Transportation Options
Transporting Chinchillas

Chinchilla Purchasing Options:

Options for Arizona

Purchasing a chinchilla may  involve a trip to Sahuarita, however I can bring chins to those of you in Tucson without much of a problem.  Chinchilla viewing and pick up appointment hours are 9 am to 3:30 pm Monday through Friday, and 11 am to 4 pm on Saturdays.  Appointments are 30 minutes each and I would appreciate a day or two of notice in making these appointments to determine my schedule.  If these times are not satisfactory, please contact me and we can try to work out another time.

I can also transport a chin anywhere in the Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe, Scottsdale or Chandler areas.  This means that I will personally deliver chinchillas to you within a few hours of Sahuarita.  You'll have to make an appointment a week ahead of time for delivery to Phoenix and 2 weeks ahead for New Mexico. 

Delivery fees:

Tucson - $15
Las Cruces, NM - $75
Phoenix Area - $40
El Paso, TX - $85

These fees cover my fuel expenses and the wear and tear on my car - it doesn't cover my time!  Appointments can be made for the same day that I will be coming to deliver someone else's chinchilla, the transportation fee for these appointments is significantly reduced.  Ask me about the next time I will be coming to Phoenix and we may be able to work out an appointment for you.

Shipping Chinchillas

The last option is to transport chinchillas via airline.  This option is only available during those times of the year that it is cool enough, from about November through March.  Please let me know if this is what you would like to do.  I (or the buyer can do it as well) will need to contact the airlines to find out costs and availability of service.  The cost of shipping chinchillas is the responsibility of the buyer.  A health certificate is needed 10 days or less prior to the flight, the cost of this is $50.  Also, an animal carrier is needed, I will provide this at a cost of $11.  You will be refunded the $11 if you return the carrier to me.  (The total cost would be the airline fee plus $61 upfront.)  I expect payment for everything before going to get a health certificate for the chinchilla!  If you make arrangements on the airline and do not pay me at least a day before the flight, you will not be getting a chinchilla!!

If you would like to pursue the shipping option, please call or email me to let me know to what airport you would like the chinchillas shipped.  I can then get a quote on how much it will cost to ship a chinchilla to you.  As of January 2003 shipping prices were $80 to $230 depending on where the chin(s) are shipped.  I ship out of Tucson International Airport, if you would like to get quotes yourself.

Chinchillas may be shipped up to three to a carrier.  I prefer that chinchillas are shipping in pairs so they they will have a buddy for the trip.  It will be the same price for all shipping fees for 2 chinchillas to be sent to you as it is for just one!

This could mean that you may have to pay up to $300 on top of what a chinchilla costs, just to get it to you!

Directions to Sahuarita:  

Sahuarita is a small community about 20 minutes south of Tucson and just north of Green Valley.  It is easiest to take I-10 East to I-19 South.  I-19 will take you right to Sahuarita Road (exit 75).  I am located approximately nine miles from this exit.  Please call me to schedule an appointment and for the directions to my house.

Last Update:  3-2-03
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