Tanya Campbell, founder of Canadian Chinchilla Rescue, emphasized the overwhelming number of surrendered chinchillas, stating, 'I've never seen so many animals at shelters, at rescues. We just can't keep up.' This highlights the urgent demand on rescuers amid increasing abandonments.
With help from Campbell, many chinchillas find new homes, but she notes, 'We have a wait list of six to 12 months to accept surrendered chinchillas.' This underscores the systemic issue of pet abandonment.
Campbell described chinchillas as ill-suited for many homes due to their dust baths and dietary needs, saying, 'The stuff they have makes it horrible for people with allergies.' This indicates a disconnect between expectations and reality in pet ownership.
The COVID-19 pandemic instigated a surge of pet adoptions, leading to mass abandonments, as noted by Campbell: 'I've literally taken him practically everywhere with me,' referring to her well-adjusted pet as opposed to others facing abandonment.
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