What if anything can/should be done ?

[MODragons]

Visited a Mom n Pop pet store which had close to 100/150 bearded dragons all over the place, numerous babies, juveniles, adults, and some pretty old ones. I don't think there was a single dragon that had not been disfigured by a loss of tail, claws, entire limbs, an eyeball, etc....

They appeared to be fed, they appeared to have heat, casual conversation with owners led me to believe they weren't fazed at all about the "fighting" that apparently was the reason behind these disfigurements.

I'm under the impression they're breeding them....possibly they're not being sold due to supply and demand....and their population has outgrown the store's space and ability to sell them. Then again many folks just aren't fazed by a dragon missing a limb apparently.

Does any particular "society" deal with potential abuse of reptiles ?

Any suggestions ???

PM is probably best as for all I know this forum is known to them.....

 

[daner923]

Actually, I think it is good if you tell people who they are. That way people can try to help apply pressure, or can avoid giving them money. I'm sure some people will chime in with whom you should contact, I'm just not sure.

 

[Blinksmama]

I would imagine your local humane society would deal with these sort of issues. If not, they ought to know who you can contact. It's so sad to see an animal, any animal, living in such conditions Some people would really benefit from a good shaking


Amy

 

[MsWanda10166]

I would call PETA, SPCA, and any others that might be listed in your local phone book. Someone has got to care. I also know there is a LOT of misinformation out there, shoot the San Deigo Zoo, has a turtotial on beardies, and says they can be housed together.