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Well-socialized chinchillas often make wonderful pets, particularly if they are hand tamed by the breeder. As with any animal, it is better to purchase your chinchilla from a breeder, rather than from a pet store. Some chinchilla clubs provide literature to pet shops free of charge, so that their shoppers can know how to care for their new pets.