Rest in Peace Dear Dragon
The loss of a pet is never easy. Whether it’s the loss of a cat, a dog, or even a pet lizard. My son found this lizard as a tiny baby and brought it home to care for it. We enjoyed many great moments such as learning ways to play with a pet lizard and pondering if lizards feel joy and does a lizard fear?
Recently our beloved Dragon, as my son named him, became lethargic. After days of watching, waiting, and wondering if he would perk back up or not, he passed peacefully away. He crossed the bridge to run with his ancestor lizards forever.
Dragon, our blue belly lizard shedding his skin last month
Dearest Dragon,
You were so loved in our family. Though we didn’t have an extremely long time together, you brought so much joy to this family, especially one kid in particular.
This boy loved you, cared for you to the best of his abilities. He learned responsibility and gained confidence.
You lived long beyond anyone’s predictions, but to us, it was not long enough. You will be missed Dragon. You will be missed.
So loved, you even got two headstones. Both kids wanted to make you one.
Enjoy the eternal sunny rocks and never ending supply of crickets.
Oh, how sad. He looked like a sweet little dragon.
Jean from Welcome to the Menagerie
My mom had a lizard once – they are wonderful creatures. We are so sorry for your loss…
Oh, no, you’re right about it being hard to lose any pet. We’re sorry your family, especially your children, lost Dragon. 🙁
How sad, we are so sorry! Losing a pet and friend is so hard especially for young ones!
Oh, I’m so sorry, especially for your son. What a wonderful photo of him with Dragon on his nose! I hope memories will bring him and you smiles…. . 🙁
Oh my. How sad. Look how tiny he was when your son found him!!
My deepest condolences to you and your family. xo
So sorry to hear of your loss.
I’m so sorry to hear this. It has been a rough couple of weeks for pets lately. Manna and I will be sending prayers and purrs to you and your family. *hugs*
Yes it has! Thank you so much
I am so sorry 🙁 , rest in peace my little friend 🙁
Losing a pet is just so darn difficult 🙁
Lots of love and hugs!!
It’s been hardest on my son, and it’s so sad for me to see my boy so sad! Thank you
We live in FL and have geckos all over the yard, but hadn’t thought about their pet potential until reading this post.
Oh, I love geckos! I had two fall on my head in Kawaii. My husband expected my to scream and I laughed in delight. They would make fun pets
I’m so sorry. My human had lizards when she was a kid, and enjoyed them lots.
thank you so much! He sure was fun to have around