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Requiem for Mr. Lyle

My sweet friend Mr. Lyle passed away this evening. 5 years ago I rescued him as a young juvenile. He was at a pet store that was giving him no UVB, and he had already developed MBD. At his first vet appointment his bones didn’t even show up in an X-ray.

With the help of people from this forum, we helped Mr. Lyle develop strong bones and brought him back to good health and happiness. But his crooked back and tail gave him “elimination” problems for his whole life. We worked with him and loved him, and he loved us for five years.

In late Fall he stopped eating. We did everything we could (with the help of his very skilled exotics vet and even the internationally respected specialists at Florida Veterinary Specialists hospital in Tampa.) In the end, all we could do was make his final days as comfortable as possible.

My husband and I were both home sick this last week. It was a blessing because we were able to spend lots of time with our little friend.

Mr. Lyle was my first non-mammal animal companion. I did a ton of research before we adopted him, but I never could have guessed that we would fall so much in love with him. I love him no less than any furry critter I’ve ever known.

Eventually we will probably bring home a new baby, but I just can’t imagine that he will be as wonderful as Mr. Lyle.

I’m enclosing Mr. Lyle’s holiday picture. It makes most people smile.

Thanks everyone,
Sarah

He was lucky to have gotten a second chance at such a great home. I know it is hard now, but soon you'll just remember all of the cute things he used to do, and maybe you can open your heart to another beardie.
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Stacey

I am soooooo sorry to hear about your loss. It is amazing how much we fall in love with beardies. People just don't understand what wonderful personalities these guys have. Even in comparison with other reptiles. I have a "geriatric" pair right now that have allready lived a year past what the vets expected. They were my first bearded dragons ever. I now have 9. I know they have had a good long life and it is time for them to go, but I know I will be so very sad when they do. It sounds like Lyle was extremely lucky to have you as parents. Somehow, they know when you have saved them and appreciate you for it. You all will be in my thoughts.

So Sorry ! Very sad !

Hope you and your Husband feel happier soon.

Your handsome Dragon is in GREAT HANDS !

Eve

I'm so glad that Mr Lyle found his way to such a loving, caring home......my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grief.....may your tears of sadness turn to joyous memories of all you did for Mr Lyle!
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Tracey
Tracey's Beardies
www.beardiecrazy.com

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www.reptilerooms.com

I think sometimes the ones that get so close to you are the ones that are rescues, its like they know you made life better for them and they try harder to give it back to you in appreciation.
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www.reptilerooms.com

My sympathy to you and your husband on your loss. I know I have a special Beardie named Bent who is a rescue. Out of 5 Beardies this one is the most special to me even though the others are great in their own ways. When you are strong enough to try another Beardie Remember Mr. Lyle will be there to help you in spirt.
Bless you

>>Requiem for Mr. Lyle
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>>My sweet friend Mr. Lyle passed away this evening. 5 years ago I rescued him as a young juvenile. He was at a pet store that was giving him no UVB, and he had already developed MBD. At his first vet appointment his bones didn’t even show up in an X-ray.
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>>With the help of people from this forum, we helped Mr. Lyle develop strong bones and brought him back to good health and happiness. But his crooked back and tail gave him “elimination” problems for his whole life. We worked with him and loved him, and he loved us for five years.
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>>In late Fall he stopped eating. We did everything we could (with the help of his very skilled exotics vet and even the internationally respected specialists at Florida Veterinary Specialists hospital in Tampa.) In the end, all we could do was make his final days as comfortable as possible.
>>
>>My husband and I were both home sick this last week. It was a blessing because we were able to spend lots of time with our little friend.
>>
>>Mr. Lyle was my first non-mammal animal companion. I did a ton of research before we adopted him, but I never could have guessed that we would fall so much in love with him. I love him no less than any furry critter I’ve ever known.
>>
>>Eventually we will probably bring home a new baby, but I just can’t imagine that he will be as wonderful as Mr. Lyle.
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>>I’m enclosing Mr. Lyle’s holiday picture. It makes most people smile.
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>>Thanks everyone,
>>Sarah
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Rob Talkington