RIP Ollie

[acpart]

I got Ollie, my bearded dragon, the summer of 2007 as a 4 year old. Here's a picture of her when I got her:

http://geckoforums.net/showthread.php?t=11690&highlight=Ollie

Over the years she's been a great companion to me on my porch garden in the summers and running around the living room. She laid many (unfertilized) eggs for me, including 125 during the '10 season. Last season she laid an egg that was fertile and produced a full term fetus, though, unfortunately it didn't live. She started to go downhill about 2 months ago at the age of 9 which is old, but not ancient for a beardie. For the past few weeks she's been in a coma and she passed away this morning. I miss her, but I'm glad she finally passed because it was really painful seeing her alive but not really there (I can't know for sure, but she seemed peaceful and not really in pain).

I'll think of her when summer comes and I'm back out in my garden.

Aliza

 

[GeckoCrossing]

My condolences Aliza! They do make great companions. They're like the dogs of the reptile world

 

[animeavatar]

I'm sorry for your loss! I agree GC! We bond with them and consider them part of our family. It is hard to lose loved ones.

 

[katie_]

My beardie is old too Its sad when they pass because we have so many years with them.

 

[lillith]

Aw...sounds like she was happy with you! Sad when they go, I know.
*Hugs* Aliza!

 

[leezard]

I am so sorry. I am in about the same spot. My 10 yr old Pete is looking like he is on his last leg .