please help my lizard, Gilbert
I was “gifted” a 13 year old leopard gecko riddled with health problems a few months ago and I haven’t had the opportunity to take him to the vet, but he desperately needs it. he’s got a prolapsed hemipene, an issue with his left eye, and God knows what other health issues I can’t see. I’ve been trying to treat his hemipene on my own with sugar baths and Vaseline but nothing has helped.
before I get bombarded with “why have an animal if you can’t afford it?”
1. I did not ask for this animal
2. I had no idea about it’s health issues when I got it
3. I had no idea I was getting this animal
4. there are no people I trust in my area to take him. no rescues or rehabbers with good reputations
I have a vet near me who’s willing to take leopard geckos in and has performed this procedure before but the estimate to even see him is ~$340
we do not have that kind of money right now and we really haven’t for a while. my mom has a PayPal set up and the email for it is [email protected] . I can’t offer anything in return but pictures of Gilbert and similar small stuff. I’ll try to keep you all updated on the funds we’ve raised but I really need help with this. any and all donations are really really appreciated. thank you all.
