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    I am still waiting on my developer to finish up on the Classifieds Control Panel so I can use it to encourage members into becoming paying members. Google Adsense has become a real burden on the viewing of this site, but honestly it is the ONLY source of income now that keeps it afloat. I tried offering disabling the ads being viewed by paying members, but apparently that is not enough incentive. Quite frankly, Google Adsense has dropped down to where it barely brings in enough daily to match even a single paid member per day. But it still gets the bills paid. But at what cost?

    So even without the classifieds control panel being complete, I believe I am going to have to disable those Google ads completely and likely disable some options here that have been free since going to the new platform. Like classified ad bumping, member name changes, and anything else I can use to encourage this site to be supported by the members instead of the Google Adsense ads.

    But there is risk involved. I will not pay out of pocket for very long during this last ditch experimental effort. If I find that the membership does not want to support this site with memberships, then I cannot support your being able to post your classified ads here for free. No, I am not intending to start charging for your posting ads here. I will just shut the site down and that will be it. I will be done with FaunaClassifieds. I certainly don't need this, and can live the rest of my life just fine without it. If I see that no one else really wants it to survive neither, then so be it. It goes away and you all can just go elsewhere to advertise your animals and merchandise.

    Not sure when this will take place, and I don't intend to give any further warning concerning the disabling of the Google Adsense. Just as there probably won't be any warning if I decide to close down this site. You will just come here and there will be some sort of message that the site is gone, and you have a nice day.

    I have been trying to make a go of this site for a very long time. And quite frankly, I am just tired of trying. I had hoped that enough people would be willing to help me help you all have a free outlet to offer your stuff for sale. But every year I see less and less people coming to this site, much less supporting it financially. That is fine. I tried. I retired the SerpenCo business about 14 years ago, so retiring out of this business completely is not that big if a step for me, nor will it be especially painful to do. When I was in Thailand, I did not check in here for three weeks. I didn't miss it even a little bit. So if you all want it to remain, it will be in your hands. I really don't care either way.

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    Some people have indicated that finding the method to contribute is rather difficult. And I have to admit, that it is not all that obvious. So to help, here is a thread to help as a quide. How to become a contributing member of FaunaClassifieds.

    And for the record, I will be shutting down the Google Adsense ads on January 1, 2025.
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Special Needs Leopard Gecko (No feet)

Allee Toler

Allee Toler

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She's 100% healthy. I rescued her almost 6 months ago and feel she's 100% healthy and ready to find her new home.

She's around 4 years old.

"Sky" was neglected for many years. Her previous owner refused her a humid hide, and left crickets in her tank all the time. Over time the shed cut off circulation, and her back feet fell off. The crickets inside the tank ate away at her feet as they were falling off.

I can send photos to anyone who's seriously interest in adopting her (PM me your email so I can send it from my phone, I can post photos once I get them uploaded). She's well enough for me to ship. Adopter must pay shipping fee and pay for shipping supplies (7x7x7 insulated box, one 8oz deli cup and shipping label).

She has only two requirements when being adopted.
1. No crickets (I feed her dubias and mealworms)
2. Due to her ankles not being designed for being walked on, the skin is too delicate, any rough surfaces will cause them to sore and bleed. She must be kept on microfiber cloths. I've tried soft paper towels, hand towels, tile, paper, and a few other things. Microfiber cloths are the most delicate and 100% keep her ankles from bleeding.

If you feel you can give her a good home, I'd love for you to have her. I've worked hard with the vet to get her back to health from skin and bones, full of parasites, and bleeding feet.
 
I am not familiar with Geckos but hope you find a home for her. So sad when people neglect their pets
 
this just infuriates the #$%!#$ out of me. im so glad you got her back healthy. i hope the adoption goes through. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!

sorry, lol
 
Poor baby!

That poor baby. I sent you a PM. Would love to adopt her if the pending adoption doesn't go through. I've seen some narly crap people do to their pets in my years of rescue and as a vet tech....but man. This is one of the harsh ones. :(

So glad she found you to help her!

Kindest regards,

Amanda Rose
 
She's the most happiest little gecko, too. Every time I walk in the room she comes over to the edge and puts her little hand up on the glass for attention. :)

I got a few PMs for her. She will most definitely have a great home in the end. She deserves it. Once she's rehomed it opens another tank for me to take in another gecko who needs my help.
 
She's adopted and going home next week. She'll be well cared for and spoiled. :)
 
Home sweet home, for those of you who were curious on how she was doing (those many loving and caring PM's!).

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And she also adopted my 13 year old leopard gecko, Adellah, and this is her in her new home.

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