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Jewel in Maine

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Medium

About Jewel in Maine

South Portland, ME

Breed

Mixed Breed&Border CollieMix

Physical Traits

Adult
(3-8 years)
Female
Medium
(26-60 lbs)
Coat: Medium
Black, White / Cream

Behavior

Personality
Affectionate
House-trained: No

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes
Special Needs:
No

Jewel in Maine’s Compatibility

    This pet has good compatibility with kids.

    This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

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Jewel in Maine's Story

Jewel has an estimated DOB of January 2024<br/><br/>Jewel is settling into her Maine foster home. Her foster mom and dad report that she LOVES all humans, is very quiet and is learning what it's like to be loved.<br/><br/>Imagine having a place to call home, yet never knowing the warmth of true love. Then, picture being pregnant and abandoned like trash in the remote wilderness of Little River Canyon, Alabama. No houses nearby. No help. No shelter from the cold or rain.<br/><br/>This was Jewel’s reality. Alone and vulnerable, she braved freezing temperatures and pouring rain, giving birth to eight beautiful puppies with no one to care for her. Without shelter, she did the only thing she could: she hid her newborns under rocks and in hollow tree stumps, shielding them from predators. Every day, Jewel risked her life searching for food, doing everything in her power to keep her puppies safe and alive.<br/><br/>One day, a kind person spotted Jewel and her litter by the roadside. He followed them into the canyon, where he found them, terrified and tucked away beneath rocks, desperately trying to remain unseen.<br/><br/>Our rescue partner hurried to help, managing to rescue several puppies that day. Some, frightened, scattered and Jewel herself disappeared into the wild. The next day, she was seen again, bravely moving her babies to a new hiding place, always thinking of their safety. Thankfully, they were able to gather the rest of the puppies to safety, at last, all eight were secure.<br/><br/>A humane trap was set for Jewel, and within hours, this courageous mother was finally safe, too. Now, Jewel and her puppies are in a loving foster home where she can finally rest and heal. Jewel is a Collie mix, estimated to be 2 years old, weighing about 29 pounds. Though she’s understandably shy at first, she has the gentlest heart. Once she feels safe, she’ll quietly climb into your lap and shower you with soft kisses. She’s wonderful with people, gets along well with other dogs, and has an incredibly gentle soul.<br/><br/>After everything she’s endured, Jewel deserves a home where she’ll never have to feel fear, hunger, or loneliness again. She has survived the wild to protect her babies, now, she just needs someone to give her the loving home she truly deserves.<br/><br/>Jewel is arriving to foster care in Maine on April 12th and will be held for two days in foster care quarantine per Maine Law.<br/><br/>YOUR ADOPTION FEE COVERS: Transport to Maine, age specific vaccinations, Health certificate, spay/neuter, microchip, heartworm/lyme/ehrlichia test, worming & martingale collar.<br/><br/>Adoption fees:<br/>Through 6 months of age $450;<br/>7 months to through 5 years $400;<br/>6 years and under 9 years $325: bonded pairs are $500;<br/>9 years and older $250: bonded pairs are $300<br/><br/>This dog is available unless it is marked as Pending, meaning Pending Adoption. This dog is in foster care locally, ONLY if Maine is listed next to the dogs name; otherwise, the dog is still waiting with our partner rescue for an adoption or foster home in New England.<br/><br/>All dogs have a current Health Certificate for transport. All imported dogs are quarantined 14 days prior to getting on transport. They've had annual heartworm tests and are on heartworm preventative.

Jewel has an estimated DOB of January 2024

Jewel is settling into her Maine foster home. Her foster mom and dad report that she LOVES all humans, is very quiet and is learning what it's like to be loved.

Imagine having a place to call home, yet never knowing the warmth of true love. Then, picture being pregnant and abandoned like trash in the remote wilderness of Little River Canyon, Alabama. No houses nearby. No help. No shelter from the cold or rain.

This was Jewel’s reality. Alone and vulnerable, she braved freezing temperatures and pouring rain, giving birth to eight beautiful puppies with no one to care for her. Without shelter, she did the only thing she could: she hid her newborns under rocks and in hollow tree stumps, shielding them from predators. Every day, Jewel risked her life searching for food, doing everything in her power to keep her puppies safe and alive.

One day, a kind person spotted Jewel and her litter by the roadside. He followed them into the canyon, where he found

Jewel has an estimated DOB of January 2024

Jewel is settling into her Maine foster home. Her foster mom and dad report that she LOVES all humans, is very quiet and is learning what it's like to be loved.

Imagine having a place to call home, yet never knowing the warmth of true love. Then, picture being pregnant and abandoned like trash in the remote wilderness of Little River Canyon, Alabama. No houses nearby. No help. No shelter from the cold or rain.

This was Jewel’s reality. Alone and vulnerable, she braved freezing temperatures and pouring rain, giving birth to eight beautiful puppies with no one to care for her. Without shelter, she did the only thing she could: she hid her newborns under rocks and in hollow tree stumps, shielding them from predators. Every day, Jewel risked her life searching for food, doing everything in her power to keep her puppies safe and alive.

One day, a kind person spotted Jewel and her litter by the roadside. He followed them into the canyon, where he found them, terrified and tucked away beneath rocks, desperately trying to remain unseen.

Our rescue partner hurried to help, managing to rescue several puppies that day. Some, frightened, scattered and Jewel herself disappeared into the wild. The next day, she was seen again, bravely moving her babies to a new hiding place, always thinking of their safety. Thankfully, they were able to gather

How To Adopt

Jewel in Mai... was listed as ADOPTABLE by Almost Home Rescue of Maine
How can I adopt Jewel in Mai...?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Almost Home Rescue of Maine. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.
How can I find out if Jewel in Mai... is a good fit for me?
Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to Almost Home Rescue of Maine for details on the pet.
When can I meet Jewel in Mai...?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Almost Home Rescue of Maine will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Jewel in Mai..., they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Almost Home Rescue of Maine, and they'll be happy to help!
Almost Home Rescue of Maine's Adoption Policy
We do not accept any undecided applications and we do not create waiting lists. First come first serve, if the application fails for any reason, the dog will be listed as available again. VET REFERENCE: Please call your veterinarian to authorize them to release information to Almost Home Rescue. See below for what we look for. LANDLORD REFERENCE AND APPROVAL: If applicable HOME VISIT: After steps 1 and 2 are complete, you will be contacted directly by a volunteer to conduct a brief (45 minutes to 1 hour depending on your questions) home visit. Don’t clean up! Easy and comfortable, we promise! APPROVAL: After steps 1-3 have been completed, you will receive an email approval letter outlining particulars about payment and pick up, as well as tips on homecoming, socialization and training. PAYMENT: Our adoption fees are: Through 6 months of age $450 7 months to through 5 years: $400 6 years and under 9 years: $325 bonded pairs are $500 9 years and older: $250 bonded pairs are $300 The adoption fee is due at the time of approval. We accept Paypal or money orders for payment, no cash or personal checks please. Vet References: Your application should contain the name your account is in. If you have multiple animals or multiple vets, please include all the names of your vets and account names, all pets in the home, all pets cared for in the past, their breeds and the dates they lived with you. If they passed away, please put the year. All current dogs (& historically) should be up to date with Rabies, Parvo, Distemper and Heartworm Preventative (Lyme is now always recommended by AHR). Cats should have rabies and distemper vaccinations. Feline leukemia tests are recommended. Rabies is required by Maine State Law. Vet references should also show a history of up to date vaccinations and, if applicable, a history and ability to care for sick or injured pets. Out of State or Long Distance Adoptions We do accept application from renters. Renters must provide a record of a positive stable rental history, landlord phone number and approval, as well as your plan to keep this dog for its lifetime if your rental unit becomes unavailable in the future. What does My Adoption Fee Pay for? Included in your fees are the following: Vaccinations: Rabies (3 months and older) DHLPP, Bordatella, if imported, and de-worming Spay/neuter Frontline/Advantage (flea and tick preventative) or Capstar Heartworm preventative — current at time of adoption Microchip Interstate health certificate (if imported) Transport fee included in the adoption fee If (and there usually isn’t) there are any funds left over from your fee after paying all the bills associated with your dog, the funds will go toward extra vet bills incurred or other organizational expenses and help to sponsor a foster dog that must go into foster care. We are an all volunteer rescue, with no employees, so none of the excess funds are used to pay salaries. Applications can be found at www.almosthomerescue.net

Jewel in Maine is from Almost Home Rescue of Maine

[South Portland, ME]

Our Mission
Almost Home Rescue is an all-breed canine rescue group. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to saving lives and finding forever homes for stray, abandoned and surrendered dogs, most of which are in shelters. Our policy is to rescue for life and if any of our rescued dogs cannot stay with their adoptive fam...
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