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Announcing the Passing of Hope

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of one of our special ambassadors this week. Hope, a 20-month-old female veiled chameleon, joined our rescue in very poor condition, and we initially weren't sure she would survive her first night with us.

Hope's Journey and Impact

Hope quickly captured the hearts of everyone who met her. She was known for her flirty nature with other chameleons, often turning dark, opening her mouth wide, and performing a little dance.

Upon arrival, she was extremely weak with all four legs broken, unable to hold her head up or control her limbs. Our dedicated team provided immediate care and support. Despite her injuries, she gained weight and thrived, eventually moving into a full-size enclosure. Her resilience never ceased to amaze us.

Hope became a beloved fixture at all our shows and adoption events, making many friends and serving as the inspiration for our Beads of Hope Jewelry.

The Final Chapter

Towards the end of 2024, Hope began showing signs of weakness, struggling to hold onto objects. A visit to the vet revealed she was carrying infertile eggs, which had depleted her body's calcium reserves, affecting her ability to use her tongue. The prognosis was poor, but we accepted the challenge to help her. After laying 55 eggs and receiving significant calcium supplementation, she bounced back.

Sadly, towards the end of 2025, her health deteriorated significantly. She lost a lot of weight and appeared miserable. Based on advice and the desire to prevent further suffering, the difficult decision was made to let her go peacefully on Tuesday.

Farewell

Hope was incredibly special and deeply loved. Our hearts ache now that she is gone, but we find comfort knowing she is no longer in pain. Thank you for being a part of Hope's inspiring journey.

R.I.P. my sweet girl.

Skarr is one of our newest rescues who trusted us immediately.  He/She was found abandoned, injured and left to die is an apartment. The kind maintenance me took Skarr to a reptile store who contacted us, He looked as if the heat light was dropped and left on his back leaving a huge deep burn on his back. We cleaned him up and started to take care of the burn until we were able to get him into the vet. 

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