This morning we took Jack to our Vet to show him the x-rays. Of course I cried for a brief minute before we got in the car. It breaks my heart watching him stumble around.
When we got to the office, the first thing out of the doc's mouth was "Are you sure you want to go through with this?" Now I had to take a deep breath and let Brian do the talking, it's something he's better at anyway.
He put the x-ray up and was astonished. "I've never seen a case this bad" I was kinda tuning out the conversation it just made me so sad. Brian asked for Jack's final vaccination and the doctor gave him a funny look. I know my husband and I know his asking that was sort of like saying, "I don't care what your opinion is, my puppy is going to survive so I'm preparing him for the great life I know he's going to have". I had to smile, I love my husband.
The doctor gave Jack is vaccine and referred us to a dog surgeon specialist close by. We called, made an appointment and headed over to the office.
When we got in the staff all said how adorable Jack was (I mean, c'mon, he's a really cute puppy)
One of the guys who worked there told us that his pit had the same type of hip problem Jack has, although not as severe, but she was too old to get surgery. We met his pit, Rose, and she was sweet as pie and even though she didn't have the surgery and was only on vitamins and supplements, she was doing great.
The doggy surgeon came out to meet us and asked to see Jack walk outside. He watched him limp around then took him to the exam room to see his x-rays and feel his leg. The first option he gave us was sound wave therapy (uh no thank you! We're not some weirdo hippies, nor do we have money to waste on some therapy that's just going to delay an inevitable surgery!)
Brian asked about the hip surgery (which we found out is called FHO ) and the cost. The surgeon said that if we went through with the surgery Jack would be able to lead a fully normal pain-free happy life. This was like music to my ears! Brian asked do you think we'd have to put him down? He answered, "it's not something I think you would have to do, we can treat him, but that decision can't be made for you"
I checked out with the front desk and was given a total breakdown of the cost of surgery. Ready?
$2,000
OMFG. If you've read this blog you know we've had a rough year and this includes a financially rough year. Brian can't work now because of his own hip surgery. I wasn't able to find a job until July (after I've been here a month) and as soon as September rolls around and I begin student teaching, our funds are going to become very, very tight.
How are we going to pay for this?!?!
Ah, facebook. Maybe people will donate to help save our pup! Maybe? Hopefully. I said to my husband (who thinks asking people to help you in times of need isn't right, he's full of pride but not prideful. We're different him and I) "When life hands you lemons, sometimes you gotta ask for some sugar to make 'em sweet"
So, we're asking you, and anyone you'll send this site to, to donate to help Jack's surgery. Any amount will help us.
After a very stressful day, we came home. the light was shining in through the window, and my husband being the director he is was inspired by the light to take a bunch of pictures. So here are some shots of our impromptu photo shoot:
After a very stressful day, we came home. the light was shining in through the window, and my husband being the director he is was inspired by the light to take a bunch of pictures. So here are some shots of our impromptu photo shoot:
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