Saving Kaiju, a rescued Iguana
Donation protected
I found this Iguana in the parking lot while I was working on August 6th. She was trying to "slither" across the parking lot and under a car. When I got her inside we saw she had multiple injuries including damage done to her eye and an open wound behind her back leg. I called around to every vet in my area on their emergency lines, but no one helped reptiles, so I got my husband to come pick her up and put her in a temporary 10 gallon tank we had at home. On Monday we made an appointment with the vet we take our bearded dragon to which is an hour drive. Wednesday, August 10th, we took her to see the exotic veterinarian. He took xrays of her from nose to tail. He explained that this Iguana has 3 fractures (front left leg, front right leg, & back right leg) along with the eye wound, the wound behind her right leg, and a belly full of stones.
To make a long story shorter, we need donations to help pay for her past and upcoming medical bills (at least another 2 visits within the next 4 months) along with her housing and habitat needs. The xrays are $135 each visit. Then there's $35 for the vet visit and another $100 for her legs to be bound correctly each time. We had to buy her a Uvb/heat light along with a fixture to hold the bulb (a clamp lamp) which equaled up to about $65 for both items. She still needs a tank that she can properly fit in - she is only 18'' today, but she will be full grown in another 2 or so years, meaning we need a large tank and large tanks are quite expensive. We have a donated 30 gallon tank right now, but that still isn't large enough for her body at the size she is currently.
If we can raise this money, this lizard will not only live a longer and happier life, but we will know that she is well-cared for and looked after. My husband and I already own a reptile and we know what type of care and consideration is needed when owning one. This would mean the world to us if we can get enough money to get her the care she needs without us breaking the bank too badly on all of the extra costs that come along with her. If you can give any amount of donation towards this cause, we would really, really appreciate the help. Thank you so much.
To make a long story shorter, we need donations to help pay for her past and upcoming medical bills (at least another 2 visits within the next 4 months) along with her housing and habitat needs. The xrays are $135 each visit. Then there's $35 for the vet visit and another $100 for her legs to be bound correctly each time. We had to buy her a Uvb/heat light along with a fixture to hold the bulb (a clamp lamp) which equaled up to about $65 for both items. She still needs a tank that she can properly fit in - she is only 18'' today, but she will be full grown in another 2 or so years, meaning we need a large tank and large tanks are quite expensive. We have a donated 30 gallon tank right now, but that still isn't large enough for her body at the size she is currently.
If we can raise this money, this lizard will not only live a longer and happier life, but we will know that she is well-cared for and looked after. My husband and I already own a reptile and we know what type of care and consideration is needed when owning one. This would mean the world to us if we can get enough money to get her the care she needs without us breaking the bank too badly on all of the extra costs that come along with her. If you can give any amount of donation towards this cause, we would really, really appreciate the help. Thank you so much.
Organizer
Brady Hebert
Organizer
Jasper, TX
