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  1. 08-10-2009, 08:53 AM #1
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    Farewell My Friend

    After years of care and dedication, our male Argentine Black & White tegu, Mumps, was put down last week as he was no longer himself.

    We fostered Mumps from the local reptile zoo after he was dumped there by the previous owner. We fell in love with him immediately and brought him home. Soon after we discovered the reason for the dump: infections. He developed a large one on the back of his head that had been drained before the dump.

    To make a long story short, after 5 surgeries, loads of care and a bone cancer diagnosis, Mumps stopped using his rear legs and started to refuse food. We knew then that he was at the end.

    He was an awesome lizard, allowed free run in the yard in the summer and he would still seek me out and claw at my feet to be picked up.

    RIP My Friend.



    He also knew that it was easy to distract us during his "healthcare" sessions...

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  3. 08-10-2009, 09:50 AM #2
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    Re: Farewell My Friend

    I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. It's never easy to lose a pet. My thoughts are with you.
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    Re: Farewell My Friend

    Sorry for your loss
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    Re: Farewell My Friend

    Sorry for your loss. Sounds like you gave him a good life. Better than most people. Much respect.
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    Re: Farewell My Friend

    Sorry to hear!

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    Re: Farewell My Friend

    I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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    Re: Farewell My Friend

    sorry for your loss!
    Bye everyone!
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    Re: Farewell My Friend

    So sorry to hear about the loss of Mumps. He was certainly a handsome boy and he was blessed to be so loved in his final home!
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    Re: Farewell My Friend

    We are so sorry to hear of your loss...
    I know it is hard but keep your head up.. It seems as Mumps was having a blast while in your care.
    Sincerely
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    Re: Farewell My Friend

    So sorry man, he was a great looking tegu.

    Such dark color.

    Im sure you will have good luck on future pets. You proved you can do the right thing.
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