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Main Menu Home The Forums Photo Gallery Video Forum Tegu Chat (IRC) Helpful Info Messaging Your Account Contact Admin      Of Interest      Earn Revenue Add targetted ads and earn free income!      Tegu Books theTegu.com: Forums  Forum FAQ   Search   Usergroups   Profile   Login  How to help save a Tegu? Goto page 1, 2, 3  Next          theTegu.com Forum Index -> Normal Discussion View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message Aero Member Joined: Aug 20, 2008 Posts: 37 Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 11:13 am    Post subject: How to help save a Tegu? Hi All, I was in a pet store that has a red female tegu recently - it really stuck with me. She's smaller, about 3 feet or so. I can get more details and a picture, but her current state saddened me and I just want to go there and rescue her. I don't have enough room or experience to help, but she gets little to no handling. Because of her aggressive demeanor, I doubt anyone will ever adopt her. She just sits on the floor, in that tiny cage. It's f*ing pathetic. Is there anyone out there who can take her, or some way to help get her to an experienced home who can work with her? I can help from my end in any way possible - shipping, data, pictures, you name it. No worries if not, I think the store is doing what they can... but honestly, it isn't right how she lives. Best, -Dan Back to top txrepgirl Moderator Joined: Oct 16, 2007 Posts: 2648 Location: San Antonio,TX Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 11:38 am    Post subject: Hi Dan. yes,that is a very sad story.Where are they located at ? Back to top Aero Member Joined: Aug 20, 2008 Posts: 37 Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 12:59 pm    Post subject: She's in the Bay Area California, Cupertino/San Jose (South Bay). I'm glad to get info, ship, whatever is necessary if anyone has ideas Best, -D txrepgirl wrote: Hi Dan. yes,that is a very sad story.Where are they located at ? Back to top bubbategu2 Member Joined: Jun 30, 2008 Posts: 49 Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 1:38 pm    Post subject: South Bay tegu I'll take in a red female. How aggressive is she? What are they asking for her? I'm sure my Bubba would love to have a girlfriend. Bubbategu2 Back to top Aero Member Joined: Aug 20, 2008 Posts: 37 Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 4:11 pm    Post subject: Re: South Bay tegu I'll head to the pet store tomorrow when they open - I can call you if you'd like and ask questions, handle her, and find out all the info? I'm sure they'll be asking a very fair price - to be honest, I think they're just overwhelmed by tegus. Makes me so upset - if they can't handle them, why get them?? Argh. She's so beautiful... Drop me a PM if you'd like and we'll setup a time. It'd be wonderful to get her out of there and to someone who can care for her. That would make my day - and hers Best, -Dan bubbategu2 wrote: I'll take in a red female. How aggressive is she? What are they asking for her? I'm sure my Bubba would love to have a girlfriend. Bubbategu2 Back to top angelrose Moderator Joined: Jan 05, 2008 Posts: 1580 Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 4:45 pm    Post subject: Hi Aero, good to meet you . that's very caring of you. I usually take in tegus that are un'loved'. Back to top Aero Member Joined: Aug 20, 2008 Posts: 37 Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 5:30 pm    Post subject: Hi Angelrose, Good to know! Please send me an email if you (or anyone) wants info. I'm at dnp607 at pacbell.net - anytime! I can call you as well when at the store. I'll just go in order of who responded first and ability to care for her. You guys are awesome - thank you for the interest and response. -Dan angelrose wrote: Hi Aero, good to meet you . that's very caring of you. I usually take in tegus that are un'loved'. Back to top bubbategu2 Member Joined: Jun 30, 2008 Posts: 49 Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 1:47 am    Post subject: Hi Aero! I sent you a PM with my phone number. I hope you get it-pls give me a call after you talk to the pet shop people and let me know what's going on. Like I said, I'm very interested in her. Bubbategu2 Back to top Aero Member Joined: Aug 20, 2008 Posts: 37 Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 3:54 am    Post subject: Pictures! Hi Guys, Ok, first, apologies - this is a golden, not a red. My girlfriend told me this a million times and I still typed "red". Sorry again for the confusion - I'm trying my best as a beginner to get this girl a good home. She's a 32 inch 3 year old female. Healthy, strong and from what I can see a challenge to handle. She'll need to go to someone who knows how to deal with neglected animals. The lack of handling has left her aggressive when handled. She seems to be getting a bit more tame in the last few visits I've made, but only a little. Deb, apologies, I thought I had your email but don't! [/img] Back to top angelrose Moderator Joined: Jan 05, 2008 Posts: 1580 Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 6:33 am    Post subject: awww Aero, a beautiful gold ! I have two of those and I love them they are gorgeous. I think the pics are still in my gallery. my male gold makes me laugh so much. just get in touch with me. I'll be here. Back to top laurarfl Senior Member Joined: Oct 03, 2006 Posts: 624 Location: Central FL Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 6:56 am    Post subject: She's so pretty! Mine is a black and white and the golds are such a striking contrast! Are you going to take her Angelrose? Will the pet store just get another? _________________ Laura R (FL) 0.1.0 Colombian Tegu 0.2.0 Argentine B&W Tegu 1.0.0 Red Tegu 1.0.0 Green Amevia (yet another teiid) 8 other lizards 1 little gator 13 snakes 4 frogs some bugs and a partridge in a pear tree Back to top Aero Member Joined: Aug 20, 2008 Posts: 37 Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 12:21 pm    Post subject: I don't think they'll be getting more - they seemed genuinely out of sorts about it all... They are decent people as pet stores go, just out of their element on this one. There's another there (hatchling) but it's been sold. Yey! At least, that's what the tank says. I'll keep checking back. -D laurarfl wrote: She's so pretty! Mine is a black and white and the golds are such a striking contrast! Are you going to take her Angelrose? Will the pet store just get another? Back to top Aero Member Joined: Aug 20, 2008 Posts: 37 Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 12:53 am    Post subject: Still there! Hi Folks, Last post on this, I promise The little girl is still there if anyone is interested. I'm going to post locally soon, so thought I'd take a last stab on a good home. bubbategu2 is considering and contemplating and/or may know someone as well - but in case she decides otherwise (which is very understandable) all are welcome to drop me a note. Best, -Dan Back to top angelrose Moderator Joined: Jan 05, 2008 Posts: 1580 Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 5:56 am    Post subject: Hi Dan, I'm still in the picture. shipping is not my forte tho'. as you can see I am a l l the way over on the east coast. I did not forget about this pretty girl so if you want to drop me a line thru my email or pm don't hesitate. Back to top Aero Member Joined: Aug 20, 2008 Posts: 37 Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 6:35 am    Post subject: Pm sent angelrose Oops, I lied... 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