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| Name: |
Beamer
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Age: |
Three and a half years old
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| Gender: |
Male
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Kind: |
Australian Whites
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| Home: |
Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA
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I
have taken care of Beamer since
he was about the size of a quarter. What makes him so special is this is
the first Australian Whites that I've had survive from being mistreated
at the pet store. Previous to Beamer I owned two adult Whites, Mercedes
and Bounce, who came down with a serious fungal infection, and their
bodies started to deteriorate. I was so in love with them from the
moment I saw them, but one of them only survived for two and half weeks,
the other died shortly after, at three weeks after my purchase. At that time
I had no idea where I would be able to take them to get treated. It was
absolutely painful to watch Mercedes and Bounce pass away. Because of
that I didn't want to get any more frogs. My mom, on the other hand,
knew how much I loved these frogs and told me that another pet store was
carrying the same species. I went to the store and could not resist
their infectious smiles. I purchased one immediately and began to take
care of him, only to find out that I had take him home as well as his
intestinal parasitic and bacterial infection. I ended up taking him to
the vet, as well as all three of my other frogs, and $450 later, I had saved
all of their lives from a painful death. The problems I have encountered
were again intestinal parasitic infections, bacterial infections, fungal
infections, a poor lymphatic return, and open ulcers forming on their
limbs from cystic swelling. Each time I purchased a frogs, I had no idea
that there was anything wrong with them. I have the employees open the
cages before I buy them so I can look at their condition, and I see no
ailments or any sign of illness, but upon further examining them at
home, I find out what is really going on. I think God makes it so that I
see the frog as perfect so I will buy it, but knowing that I will do
whatever I can to help it once I do find out what is wrong.
So to make this long story short, Beamer is my "miracle frog." Although
I've only experienced the loss of two frogs, it was enough to make me
feel as if I was doing something horribly wrong, and did not deserve to
try and provide a new home for anymore frogs. After Beamer, I've
realized that I can help them and give them a chance. I can make their
lives more comfortable, and give them a better environment than any pet
store, even if I do buy them as sick animals. They deserve just as much
chance as any dog or cat. People often question why I spend so much
money on these animals, but they are where my heart lies, and they're my
responsibility, my kids, and yes, they are my family.
Beamer may not speak to me, and play games with me, he makes me happy
just by what he is. I could not be happier than when I am watching him,
even when he just sits there. Honestly, my frogs give me motivation,
because I now plan a career in Animal Biology, aiming more towards
Herpetology and Marine Biology. And I do not want to leave the others
out-I love you all! Beamer, Bentley, Cadi, and Audi who is my most
recent project. Beamer will always be the pet of my life. Such a cheesy
ending, but it's so true!
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