About Fig

Chinchillas are available for adoption with Cali_FID in MODESTO, CALIFORNIA.

Looking for a new chinchilla companion? We may have the perfect match for you!

Chinchillas at Cali_FID Rescue are often taken in from difficult situations, given sanctuary, and provided with the care they need to recover and thrive. Due to their temperature sensitivity, they are not usually brought to adoption events. Instead, an application and appointment are required to meet them. Please note that we do not ship or transport animals.

All chinchillas are housed in foster homes and cared for in pet-friendly settings.

Adopters are expected to provide their carrier, enclosure, and supplies. The adoption fee covers the animal only. However, gently used supplies may be available for a small donation—first come, first served, while supplies last.

As a special bonus for adopters:

Small Pet Select is gifting a free 5lb box of hay (shipping included, voucher provided at adoption).

Chinnie Boutique is offering 20% off your first accessory purchase (voucher provided at adoption).

Apply today at: www.califidparrotandexotic.com

Age: ADULT

Sex: Male

Color: Ebony

Original Arrival Date : 5/29/25

Cage Mate: None

Adoption Fee: see rescue

About me:

This is Fig! he's the " newest " chin in the rescue and was not adopted. He is an ebony chinchilla. We do not know his exact age, but he's an adult. He was pulled from the LA animal shelter with another male, and they were supposed to be bonded friends. However they began fighting and had to be separated.

Fig is very ambitious and outgoing. He will come right to the door and look for human interaction!

Gus & Fig came to us from over 300 miles away after being surrendered over the counter at North Central Animal Services in Los Angeles. Sadly, we have no history on them—not their original names ( maybe Rambo & Poncho from the kennel cards ), ages, or why they were given up. We don’t even know if their family reached out to any local rescues before surrendering them.

As we always do, we networked with nearby rescue groups first. It’s best for the animals and their former families when they can stay close to home. But when no one else can step up, we won’t say no. Every rescue is full and stretched thin right now, but we all care deeply. We're only sharing this information because it's a real look into how rescue's plans have to change on the fly and why communication is so important. 

Initially, we believed these boys were already spoken for by another local rescue. We even sent a potential adopter to the shelter, only to hear they were turned away because the shelter expected a rescue pickup. We assumed everything was handled, and referred them to local rescues TO ADOPT. 

Then things got busy—fast. We were asked to help three other chinchillas from different situations. We agreed. The next day, we received a call from volunteers at North Central letting us know that the bonded pair had not been picked up. Thankfully, we were already arranging transport for some water turtles from the same shelter, and we couldn’t leave these boys behind.

We are very full now. We’re honoring our commitments to every animal we’ve said yes to.

Fig and Gus, thought to be friends, showed us that they were not infact a compatible duo when we arrived home to find Gus was bullies, butt plucked bald, and covered in pubcture wounds. The duo was separated indefinitely.

To adopt, you must apply with Cali_FID Rescue. Go to www.califidparrotandexotic.com and fill out the adoption application.

These animals live in FOSTER HOMES. The rescue group does not have a facility for visitors.

If you have any additional questions about Cali_FID’s Chinchillas, please contact the rescue group.

Thank you for choosing adoption!

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