• Monday, December 29th, 2008
My husband ( who is my very best friend in the world) bought me a new Chinchilla for Christmas to add to our family. We drove to Albany, NY to pick him up yesterday. Thank you Jessica for this precious boy!!!
He is an adorable black velvet boy. I wanted to think of a Christmas name for him, Since he is black I had to go with…………Coal!
I know he will be as sweet as a sugar plum, but I couldn’t resist! He originated from Canada, and now lives in the Pumpkin Patch.
Coal will eventually be bred with our beautiful black velvet girl named Tessa.
We are so happy to have Coal in our family! Pictures of Coal soon!!!!
Mindy
• Sunday, December 28th, 2008
Mmmmmm the house has the sweet smell of apple wood baking in the oven!!!! I just picked a fresh batch of apple wood, and grape vine.
After the apple wood is picked from one of our organic apple trees it is scrubbed, boiled and then baked on a low heat until it is Chinchillalicious!!!!! It will be a happy night around here as they nibble on the delicious wood, which is great for their teeth and taste buds!
Would your Chinchilla like to try some?
We are offering an Apple Wood Chew Stick Special!!!!
Order a sample pack of our sticks in assorted sizes, for only $5.00!!!!
Free shipping if you live far, if you are local, we can arrange to meet!
Your Chinchilla will LOVE you for it!!!
Stop by our shop and order some, or email me and tell me to get some ready for you!
• Saturday, December 27th, 2008
Over the past few days several Chinchillas have gone to new homes. I am so proud of all the new Chinchilla owners!
Everyone is being so patient and loving with their new Chinchillas!
They are very lucky Chinchillas to have found such wonderful homes!
Tara & Chris, Denise, Karen, and old timer Elizabeth, you are all Angels!!! I am very proud my Chinchillas are part of each of your families!!!
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• Wednesday, December 24th, 2008
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to All!!!!!
The Chinchillas are tucked all snug in their beds, while visions of sugar raisins dance in their heads.
The Chinchillas, the Bunnies, and the whole Quinn Family, wish you the warmest and happiest of holidays.
May you all be blessed with family, friends, and loved ones, to share your holiday with!
Love,
The Whole Pumpkin Patch
• Sunday, December 21st, 2008
Please post ideas on this page for using household items for Chinchillas and small animals, instead of filling up our landfills. This is also a great place to post things you no longer have use for, but someone else might like ( cages, water bottles, bowls, etc……..)
Although wood and pumice stone are essential to keep Chinchilla chompers from getting to long, cardboard provides them with lots of entertainment and fun. Here are some ideas:
*Cylinder shaped oatmeal containers make great play tunnels for Chinchillas. They have a blast rolling them around, climbing in and out, and of course chewing!
*Toilet paper and paper towel cardboard rolls maybe garbage to us, but not to our little buddies. Chinchillas love to play with them and chew them, don’t throw them out they make a great Chin. toy!
*Shoe boxes and tissue boxes make great hiding houses!
*Rabbits LOVE to rip up old phone books!
• Friday, December 19th, 2008
The Chinchillas are all enjoying looking out the windows. They know something new is going on outside, but the snow looks very mysterious to them. They are happy to be inside munching on their Timothy Hay and watching the snow fall!
Me, I LOVE it!!!!!! It is a stay home snowday, and my sons 10th birthday. What a great birthday gift, a day off of school! He will have a few other gifts to open!
Have a wonderful day, and get out there and play in the snow, or make some hot chocolate and just enjoy the beauty of it!
Mindy
• Tuesday, December 16th, 2008
In a time when our environment is in danger, as well as our ecomony, Pumpkin Patch is trying to do our part , to help in our own little way.
For anyone on our local area ( Saugerties, Kingston, NewPaltz, Catskill, Albany, etc…) we will be offering some of our small animal supplies in re-usable, re-fillable containers. This will save you money, and cause less waste in our landfills.
As always, whether it is a Chinchilla, or supplies, when ever possible we will do our best to meet you and save you some fuel.
If we all work together, what a nicer world we will have!!!!
Mindy
• Friday, December 12th, 2008
If you know of a bunny or Chinchilla in need please contact me. I will do anything I can to help. Recently I took in two English Angora rabbits found tossed away on the side of the road. They still require hours of brushing to remove the heavy matting they were found with. Can you imagine being so cruel, leaving them on the side of the road?!
It is my feeling that anyone breeding animals, should give back to their breed and dedicate themselves to rescue as well.
We are serious about helping any Chinchilla or Rabbit ( as long as we have room) have a warm, safe, place to stay while waiting for it’s forever home.
If you know of a small animal needing help, please contact us and we will do our best.
You may also visit our rescue site Gingerbread Chinchilla Rescue on Petfinder. Or, you may follow our link.
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• Friday, December 12th, 2008
As a Kindergarten Teacher ,animals are an active part of my classroom. Aside from Chinchillas, if you come to my room you will find frogs, birds, a hamster, and you just never know what else!!!!!!!
If you are a teacher thinking about adding an pet to your classroom, or you already have one please join this site. Your blogs will be a great way to share or ask questions.
Welcome teachers!!!!!!!!!!!
• Friday, December 12th, 2008
As a teacher, and an animal rescuer Humane Education is very near and dear to my heart.
Humane Education is MANDATORY in Elementary Schools in NY State and should be taught at least on a weekly basis to be in complience.
If you are interested in an inservice I would be more than happy to make arrangements to meet your specific needs. I have a variety of animals I can bring, and plenty of ideas for classroom curriculum.
Contact me via this web-page if you are interested or have any questions! Or please feel free to call me at 845 532 1899
Humane Education will make a more compassionate future
Wag More, Bark Less!!!
Mindy
