3 neglected axies need some advice please (graphic photos)

[allied123]

He looks so much better but his tiny legs can't even hold him up that breaks my heart thank you for sharing

 

[snuggly time]

He's a fighter the little one! Glad he's eating.

 

[ks85]

Best of luck to you!

I hope the little one makes it!

I rescued a leopard gecko about two years ago, and with hand feeding and much patience, he is healthy and fat now, dont give up on him!

people are horrible to do such things to animals.

 

[Lianne]

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for all three! Personally, I would also have had the skinniest one euthanized, but it's very brave of you to try and get him all healthy again. I hope you can pull it off!

 

[Cacique]

Thank you for taking care of these axolotls and doing your best to help them. Do you have any updates on them?

 

[ghozt]

sorry for the delay in updates but been quite hectic recently, they're all doing fine so far the two bigger ones have moved into their new house and seem to be loving it, the really emaciated one is starting to put a bit of weight on, and is keeping most kinds of food down now

how we found them:

How they are as of 9th August:

 

[HayleyK]

Wow, a massive congrats on your behalf for nursing them back to health. I am especially surprised with the super skinny one, still a long way to go, but it has come a long way already. Good job!

 

[DiscusDream]

WOW!!! They are looking great!!!! What a great start to my day!! I can't believe the beautiful gills they are getting!! At that rate, it won't be long at all before #3 can join the other two!!

THIS MAKES ME SO HAPPY!!!!!!!

 

[Bette]

They look so much better already! Good job :happy:

 

[allied123]

This seriously brought tears to my eyes :,) seeing the transformation in this short amount of time is amazing and you guys are amazing for taking care of them and nursing them back! (it's super awesome to me that you two have each other to do this sort of thing as no one around me even likes axolotls least of all my boyfriend) Please keep up with the updates you guys are awesome!

 

[Cacique]

Thank you for the update. It's great to hear that all 3 of the axolotls are doing good and getting better. Thank you for taking care of them, you're doing a great job!

 

[kcoscia]

The better off two look good as new!
Cheering for your little skinny baby! Eat eat eat little guy!

 

[Zandy94]

Oh my gosh!!! D:

I am so sorry for that little guy, I am so glad you rescued them...but you should never buy a pet because you feel sorry for it. I really think the last little guy should be put down, that's just a horrible condition and he's in a lot of pain. I understand this is really hard, but it's for the better. Here is the page on how to do it if you can't save him:
How to Humanely Euthanize Your Oscar Fish Using Clove Oil

 

[Skudo09]

If the little one pulls through it would be so amazing. You have done so well just to get him this far. The fact he has improved is a good sign. Thank you for keeping us updated

 

[ghozt]

Oh my gosh!!! D:

I am so sorry for that little guy, I am so glad you rescued them...but you should never buy a pet because you feel sorry for it. I really think the last little guy should be put down, that's just a horrible condition and he's in a lot of pain. I understand this is really hard, but it's for the better. Here is the page on how to do it if you can't save him:
How to Humanely Euthanize Your Oscar Fish Using Clove Oil

I didn't buy them because I felt sorry for them as such, i took them in too nurse them back to health, And I'd do it again if i saw any animal in such distress, if I can help I will.
With regards to putting the little one to sleep, in this case I'm going to disagree it is not for the best, he's eating chopped up earthworms or broken up pieces of prawn, and poo'ing them out fine now, the bone from his back leg has fallen off cleanly showing no signs of infection and has healed over now, I'm not going to give in on him now when he's come so far

 

[auntiejude]

Oh my gosh!!! D:

I am so sorry for that little guy, I am so glad you rescued them...but you should never buy a pet because you feel sorry for it. I really think the last little guy should be put down, that's just a horrible condition and he's in a lot of pain. I understand this is really hard, but it's for the better.

Have you actually read the whole thread? Not just the first post with the graphic pictures? The little one is doing incredibly well, gaining weight and healing his awful wounds, and the other two almost look normal.

They are obviously not suffering now they are with a responsible owner - they have been rescued from abandonment rather than bought from a shop, and nobody has profited from this except the axies.

@Ghozt - keep up the good work, they are looking so much better and I am pleased to see their progress.

 

[blushed]

sorry for the delay in updates but been quite hectic recently, they're all doing fine so far the two bigger ones have moved into their new house and seem to be loving it, the really emaciated one is starting to put a bit of weight on, and is keeping most kinds of food down now

how we found them:

How they are as of 9th August:

Just saw this update, a little late, but beyond excited that they are all doing to well.

Major round of applause for you!

 

[Lexolotl]

Reading about these poor lotls makes me so sad and so relieved at the same time. I'm happy to see that they're all doing so well! Following this post for updates!

 

[ghozt]

The two bigger ones are going great now eating like a room full of teenage boys, and their really developing some brilliant personalities and their gills are really starting to blossom now

The smaller one is obviously a lot slower going but is definatley making steady progress, he's eating and poo'ing well and gaining weight slowly but surely, the back leg that was just bone is now starting to regenerate as well

 

[Skudo09]

You have done an amazing job with these guys! The little one especially. He has come a long way already from what he was. Thanks for keeping us updated