08/08/2026
⚠️ ADOPTION WARNING / IMPORTANT NOTICE ⚠️
As a nonprofit reptile rescue, The Cold Blooded Cove takes the animals in our care very seriously. We want to share this situation so other rescues and adopters can make informed decisions.
Approximately 1½ months after adopting a bearded dragon from The Cold Blooded Cove, this adopter attempted to get rid of the animal rather than contacting us for assistance or to return the dragon.
At the time of adoption, the adopter was specifically instructed to contact us and return the animal to the rescue if they were ever unable or unwilling to keep it. Despite that clear instruction, we were not contacted.
We became aware of the situation after the adopter attempted to rehome/get rid of the dragon elsewhere. Reason for rehoming him? “My son is bored and no longer wants him.” They were more worried about getting their money back than anything else.
We have included screenshots documenting the situation. We are sharing these not to encourage harassment or retaliation, but to provide transparency and to warn other rescues and responsible animal advocates who may encounter this individual in the future.
When an animal is adopted from a rescue, the responsibility doesn't end simply because the animal has gone to their “Forever Home”. If circumstances change, please contact the original rescue. We would much rather have an animal returned to us safely than see someone attempt to pass it along without contacting us.
Our priority will always be the welfare and safety of the animals entrusted to our care. Due to this we will now be changing our adoption policy.
Please do not harass, threaten, or contact this individual. We are sharing the documented facts so others can make informed decisions.
— The Cold Blooded Cove
