I read this story recently, of a poor little beardie here in the UK called Tilly who ended up being neglected on purpose by her owner following the breakdown of his relationship. She was found and taken to a local rescue centre, but sadly it was too late for her.
It's heartbreaking, I've shed a few tears over Tilly and I'm following her story on a group on Facebook. The person responsible is going to be prosecuted, I believe.
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