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My name is FINNIAN!

Posted 2 days ago | Updated 58 minutes ago

My basic info

Species
Chinchilla
Color
Silver or Gray
Age
9 years old, Senior
Sex
Male
Pet ID
A181856
Hair Length
short

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Chinchillas are shy, active, and adorable rodents. Many chinchillas do not like being held or handled. Instead, they prefer exploring and climbing, so should have access to an elevated resting area in their enclosure. As such, they are more suitable pets for adults rather than children. Chinchillas are mostly nocturnal animals, which means they are active at night. Due to their thick fur, they are susceptible to overheating. They must be kept in a 65-80 degrees Fahrenheit environment. In their cage, Chinchillas enjoy exercise wheels, chew toys, nest/shelter, hay feeder, bath house, and food and water dishes. Chinchillas mainly eat timothy hay and a small number of pellets. Fresh fruits and veggies can be offered occasionally as a treat. Chinchillas do not bathe in water but instead take dust baths to maintain their soft, thick coat. Chinchillas can live alone but do better in pairs of the same sex. With proper care, chinchillas can live for 10-20 years.
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
A181856
Contact
Address
12155 Park Blvd, Brighton, CO 80601

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Visit our shelter to see who’s available now or call us at 303.288.3294 to talk to an adoption counselor to learn more about a pet you’ve seen on our Adoptables page. For adoption fees see http://animalshelter.adcogov.org/service-fees

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Riverdale Animal Shelter
12155 Park Blvd., Brighton, CO 80601
HOURS OF SERVICE
Mon-Fri: 11AM - 6PM
Weekends: 10AM - 5PM

More about this shelter

We are an open admissions shelter, meaning we take in homeless animals regardless of age, breed, health, temperament or lack of space. On average, we take in about 5,500 stray, surrendered and abandoned animals per year including dogs, cats, small mammals, birds and reptiles. We provide adoption services to find safe, happy homes for these pets; and also provide low-cost vaccination and microchip clinics to help safeguard them against illness or being lost forever.

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