Adorable Violet Chinchillas Look Perfectly Round From Behind (16 Pics)

How to Care for a Pet Chinchilla? Owning and caring for a chinchilla can be very rewarding, but it is also a big responsibility. If you own or are responsible for a chinchilla, even on a temporary basis, you are required under the Animal Welfare Act to care for them properly. Chinchillas have only been kept as pets for a relatively short time and experts are still learning about how best to care for them.