Rip my sweet romeo

[carol5208]

It brings me an unbelievable amount of sadness to tell you all that my beloved Romeo has passed away. I found him today on the cage floor with his eyes closed and his mouth open. I took him to have him humanely euthanized and my heart is broken. As some of you know, he had a foot injury which really was just the beginning of the end. It has been an up and down process for months and months and he finally developed gout in his knee. His uric acid levels were very high which meant his kidneys were not functioning properly. He had been on a steady decline over the past few weeks. My vet thinks the ultimate cause of his demise was gout attacking his organs. I am confident with that diagnosis and instead of having a necropsy done, I buried his little body in my back yard so he will always be with me. I am gonna miss the heck out my beautiful boy. It is amazing how attached you can get to these animals. Romeo just turned three years old last month and lived a beautiful live with me since he was a baby. I spoiled him rotten and have no regrets. RIP Romeo. I will never forget you.

 

[Hoj]

Ohhh Im so so sorry Carol. I know you loved him so much and it never is easy rest in peace dear Romeo.
Enjoy all the best bug and perfect days in the big tree in the sky

Big hugs Carol

 

[jannb]

I am so sorry for your loss of Romeo. He was such a gorgeous boy and such ashame he had to leave us so young.

 

[Rottsko]

oh carol. i'm so very sorry for your loss. i know how much romeo meant to you and i'm truly sorry.

 

[djfishygillz]

Sorry for your loss. He was a beautiful boy. You certainly cared for the big boy.

 

[shaunaroxanne]

Oh no, I am so sad for you Romeo will be greatly missed. As I told you before, he was my first chameleon crush, his photo on his rope was one of the first photos I found when I began my research. So sorry for your loss.

 

[clarkrw3]

I am so very saddened for you Carol!! He will be missed on the board one of the best looking chams I have ever seen. I am so very sorry!!

 

[nickb]

I'm sorry he was a cute lil dude

 

[PenelopeLove]

I am so sorry Carol! I know you would have been such a wonderful mummy to him and he definitely showed it.
Sending love your way x

 

[Olimpia]

Oh Carol, I gasped when I read the title! I cannot believe it, I am so sorry!

 

[ambanjamom]

Carol,
I'm truly sorry for your loss.Yes it's so true how we get extremely
attached.Romeo will be greatly missed

 

[pssh]

I didnt expect this! You are such a good chameleon mom I cant believe he isnt here anymore. I'm so sorry. At least you know that it wasnt your fault. Everyone that knew about him will miss him I'm sure.

 

[BriAlme]

I'm so sorry Carol to here about Romeo. I couldn't believe the post heading. He was my favorite Sambava of all here on the forum, such beautiful coloration. He will be missed not only by you but all who knew him.

 

[carol5208]

Thank you everyone. I am still in shock and looking at his empty cage is so sad. I am so glad I have this community because I think only fellow chameleon owners such as yourselves can know the bond that we make with these magnificent creatures. Thank you again for all your support and well wishes. It has been a very tough day.

 

[Angsty]

I feel so bad for you, we too put our 5 year old bearded dragon down in the summer and the ache we felt was awful!! like yours though at least the suffering is over and they are at peace!! gentle hugs

 

[studio2eight]

I'm so sorry for your loss

 

[kinyonga]

So very very sorry to hear this Carol. He had a good home and I know you did everything you could for him. I know he will be in your heart forever.

Hugs,
Lynda

 

[d3s5]

Carol, I am shocked and so very sorry for your loss. RIP Romeo. He was a beautiful and much loved chameleon who will always have a special place in your heart. I am so, so sorry.

Deb

 

[squeekz1992]

Carol I am so so sorry RIP Romeo

 

[Miss Lily]

Awww Carol, I am so sorry he is gone. Its such an awful feeling when a precious chameleon leaves us. He will be waiting at the Rainbow Bridge with all the other chams that have gone too soon.