I'm so sorry to hear that. I also ask all adoptive homes to contact me if they can longer care for the animal. But I think sometimes people may feel embarassed to return the animal, etc. Maybe they are only pretending to require an adoption fee to weed out weirdos. I always do this and then give the animal away when I find the right home.

And I know how expensive Beardies can be when properly cared for. I currently have a trio, all around 6 months old, and I must've spent close to a $1,000 on set ups, vet exams, etc. & I am spending around $80/mo. feeding them (& I have a very reasonable reptile store close by with great prices). My 3 dogs cost me $50/month to feed (& I feed organic food, etc.).