years experience of breeding and caring for these wonderful creatures.
Gloucestershire
Yate Small Animal Foster & Rehome – Based in Yate, they are a small,private fostering and rehoming service which is completely non profit making. They take on animals, birds & reptiles on a temporary basis as a foster with the view to finding them a permanent, genuine loving home.
Hampshire
Ashley Heath Animal Centre – The RSPCA Ashley Heath Animal Centre occupies a 32-acre site located in Ringwood Forest in Hampshire. At Ashley Heath most of the animals have been rescued from neglect and bad treatment by their previous owners.
St Francis Animal Welfare – Based in Fair Oak, we care for and rehome numerous animals including dogs, cats, rabbits, chickens, birds, various small mammals and reptiles.
Scritches Rat and Rodent Rescue – Based in Southampton, we are able to deal with rehoming, sexing, behaviourial advice and introduction advice for most pet species of rodents.
Hertfordshire
Aunty Animal Small Animal Rescue – Based in Sawbridgeworth, they provide adoption and re-homing services for small animals.
Lancashire
Chinchillas 4 life – Chinchillas 4 Life was founded in 2003. We have been taking in sick and unwanted chins ever since. We aim to find loving ‘forever’ homes for our healthy chins. We also provide sanctuary for those that are too poorly or too old to be rehomed.
Surrey
Furry Friends Animal Rescue – Based in Old Coulson, we deal with various types of animals including dogs, cats, ferrets, rabbits, terrapins and smaller caged animals. We are non-destruct and operate a backup for life policy. There is a set adoption fee for all animals and this must be paid before we release the animal for adoption.
Animal Rescue & Care – Based in Richmond, Our priority is to rescue, foster and rehome animals in the Richmond Upon Thames area. We work mainly with cats, rabbits and guinea pigs, but also with dogs and ‘small furries’ such as hamsters and chinchillas.
Sussex
RSPCA Sussex – Based in Brighton and East Grinstead, The Sussex Brighton and East Grinstead Branch of the RSPCA is entirely self-funding, and is run by an active committee of volunteers who are trustees of the Branch funds. The Branch is responsible for the Brighton Animal Shelter at Patcham.
West Midlands
Greenwood Chinchillas – Based in Birmingham, we’ve been keeping and breeding Chinchillas for over 10 years now, and we also take in and re-home rescues that need our help and assistance.
Yorkshire
Chinchillas 4 life – Chinchillas 4 Life was founded in 2003. We have been taking in sick and unwanted chins ever since. We aim to find loving ‘forever’ homes for our healthy chins. We also provide sanctuary for those that are too poorly or too old to be rehomed.
Chins R Us – We run a small self funded rescue and rehoming service for chins in the West Yorkshire area