My name is
Jewles!

Posted 1 year ago | Updated over 2 weeks ago

Cared for by Small Breed Rescue of Southern California

Adoption process

Submit Application

Interview

Home Check

Approve Application

Sign Adoption Contract

Pay Fee

My basic info

Species

Lizard

Age

Young

Sex

–

Pet ID

11456

My details

Needs experienced adopter

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Meet Jewels – A Curious Companion Seeking a Forever Home!

Jewels is a beautiful, inquisitive lizard looking for an experienced, patient forever home. Though a bit shy and still new to handling, Jewels has a gentle demeanor and is learning to trust people. Jewels would do best with someone who has experience working with large lizards and understands the patience needed to help build confidence.

Jewels can be hesitant about being removed from the enclosure and prefers a gentle, steady approach. With gloves and time, Jewels is starting to learn that being handled is a safe and positive experience. Jewels is a fantastic eater and enjoys keeping a close eye on the surroundings, even when pretending to be shy.

This young lizard has plenty of growing left to do! Jewels’ species can reach up to 6.5 feet in length and weigh as much as 17 pounds, although the typical adult size averages about 5 feet and 15 pounds. Because of this, Jewels will require a very large, secure enclosure—bigger than what a typical pet store sells—to be happy and healthy in the long term.

Jewels was found wandering in a parking lot before being brought to the shelter, where a volunteer saw an opportunity to help Jewels find a new beginning. Since then, Jewels has started to open up, showing curiosity and a readiness to form a bond with a loving, knowledgeable person who can offer stability and care.

If you’re prepared for a lifelong commitment and think you and Jewels might be a perfect match, just fill out the super quick application by clicking the button below my bio on the rescue website. Here is the link: https://www.smallbreedrescue.org/Home/AnimalDetails/11456

PLEASE NOTE:
1- We can only accept applications from interested parties who are in or near San Diego County, California at this time.
2- We do not ship reptiles but we may be willing to work with you if you are willing to travel if you are still in Southern California.
3- #2 will depend on the animal that you are applying for and is at the discretion of the board of directors.

Rescue

Small Breed Rescue of Southern California

Contact info

Pet ID

11456

Contact

Michelle Meschko

Phone

(760) 456-7360

info@smallbreedrescue.org

Website

https://www.smallbreedrescue.org/

Address

Vista, CA 92083

Donation

Donate to This Rescue

Their adoption process

1.
Submit Application

Application is located under the pet's profile on www.smallbreedrescue.org

2.
Interview

Phone interview

3.
Home Check

Home introduction if the interview goes well to ensure it is a good match for all involved.

4.
Approve Application

5.
Sign Adoption Contract

6.
Pay Fee

This is all usually done during the home introduction inless other arrangements are needed.

Additional adoption info

Application links are individual to each animals and will be provided in the adoption summary.

Adoption application

https://www.smallbreedrescue.org/Home/Adoptions

More about this rescue

Small Breed Rescue of Southern California is an all-volunteer, non-profit, foster based organization funded by donations. We are dedicated to rescuing small breed dogs, small reptiles and select exotic pets primarily from public shelters and other rescues. Being committed to keeping administrative expenses low, virtually every dollar received goes directly to the care of the animals.

Our rescue is uniquely structured to rehabilitate animals who are at high risk of euthanasia due to manageable behavioral challenges, such as dogs who are declining in a shelter environment or reptiles / exotics that have not been properly handled over their lifetime. We develop relationships to accommodate these specific assistance needs, which is what differentiates us from other rescue organizations.

We have assembled a foster team that consists of experienced individuals who bring particular skills from the animal welfare industry. This enables us to grow, educate and enrich our foster community in a manner that supports our specific needs and those of our animals.

Our group remains interested in and committed to the welfare of the animals beyond the adoption process by providing education, training tips, resource references, and an open door policy to our adopters.