08/22/2024
Thank you to those who are able to help.
Bob's car is in need of expensive repairs.
We have started a "Go Fund Me" to help pay down some Rescue bills, so Bob can fix her car.
https://gofund.me/b9b876c3
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08/21/2024
Now that Draya is a bit more active, I moved her from her tiny "hospital tank" to a larger one in the hallway. She isn't able to climb yet without falling over, so everything is close to the ground (with UVB mounted inside to ensure correct levels). Hoping that being in a larger tank in a higher traffic area will provide some enrichment for her and aid in her recovery. The gorgeous background was made by Austin, one of Bob's students.
08/21/2024
Smaug has an application in for Adoption! He will be going to his new home once his enclosure is ready for him.
08/20/2024
Update after Vet visit:
Smaug and Ramsey got their sutures out and are cleared for adoption!
Donatella is doing great and is more than ready for her forever home.
Jeri and Sam are in great health.
Gates has a slight cataract on one eye. Thinking this is due to his recent habit of trying to climb up to his UVB tube in his old enclosure (tube was inside in order to get the levels correct at his lower basking spot). He got a larger enclosure with a mesh that lets in more UVB, so his tube is outside now. Hoping this will stop it from getting any worse. But it could also be genetic or due to his rough start. He's healthy otherwise.
And then there is our tough guy, Spichael (family pet). He's always had a bit of a watery p**p despite testing negative for anything that might cause it. Chalked it up to irritable bowel. This time his f***l showed parasites, so he will be treated for those.
Note: most Bearded Dragons do have a small parasite load due to the bugs they eat. Normally, this does not cause any issues for the Dragon. Since the treatment is tough on their systems, we only treat if they show signs of illness. As Spichael always has runny p**p, it's tough to tell if he is, so we are treating as a precaution.
08/19/2024
Made it safe and sound to Whyte Ridge Veterinary Hospital . They barely fit on the table, lol.
08/19/2024
On our way to take Spichael, Gates, Jeri, Sam, and Doni for their yearly check-ups, Smaug and Ramsey for their post-op checks and Spike back to his owner. Bob's car is in the shop, so we had to be creative in our "packing"
08/17/2024
It isn't much different for Reptiles. Get from a reputable breeder, or a specialty shop like Winnipeg Reptiles who does not source animals from offshore breeding mills.
Or better yet, adopt from a Rescue.
08/17/2024
Soooo Happy to hear he is back home!
*** REUNITED *** August 18.24 ❤️
*** MISSING *** Garden City - Farlinger Bay & Garden Park Drive- Please Share!
Heading unknown on Aug 16.24 at approx 1:30 pm.
King Bob, a male Bearded Dragon, is approximately 9 months old, is brown and orange. Is friendly.
Email/msg from Jasmine, Aug 16.24
08/17/2024
If you are in Richer today, stop in and see us! We're by the Museum (big white church) until 2.
08/17/2024
If you were unable to attend our Auction, we still have some items available for sale. First person to comment "Mine" on an item will get it at the price listed.
All remaining items have now been listed as Straight Sales. The first person to comment "Mine" on an item will get that item for the price listed (pending e-Transfer). Pick-up time and location to be determined (choice of Winnipeg or Steinbach).
Once you comment, please wait for us to confirm, as Facebook is still having issues showing comments in the correct order. Where there are more than one comment on any item, we will go by the timestamp to determine the first one.
08/16/2024
Important info here from Tnt Exotics .
08/16/2024
Follow-up Friday! If you adopted from us or another Rescue, show us your Scaly (Fur, Feathered, Finned) Babies!
08/14/2024
Go to our Fundraising page to get your bids in before 8pm!
https://www.facebook.com/BobsDragonsFundraisers
08/14/2024
Happy World Lizard Day from all the lizards at Boberta's Dragons! Pictured are our family pets Spichael and Opal; our permanent fosters Jeri and Gates; Sally - one of the Arborgate Leopard Geckos; Smaug and Draya who are rehabbing; and Spike who is boarding for a bit. Not pictured are adoptibles Crusty and Grumpy Pants, and Arborgate Gecko Leo, who are being fostered in other homes.
08/11/2024
08/07/2024
Our next Auction starts on Monday, August 12, on our Fundraising page!
We will be holding an Online Auction from Monday, August 12, to Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Bidding will start at 8pm on Monday and will close at 8pm sharp on Wednesday. We have 50 items for you to bid on!
If you have items you would like to donate for our next Auction in early October, please PM us. Items we can use include:
● New and gently used household items, toys, clothing, artwork, etc.
● Halloween and Christmas items
● Gift Certificates for businesses (goods or services).
● Pet supplies
●Monetary Donations
08/03/2024
If you are in the area, stop in and see us at the La Broquerie Farm & Community Market at the La Broquerie Hotel until 1pm.
08/03/2024
Sad news for the Arborgate School Leopard Gecko Program. Bubbles, one of our Mamas, passed away over night. Bubbles made many beautiful babies, but didn't lay any viable eggs the past few years. She was a very friendly gecko, who would crawl into Bob's hand, and was active and eating well up until last night. Fly high, Bubbles.
08/03/2024
The last 48 hours have been utter chaos since our press release (in the best way possible). Over a half dozen interviews with various media outlets has kept our team on their toes. While we can't directly share these articles on socials due to the ridiculous bans, you can check out and if you tuned into the Faith Fundal show on CBC radio today, there was an interview as well. Some articles are pending, but CTV and WFP are for sure on their websites.
We want to share all of the things covered, and we will, but right now we want to share this email we received today, incase there is anyone else confused about what we do and why we are doing it.
To clarify, we aren't a business. That would imply profit, and trust me, there is definitely no profit in rescue, and we can't even cover our rescue bills most days. We all work paying jobs on top of the work we do with the rescue and often sacrifice in our own lives to cover the needs of the animals.
We would LOVE if we had to close the rescue one day because there were no animals that needed our help. That is the dream and the goal of every rescue. We no longer want to be needed in the capacity that we are.
To answer this question, there is no plan. If we can get to the point where rescues aren't needed, then our work is done, and we will be able to rest easy knowing the world is a slightly better place
Unfortunately, banning the sales in pet stores won't solve the problem, but it's a step in the right direction. The sale of cats and dogs in pet stores has been banned for years, and The Humane Soceity and Animal Services are still bursting at the seams with them.
I hope this helps shed some light on what we actually do, for anyone who may think rescue is a for-profit endeavor.
We're just getting started. 🐾
07/20/2024
Stop by and see Bob, Sam, and Gates at the Richer Market today. We have our chocolate bars, chips, drinkware, and other fundraising items.
07/17/2024
Happy World Snake Day from Sam and all the other snakes at Boberta's Dragons!
07/10/2024
Important info about Reptile Lights.
07/09/2024
Update on Draya: she is eating a few leaves every day along with the slurry. She isn't eating anything on her own, though, and I have to open her mouth to put the leaves in. But she is no longer spitting them out. She has gained 11.5 g in the week she has been here.
Hopefully she starts eating on her own soon.
07/08/2024
Update on Smaug and Ramsey: Both boys' surgeries went well. We are sending off tissue samples to histology to check that there is nothing unusual going on. They are both still very sleepy, but doing well. Poor Ramsey decided that it would be a good time to shed, so he is looking a bit rough. We will let him rest for a day or so, and then will help him get the rest off with a damp facecloth. They go back to get their stitches out in 6 weeks.
07/08/2024
Just dropped the boys off at Whyte Ridge Veterinary Hospital for their surgeries.
07/05/2024
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Miss Draya is still not eating on her own, but she has been eating a few greens or peppers with help. She has also been getting 2 syringes of slurry twice a day. She has gained 6 grams since she came. We are very encouraged. #reptiles #animalrescue #reptilerescue #reptilerehab #beardiesofinstagram #beardeddragon #dragonlove #minidragon
Doni lays eggs, part 2 Our Rescue Red-Eared Slider is laying her second clutch of eggs since coming into Rescue in November 2022. Donatella had been kept with two males, who competed for her affection, by nipping her neck and back legs relentlessly. When she came to us she had several antibiotic resistant infections which required 2 surgeries, and several rounds of injected, oral and topical antibiotics to clear up. She was dry docked for almost a year before she was able to swim freely in her tank. Doni is now healthy and happy, and available for adoption to an experienced keeper (or one who is willing to learn). #reptilerescue #DonatellaValentinaTurtur #redearedsliders #redearedslider #turtles #turtlesofinstagram #animalrescue #reptiles #reptilerehab
Doni lays eggs, part 1 Our Rescue Red-Eared Slider is laying her second clutch of eggs since coming into Rescue in November 2022. Donatella had been kept with two males, who competed for her affection, by nipping her neck and back legs relentlessly. When she came to us she had several antibiotic resistant infections which required 2 surgeries, and several rounds of injected, oral and topical antibiotics to clear up. She was dry docked for almost a year before she was able to swim freely in her tank. Doni is now healthy and happy, and available for adoption to an experienced keeper (or one who is willing to learn). #reptilerescue #DonatellaValentinaTurtur #redearedsliders #redearedslider #turtles #turtlesofinstagram #animalrescue #reptiles #reptilerehab
Doni is laying eggs.
Socrates is dining al fresco after a long day visiting the kids at Arborgate.
Feather is a young Boa Imperator who is available for adoption to someone living in Southeastern Manitoba. Unfortunately, Boas are not allowed in several jurisdictions. If you are interested, PM us.
Socrates is a very stunted 21 year-old Russian Tortoise. He has come a long way since he came to live at Boberta's Dragons. #reptiles #animalrescue #reptilerescue #reptilerehab #russiantortoises #tortoises #turtles
Hi everyone! 🌟 You can now support us by sending Stars - they help us earn money to help support the Rescue. Whenever you see the Stars icon, you can send me Stars! #StarsEverywhere
Here is the "Feed Your Ex" video. I apologize for the poor quality, but the editing app kept crashing due to lack of stable internet in Rural MB. And I say "make short work of" too many times. But, it was either post it as is, or wait until next week. Thanks again to everyone who nominated people to be fed to our critters.
Here she is laying the eggs. #DonatellaValentinaTurtur #reptilrescue #reptilerehab #reptiles #animalrescue #turtlesofinstagram #turtles #redearedslider #redearedsliders
Doni has been very restless the past few days. It was a nice day today so I took her outside to explore while we gave her tank a good cleaning. Now I know why she was restless. Jeri also laid eggs the other day despite showing no signs of having any. So she is really needing to put on some weight now. #reptilrescue #reptilerehab #reptiles #animalrescue #turtlesofinstagram #turtles #redearedslider #redearedsliders #DonatellaValentinaTurtur
Took Donatella out for some enrichment yesterday. She absolutely loved it! Contrary to popular belief, Turtles are not slow. #reptilrescue #reptilerehab #reptiles #animalrescue #turtlesofinstagram #turtles #redearedslider #redearedsliders #DonatellaValentinaTurtur
Have been trying to get a video of Freckles taking a worm from the tongs since he came, but he is just too quick. This was the best I could get. This guy absolutely loves superworms! He is still a tiny guy, but he has grown twice the size he was when we got him, and more than doubled in weight. He will be going to his new home tomorrow. #crestedgeckos #crestedgecko #crestedgeckosofinstagram #reptilrescue #reptilerehab #reptiles #animalrescue #adoptdontshop
The deposit and retreat. I am assisting his getaway with tongs. It took three attempts today for him to get her into position. He kept backing away and taking a little rest in between. The whole process from when I first put him in to when he actually inseminated her was about 2.5 hours. Most of it was waiting. I filmed as much as possible and will see if I can post it on YouTube later for those who are interested. I have to post from the school, as my internet at home is too slow. #brazillianwhitekneetarantula #brazillianwhiteknee #tarantulas #spidersofinstagram #arachnophilia #tarantulasofinstagram #arborgateleopardgeckoproject
Aragog has gotten Kipper in position, and is trying to find the opening on her abdomen in which to deposit one of the sperm packets he has on his pedipalps (the leg like appendages near his head). Once he finds it, he will insert a packet, and then flip her on her back and try to get away before she tries to bite him. #brazillianwhitekneetarantula #brazillianwhiteknee #tarantulas #spidersofinstagram #arachnophilia #tarantulasofinstagram #arborgateleopardgeckoproject
For those who wanted to see the "dance". Kipper initiated it this time, so Aragog didn't do the little shimmy. But you can see how he is being very cautious and deliberate in his approach so she doesn't think he is food. #brazillianwhitekneetarantula #brazillianwhiteknee #tarantulas #spidersofinstagram #arachnophilia #tarantulasofinstagram #arborgateleopardgeckoproject
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