Forever Feisty Chinchilla Rescue Inc
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August 16, 2012
I adopted two chinchillas from Forever Feisty and it has been a fantastic experience! Andrea is very thorough in checking out potential adopters and took lots of time introducing us to chinchillas she thought we might do well with. Her chinchillas are all well cared for, and she works hard to help the chinchillas she rescues. I'm in love with my two girls! Thanks, Andrea!
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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
A lot
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
January 3, 2012
In searching for a breeder of Chinchillas our daughter was looking for another pet to fill the void of one that passed away, we found Forever Feisty Chinchilla Rescue. After some research we decided to adopt instead of starting with the raising of another baby. We filled out the Forever Feisty adoption application on line and started the process. After a phone call back from owner/director Andrea, we set up an appointment to go and meet some perspective adopties. After making the two hour journey and spending a couple of hours at the rescue we decided to accept a pair of two year old females. As per Forever Feisty's rules, the girls would be delivered within the next couple of weeks to our home which gave us plenty of time to get set up for our new arrivals. As promissed, we made a date and time for delivery and Andrea came to our home and placed our two girls in their new cage not without explisit instructions on how to proceed. After seeing the care and love Andrea pours into her 100 Chinchilla population and the knowlege she has and will share in caring for Chinchillas I knew we had made the right choise in adopting from Forever Feisty Chinchilla Rescue. We are truely fortunate in having someone as dedicated to Chinchillas as Andrea in our area who we could adopt from.
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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
Life-changing
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
September 22, 2011
When my son became overwhelmed by the care his adorable chinchilla needed, her care fell upon me. While I had a strong bond with her, I knew in my heart that I did not have the time she needed, and she was getting lonely and dejected. With a heavy heart, I searched for local adoption but had no luck. By very good luck, I happened upon Forever Feisty and sent off a letter about my situation. They do not serve the area where I live and I did not excpect a response. To my suprise, Andrea not only had really helpful advice about my chin's care, but said that she had a woman who was looking to adopt a 2nd female chin (and it is hard to find a non-bonded female). Andrea helped us get connected even though we are 300 miles away, and we were able to arrange for a meeting, which lead to my little Tiki going off to her new home, with a new chin friend and much more human contact that she deserves. I don't know what I would have done without Andrea's generosity of time and knowledge. Andrea also makes herself available for any questions or assistance after the adoptions take place. Even though my little Tiki is 300 miles away, I feel better knowing that she is in a prescreened, caring home and that she will be well cared for. And, yes, I will be traveling up to visit Tiki in the future. Thank you, Forever Feisty Chinchilla Rescue!
Wendy J.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
helped me find a wonderful home for Tiki
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Help them obtain more resources to work in more states
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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
Life-changing
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
How did you find this group?
search online
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
May 11, 2011
I recently found myself facing the hardest thing in my life thus far, I had to rehome my 2 chinchillas. I had been living in an apartment for 8 years that had black mold and no matter what we did on an over the counter level we couldn't eliminate it and it had got so bad I could no longer even contain it. Over the years I started having breathing problems and my boyfriend and I both found ourselves hospitalized due to mold inhalation. The slum lord did not care about the house and said she is just going to paint over it, what a fool... we have since called the board of health and the town and are trying to get the house condemned.
My entire life I have been a huge animal lover and while at this house I managed to collect my own little zoo but adopting a bunch of animals (all of which were dumped randomly at various pet stores in my area). I thought I was doing good by rescuing them but ended up with 3 rabbits, 2 chinchillas, and a hamster.
We finally found a new apartment that was in our price range, close to our jobs and accepted pets (as sadly most apartments here in Westchester NY do not). However there was a catch, the landlord has a 2 pet max and we have 6. She also complained about how much noise the chin's cages made, and their saucers spinning, along with their excessive gnawing on everything (in their cages). Between gnawing on their chin safe wood shelves and their lava ledges and the occasional chewing on the bars trying to get to one another.
Well 2 of my buns are a bonded pair are staying with us. The third bunny has moved 10 minutes away to my mom's house as that is her little buddy. The hamster has moved into my job at a daycare center and is going home with a co-worker on weekends.
Now I was down to my pair of black velvet chins whom I've had since the girl was less then 4 months and the boy from a few months after that.
I am beyond devastated but after spending over a year trying to find this apartment and spending a ton of money to move into it, we are at a point of rehome the chins or have all of us be homeless.
My girl chin (Clarice) is 3 months shy of turning 4 and the boy (Dallin) is a bit older but nobody really knows just how old (we are guest-a-mating 6 years old). We felt that although this has me emotionally a total wreck for the 2 months we have been looking for a new home for them that they are still both young enough that if transitioned correctly and given enough love in their new homes they should both be able to do great and have happy healthy full lives.
After exhausting all my possibilities of trying to convince one of my friends/family members to take my babies (so they'd stay close and guaranteed in good hands) I tried getting in touch with every shelter/rescue within a 3 hour drive. I got very few responses back and the ones whom did reply simply stated they were full and couldn't help.
Then I got an email back from an amazing woman named Andrea from Forever Feisty Chinchilla Rescue Inc. Tho her rescue was full she did everything she could to contact everyone in her power to help me find a home for my babies. Through her I met an angel named Julia up in Albany who already has 3 chins but agreed to take Clarice home. I spoke to Julia for a few days online and we began to follow each other on Facebook, I found her to be a genuinely kind person who really cares about her chins and I feel would be a good fur-mom to take over for me in raising Clarice.
SO... I packed Clarice and all her stuff into the car and drove almost 2 hours upstate to meet Julia (halfway) to introduce her to Clarice and send them home together. Tho she has only been living there for a day Julia says she appears to be adjusting well and in time she is going to try to see if she will play with the 2 other girl chins she has. We have already spoken of me going all the way up to Albany to visit Clarice in her new home once she gets all settled. One of my best friends who is also a huge animal lover and has a small zoo of her own has seen just how traumatic this has been for me and is going to try to take Dallin home (even tho she already has 5 male chins). This would keep Dallin 15 minutes from me and allow me to visit regularly and hopefully miss him a little less.
If this arrangement doesn't work, Julia has said she will take Dallin and I would bring him with me when I go to visit Clarice.
All and all this has been so stressful for me and I can't believe I have to part with my children but Andrea did an awesome job of helping me out and finding them a new home where I believe they will both go great.
A huge thank you to Andrea !!!
When we get ourselves fully economically stable and can own our own home I will get back in touch with her to hopefully bring home a new chin or a bonded pair which we will be able to keep at our forever home.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in... the genuine care and help of Andrea in re-homing my chinchillas.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would... give them a huge donation and try to find more people give these chins forever homes as well as volunteer their time and services into helping these chins have a happy life.
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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
Life-changing
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
How did you find this group?
Google search
What, if any, change in your life has this group encouraged?
I rally feel like I need to take some time out to do some volunteer work at a rescue or shelter and help out more with these very busy organizations to help the little fur-babies.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
March 16, 2011
I just adopted my very first chinchilla (from a private owner) at the beginning of 2011. Since I'd been involved as a volunteer with other animals' rescue groups, I knew the best place to learn about chinchilla care would be on the rescue sites.
One of the first sites I found was the Forever Feisty web page. As a new chinnie guardian, I really appreciated Forever Feisty's detailed info on the care of these wonderful little creatures. I eventually placed an order with the Forever Feisty store, and was very pleased with their customer service and the quality of the items I received.
When I had some specific questions regarding chinnie care, Forever Feisty's Andrea was able to answer my questions via email, and was happy to help! I really appreciate her taking the time to help me learn more about chinchillas.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
no changes
October 14, 2010
Passion, dedication and kindness rule at Forever Fiesty. Matches between human and chins are as expertly made as if Andrea were a high priced marriage broker. During the second stage of adoption, the onsite visit to Forever Fiesty, my 12-year old was introduced to several chins and was undecided until the third chin chose her, playing with her shoe laces then climbing into her lap. It was a match made in heaven, nurtured by Andrea. As Andrea brought Snow to us, she was dedicated enough to help us rebuild our incorrectedly assembled cage, and to help define Snow's new routine at our house. Knowing how delicate these wonderful animals are, we are comforted to know that Andrea's advice, counsel and love is only a call or an email away.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
We experienced Forever Fiesty's complete dedication to chinchillas, including their adoption service, and their home for aging chinchillas.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
I would give them more resources so that their model and dedication could be used with other animal shelters, both for chins and for other animals.
July 27, 2010
As one of Forever Feisty Chinchilla Rescues clients I have been more than impressed with my experiences. Andrea is a dedicated rescuer and a true hero to the little furry friends. I have, to date, adopted 4 chinchillas over the same amount of years. My chinchillas have all come to me healthy and continue to remain so. After contacting Andrea for my first rescued pair I have had the priviledge of being able to contact her continually for advice or with questions. She always replies within 48hours at most and will have exactly the answer I need. Her continued dedication to chinchillas and their forever families shows true love for her work. I have recently had the priviledge to visit her rescue in person and was impressed with the cleanliness of the space and the obvious health of all the chins in her care. I have been and will continue to recommend anyone to contact Forever Feisty Chinchilla Rescue for information on adopting a chinchilla and their continued care.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
that I have adopted several chinchillas and remain in contact with them.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
I cannot think of any way to improved upon this rescue.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
their continuing dedication to chinchillas.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
friendly, knowledgable, and open.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
continue its work on a much larger scale (ie open itself up to a large area of rescuing and adopting).
Ways to make it better...
I cannot think of any way my experience could have been made better.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
finances
One thing I'd also say is that...
with so few chinchilla rescues available, many of these wonderful creatures continue to live in neglected situations. Having rescues such as Forever Feisty Chinchillas gives these sweet little beings a place to be loved, protected, and properly cared for.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About once a year
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
July 21, 2010
I am proud to be owned by 6 amazing rescued Chinnies! I try to make up for what they have been through by providing them with the best possible environments, toys and high quality feed. I Love ordering from Forever Feisty Chinchilla Rescue! Andrea is always so quick to respond to questions and quick to ship out whatever I need. Forever Feisty's Organic Herb and Grain Fusion is the best product I have ever seen for Chinchillas and All of our rescued chins LOVE it! Also.... My husband and I love that a portion of all the money from the things we buy are put right back into the Rescue! Thank you Andrea for your great products and your Big Heart! Thank you for saving so many fuzzy Chinchillas!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
My rescued chins are all thriving on the high quality product that this rescue has created. Organic Herb and Grain fusion for chinchillas is Wonderful!! We have 2 chins who only have 3 legs each...due to prior abuse/neglect and this product is perfect!
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
That The president of the Forever Feisty Chinchilla Rescue saves so many precious chinchillas! and that they offer amazing products for chinchillas!
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Andrea is always extremely helpful and professional.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
save many many more abused and neglected chinchillas.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
July 13, 2010
After my chin of 20 yrs passed on, I contacted Forever Feisty about adopting a chin. Andrea contacted me and we talked on the phone at length. She was full of information, positive changes in chins food, cages, health. She made great recommendations for a new cage and helped me order it. She was available and returned my calls/emails promptly. Andrea's concern/passion/dedication are for the chins and educating chin owners. She is patient, kind with great follow through. I purchase all my chin products through the rescue even though she gave other internet sites to view. The information Andrea provided and knowing that she is available to answer any questions or give any help is priceless. I highly recommend anyone who has a chin or considering adopting one contact Andrea and adopt through this rescue.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
helping me to become more knowledgeable and provide the best home for my chin.
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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
March 31, 2010
I am the proud "mom" of two chins that I adopted from Andrea and Forever Feisty Chinchilla Rescue Inc. You could tell from the application and phone interview that Andrea was cautious and very picky about who she would place her chins with. She let me know all the pros and all the cons of owning chinchillas. When I decided that I still wanted them, I visited with them first and was given a lesson on caring for chins. Before the chins arrived, Andrea sent me a list of all the supplies I would need as well as helpful websites. The best part is the follow up emails checking on the chins and trying to help answer any questions I might have.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
I appreciated Andrea's honesty about raising chinchillas. I also have piece of mind knowing that I can call or email her with any questions or problems I may have. Adopting chins from this rescue is not a one time event. It is a lifetime relationship!
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Extremely dedicated to their rescue mission.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009