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My name is Snowball!

Posted over 10 months ago | Updated over 8 months ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Home Check

4

Approve Application

5

Sign Adoption Contract

6

Pay Fee

My basic info

Breed
Jack Russell Terrier
Color
White
Age
Young
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
6 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
13549

My details

Alert icon Not good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Alert icon Not good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Needs experienced adopter
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My personality

My story

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

Meet Snowball – The Lovable Little Screwball Still Waiting for His Big Break!

We honestly can’t believe it—how is Snowball still waiting to be adopted?

This 1.5-year-old, 6.5-lb Jack Russell Terrier mix is a whole lot of happy packed into a tiny body. Affectionately nicknamed “Screwball” for his goofy personality and endless energy, Snowball is equal parts hilarious, affectionate, and wildly entertaining. He brings the kind of joy to a room that makes you wonder how you ever lived without him.

But behind his bright spirit is a story of resilience. Snowball came to us in December 2024 as a frightened little stray, unsure of people and the world around him. With time, love, and a safe place to land, he transformed into the bold, playful, and endlessly curious pup he was always meant to be. Now, he’s more than ready to bring that same joy to a forever family of his own.

Snowball is still a young guy with puppy-like tendencies, so he’ll need continued guidance, structure, and positive reinforcement training. But he is so eager to please and highly trainable—this is a dog who wants to get it right and just needs someone willing to show him how.

As a likely Jack Russell mix, Snowball is smart, feisty, and full of zest. He needs a home that understands small dogs with big personalities and is ready to embrace all the fun (and chaos) that can come with them.

What Snowball Needs in a Forever Home:
~An active household ready to keep him engaged, mentally and physically
~A home without young children—he does best with adults or older teens
~A dog-savvy adopter willing to invest in training and structure
~A potential canine sibling might be a fit—but only if they’re laid-back and tolerant of his big personality. He can be bossy with little dogs and a bit of a challenger with larger ones!

Snowball is already neutered, microchipped, and up to date on his vaccinations. The only thing missing from his life is a home where he’ll be loved, understood, and cherished for the little firecracker he is.

If you think Snowball is the perfect match for your heart and home, click the Adoption Application button below the bio on the RESCUE WEBSITE, and an adoption counselor will be in touch! Here is the link - https://www.smallbreedrescue.org/Home/AnimalDetails/13549

Please Note: We are currently only accepting applications from homes in or near North County in San Diego, California.
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
13549
Contact
Michelle Meschko
Address
Vista, CA 92083

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

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.

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