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[rescuebeardies]

Hi there. I am new to the forum world. I am wanting to gain insight in the world of beardies and of course to make new friends with those who love beardies as much as I do. I am getting involved in rescuing and rehabing bearded dragons. I am wanting to find homes for the dragons once they are better. I own 3 healthy dragons of my own and I have successful rehabilitated one dragon (who is now part of my breadie collection) who I got at a local pet store. She was 3 years old when I got her and she was small, skinny, and had MBD. But with much love and care she is a healthy beardie now. I am now working on 2 other beardies that were neglected. This one has severe MBD and there is no chance for his limbs to get better and he was skinny (he was a day or so of being put down); he too, is thriving! He gets around well and another one of my success stories. The other beardie is in the beginning stages of MBD. It's mouth is all soft and it looks like its head is cruching in because of lack of calcuim intake, I am hoping that he or she will be able to use the limbs like a "normal" dragon one day. I will post pictures so all can see. My mission here is to be an advocate for any dragon that is not properly cared for. No animal should have to go through any pain or suffering! I hope to get acquainted with many of you who share in my mission. Thank you--- KAREN

 

[suemm88]

Hi Karen! you sound awesome! So wonderful that you can rehabilitate beardies in need. Welcome.

 

[wingnuts]

Hi and welcome! We need more folks around like you who give beardies a second chance at a wonderful new life! Yes...pictures are in order too! :lol:

Tracy & Stella

 

[rescuebeardies]

Thank U both 4 the warm welcome. Pictures of my rescues at the end of the week. And thank u 4 ur support! cannot wait 2 type 2meany of u! KAREN

 

[Mshann921]

Wow, what a great thing you are doing! I would love to be able to do that one day, too! Welcome, so glad you're here!

 

[Twobeardieguy]

:wave:

 

[TwistedCrayon]

Welcome! And thank you for your work in rehabbing dragons. I am starting school to get my prereqs to become a vet specializing in herps. I am hoping to do reptile rescue as well. I currently have 9 of my own with one on the way. 4 were rescues. 1 was bought from my fav store, two were bought at a reptile show, 2 were hatched in our closet (walk-in) and one more egg should hatch in May.

 

[rescuebeardies]

Hi all! As promised here are pictures of my dragons (all of them). Enjoy...

IRA: 1st dragon. He is a 4 yr old Orange Citrus

IRA with his new "friend"

IRIS: Ira's girl. she is a 2 yr old Tiger X Citus Het Sandfire

KALI: 7 month Translucent

KALI


RESCUES:

LIL BITS: 1st Rescue (and my reason 4 rescuing others dragons), She was 3 yrs old when i got her. She lacked calcuim intake, proper lighting and starvation. She has MBD.(B4 pic)

LIL BITS: NOW! I had to give her liquid calcuim, powdered calcuim, pedialite (daily) and worms (all kinds). And she is now one of my success stories! It took less than a year to get her to at a healthy state. Lil Bits goes to reptile shows to educate others.

Another view of my little one (she's so cute)!

BONES: 2nd rescue; 9 months old. He lacked food! I lost him 2 days after I took him home

BONES: RIP little one

SYDNEY: 3rd rescue; severe MBD, starvation, lack of lighting. The previous owner stated, "It happened over night."

SYDNEY: another view; have had him for a few months. he eats like no tomorrow! he is my 1st dragon to drink out of a water dish!

Sydney: NOW. still a ways to go, but he is thriving. he gets around as well as a "healthy" dragon would.

DARWIN: 4th rescue; (had for one week) Female, age unknown. beginning stages of MBD. will update her progress in later months.

DARWIN: another view.

Thanks for allowing me to show off my dragons!---KAREN

 

[fez09]

Hi and welcome! Your dragons are beautiful, bless you for taking in such neglected babies! I honestly am still in shock from the photos of your rescuse...I just don't have any words...
There are alot of great people on here, we look forward to getting to know you better, and of course seeing occassional pics! :wink:

 

[Mshann921]

Oh my goodness...those b4 pictures break my heart!! People just don't think of the animal anymore, but of how much fun--for about a day--that animal could be. then the animal suffers BUT I am so glad there are people like you in the world to save these poor babies. I would love to get into the same thing!!

 

[fresnowitte]

Hello Karen (Fellow Californian) & Welcome to BD.org!

Bless you for taking in the less fortuneate beardies and bless you babies.
I must say several of those pic's made me cry.

Again Welcome Aboard!

 

[TwistedCrayon]

California! Awesome I'm in los angeles.... if you need any help or stuff letme know. I may be able to help you out?

 

[rescuebeardies]

California! Awesome I'm in los angeles.... if you need any help or stuff letme know. I may be able to help you out?

Thanks and I appreciate the offer. We will keep in touch. ---KAREN