Starved, Forgotten, Left to Die: Over 100 Neglected Geckos Found Suffering in Storage Unit

  • by: Care2 Team
  • recipient: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Recently, Florida investigators uncovered a horrific reptile neglect case. Inside a storage unit, they found 111 geckos trapped inside filthy containers, many already dead, others barely clinging to life. The individual responsible has pleaded guilty to felony animal cruelty. This level of cruelty isn't just neglect – it raises serious questions about whether this was part of an illegal trafficking operation.

Sign the petition to demand a permanent, enforceable ban on owning animals of any kind, and for authorities to fully investigate whether this was a trafficking situation.

Forty-one geckos died in absolute misery, without food or water, left abandoned for months. The surviving animals endured unbearable suffering, and photos show the skeletal remains of those who didn't make it. 

A person who could leave living creatures to die like this should never again be trusted with their care. 

Sign the petition to tell the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission: ban this man from owning animals permanently, and ensure a thorough investigation to prevent more geckos from suffering this fate.

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