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Indy

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 7 years

Adoption in pairs Mira (gray angora) and Indy (chocolate) are two adorable female chinchillas recovered following the closure of a breeder's business. Both are very close and inseparable. They share their playtime, their naps snuggled together and their explorations with great harmony. Their relationship is a true joy to observe: they calm each other and show great tenderness towards each other. However, it is essential to remember that a chinchilla is not an ordinary animal and has very specific needs. These small rodents must live in an appropriate environment. Their diet must also be strictly adapted. Chinchillas are active animals, especially in the evening, and require sufficient space to jump, climb and exercise. An appropriate cage, enriched with platforms and hiding places, is essential for their well-being. Finally, they require calm, patience and gentle handling, as they can become stressed easily. Mira and Indy are therefore not just two cute little balls of fur: they are also companions who require special attention and appropriate care, to live happily and in good health.

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Adoption en duo Mira (angora grise) et Indy (chocolat )sont deux adorables femelles chinchillas récupérées suite a une cession d’activité d’un éleveur. Toutes les deux sont très complices et inséparables. Elles partagent leurs moments de jeu, leurs siestes blotties l’une contre l’autre et leurs explorations avec une belle harmonie. Leur entente est un vrai bonheur à observer : elles s’apaisent mutuellement et montrent une grande douceur l’une envers l’autre. Il est cependant essentiel de rappeler qu’un chinchilla n’est pas un animal comme les autres et qu’il a des besoins bien spécifiques. Ces petits rongeurs doivent vivre dans un environnement adapté. Leur alimentation doit être strictement adaptée aussi Les chinchillas sont aussi des animaux actifs, surtout en soirée, qui nécessitent un espace suffisant pour sauter, grimper et se dépenser. Une cage adaptée, enrichie de plateformes et de cachettes, est indispensable à leur bien-être. Enfin, ils demandent du calme, de la patience et une manipulation douce, car ils peuvent être stressés facilement. Mira et Indy ne sont donc pas seulement deux petites boules de poils attachantes : elles sont aussi des compagnons qui nécessitent une attention particulière et des soins adaptés, pour vivre heureuses et en pleine santé.

Size

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Age

Adult · 7 years

Location

🇧🇪Belgium

Shelter

Cared for by L · Belgium Learn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 6 months ago

About Indy

What life with Indy looks like

Indy is an adult mixed breed animal waiting at L in Belgium.

Every animal has their own temperament and history. The shelter knows Indy far better than any listing can convey — ask about daily routine, ideal household, and what kind of adopter they're hoping for.

🇧🇪Adopting from Belgium

Paperwork, vet checks and transport rules differ by species and by country. Ask the shelter what is included and what you will need to arrange before you commit.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Indy, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Indy?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. L handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Indy on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Indy if I live in another country?: Sometimes. Whether a animal can move between countries depends on the species and the rules in both countries, and some species need permits or have restrictions. Ask L what paperwork and transport they require, and check the import rules of your country before you commit.
Is Indy already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: What a animal comes with (vet checks, vaccinations, identification, paperwork) varies by shelter and species. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask L directly what is included and what Indy still needs.
What happens if Indy isn't the right fit?: Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with L early rather than rehoming privately; they know Indy and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?: TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (FR). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.