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We came to be the caretaker of this great dog 2 1/2 years ago when she broke her leg. Long story short, we paid for the surgery to keep her out of the gas chamber. Well since she had a very mild limp that really only we could see, that made her susceptible to THIS. Saturday she chased a cat too hard and blew out her ACL on the same leg. Just got her back from surgery last night. So, its back to the cage with the cone on for a couple weeks. She's worth it though  Before her mishap.  |
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« Reply #1 on: July 07, 2017, 08:44:03 AM » |
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 I paid for bone marrow transplant, blood transfusions and chemo pills for my old mutt.  Worth every penny
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J.Mencalice
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« Reply #2 on: July 07, 2017, 09:42:16 AM » |
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Of course you will, she's yer buddy!  |
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« Reply #3 on: July 07, 2017, 09:50:35 AM » |
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Dogs are the best!
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« Reply #4 on: July 07, 2017, 05:26:26 PM » |
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God's perfect animal.
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« Reply #5 on: July 07, 2017, 08:46:49 PM » |
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Yup, the best animals ever.  |
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« Reply #6 on: July 08, 2017, 07:38:30 AM » |
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Not so sure I would do it financially, but my neighbors have spent in the range of 20K for I believe 4 surgeries to keep their cocker spaniel alive in the past 3 or 4 years, now age 12 or so. He asks me for advice all the time, rarely taking it, and when he came up to me on that over 6K price surgery a few years ago, I said all up to YOUR family, I am not so attached to their dog. NO idea why he asks me for advice on THEIR family issues? My guess is all 3 females in that family vs. him have disagreements all the time. He said if was JUST him, he would have put their dog down. Pretty sure his wife (and kids) wear the pants in that family. He wants to buy a used ski boat or 3 wheel can am spyder for HIS enjoyment, but his wife says NO! and I know them having near double the income as our family, he certainly can afford it.
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« Reply #7 on: July 08, 2017, 12:51:36 PM » |
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Not so sure I would do it financially, but my neighbors have spent in the range of 20K for I believe 4 surgeries to keep their cocker spaniel alive in the past 3 or 4 years, now age 12 or so. He asks me for advice all the time, rarely taking it, and when he came up to me on that over 6K price surgery a few years ago, I said all up to YOUR family, I am not so attached to their dog. NO idea why he asks me for advice on THEIR family issues? My guess is all 3 females in that family vs. him have disagreements all the time. He said if was JUST him, he would have put their dog down. Pretty sure his wife (and kids) wear the pants in that family. He wants to buy a used ski boat or 3 wheel can am spyder for HIS enjoyment, but his wife says NO! and I know them having near double the income as our family, he certainly can afford it.
There was no discussion about should we pay. We just were going to pay for it no matter what it cost. It wasn't that bad. The money is nothing compared to this dog who acts human more than a dog and is very loved by everyone who meets her. There was no question. |
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« Reply #8 on: July 08, 2017, 12:58:54 PM » |
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Not so sure I would do it financially, but my neighbors have spent in the range of 20K for I believe 4 surgeries to keep their cocker spaniel alive in the past 3 or 4 years, now age 12 or so. He asks me for advice all the time, rarely taking it, and when he came up to me on that over 6K price surgery a few years ago, I said all up to YOUR family, I am not so attached to their dog. NO idea why he asks me for advice on THEIR family issues? My guess is all 3 females in that family vs. him have disagreements all the time. He said if was JUST him, he would have put their dog down. Pretty sure his wife (and kids) wear the pants in that family. He wants to buy a used ski boat or 3 wheel can am spyder for HIS enjoyment, but his wife says NO! and I know them having near double the income as our family, he certainly can afford it.
There was no discussion about should we pay. We just were going to pay for it no matter what it cost. It wasn't that bad. The money is nothing compared to this dog who acts human more than a dog and is very loved by everyone who meets her. There was no question. |
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« Reply #9 on: July 09, 2017, 02:59:05 AM » |
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You're a good man Jeff. |
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I can't help about the shape I'm in I can't sing, I ain't pretty and my legs are thin But don't ask me what I think of you I might not give the answer that you want me to  |
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« Reply #11 on: July 09, 2017, 02:11:18 PM » |
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Thanks guys. Leppy is starting to show signs of beginning to use the leg. No serious weight on it yet but definitely progress. I do miss our walks around the neighborhood. Maybe soon.
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« Reply #12 on: July 09, 2017, 06:18:57 PM » |
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Thanks guys. Leppy is starting to show signs of beginning to use the leg. No serious weight on it yet but definitely progress. I do miss our walks around the neighborhood. Maybe soon.
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« Reply #13 on: July 10, 2017, 04:36:37 AM » |
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I get it Chris! |
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« Reply #14 on: July 10, 2017, 04:17:52 PM » |
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I can relate to that, this little girl has cost me a couple grand over the years. But worth every penny, she is part of the family. Sweetest dog we have ever had, she absolutely loves every one she sees, only barks at cats and snakes.  |
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J.Mencalice
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« Reply #15 on: July 11, 2017, 06:43:52 PM » |
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Yup, the best animals ever. A good dog and a good horse up in the high country forest are fine companions. |
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« Reply #16 on: July 12, 2017, 06:26:18 AM » |
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Yup, the best animals ever. A good dog and a good horse up in the high country forest are fine companions. A horse? i'm not a fan of any horse. I like to look at them but will not ride anything that has a mind of its own. |
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« Reply #17 on: July 12, 2017, 11:36:14 AM » |
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Yup, the best animals ever. A good dog and a good horse up in the high country forest are fine companions. A horse? i'm not a fan of any horse. I like to look at them but will not ride anything that has a mind of its own. And smarter.  "I've often said there's nothing better for the inside of a man than the outside of a horse." -Ronald Reagan If you think about it, in a way, horses were the original motorcycle. But, not to regress from the original post...yeah, have enjoyed all our dogs and their loyalty. |
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