u/Dragon-Cloudz

I wish I had followed my gut and gotten involved in something. My friend and her boyfriend had a bad breakup, and she moved out, leaving her reptiles with him. I asked her if he could handle them and if he had enough experience with her animals, and she told me they would be fine, so I kind of backed off since she didn’t have the space (she moved into her dad’s house). I also didn’t exactly want to get involved, but I really wish I had. Today I found out he killed both her baby bearded dragon and her green iguana, and I am grieving them even though they aren’t mine. I wish I could have saved them, and I am so angry.

I guess he still has her adult beardie, and I messaged him to please consider surrendering it to me, but I doubt he cares enough to respond.

Also, sorry—I feel like I have nowhere else to rant about this. I just don’t know what to do.

I wish I had followed my gut and gotten involved sooner. A friend of mine recently went through a breakup and had to move out, and her reptiles are still with her ex. At the time, I asked if everything would be okay, and I was told they would be, so I stepped back.

Recently, I found out things haven’t gone as well as I hoped, and it’s been really upsetting. There’s still an adult bearded dragon in his care, and I’m honestly worried about its well-being.

I’ve reached out and asked if he would consider surrendering the beardie to me, but I haven’t heard back yet. Does anyone have advice on the best way to approach this or increase the chances of him agreeing? I just want to make sure the beardie ends up somewhere safe and properly cared for.

Also, sorry—I feel like I don’t have anywhere else to talk about this. I just don’t know what to do.