Hi Andi,
Even if the beardies are getting old, that's no excuse to abuse them. I have a 9 yr old beardie & yes, he's starting to show his age, but he's on newspaper (he tends to poop in his tank) as is another of my beardies, so that's easy to clean. He's also still Master of the Universe & lets everyone, even the furniture know this. He's very active, just likes to sleep in. Those dragons are in very poor condition & he should be punished somehow for being so ignorant. The beardie with the tumour should be to a vet asap, if it's benign, it can be removed. I can't belive this guy & for someone who's keeping all the other reptiles in good shape, he sure is ignorant about those beardies. I'm hoping you get someone else's attention & get those beardies rescued, at least to the vet. If I lived in your area I would have to make a stink, I wouldn't be able to stop myself. You've done a great deal & I understand your position, don't want you to get kicked out for raising a stink over those beardies. I really wish someone would just remove them & give them the attention they so desperately need. Thanks for keeping us posted.
I'm sorry to hear about your dad, I hope the treatments work. Tell him good luck.
Thanks for keeping us all updated, we're all anxious to get them out of there & get them the treatment they need. Why would they want beardies that are sick anyway? It's just cruel what this guy is doing.
Deb