[HarleyHOO]

Thanks again for the support. It's so good coming to a place where other's know exactly what I'm going through.

Yesterday I was at my in-laws house and was telling them about what was going on with Harley. My father-in-law asked how much it could cost and when I told him, he said "Hell, I'd have her put to sleep! You could buy 5 new dogs for that price." You talk about MAD! Him saying that angered & offended me so much. I said "Maybe thats what you would do with your dogs, but Harley is more than just a dog to me and I could never!" I love him to death, but he's always been one of those people that continually sticks their foot in their mouth. Very aggrivating!

I've been trying to stay optimistic and hopeful. I know that if surgery is needed, eventually she'll be back and better than ever. This is what gives me peace about it. I can't bear for her to be in pain. And right now, you wouldn't know she was! Or maybe she isn't...I think it comes and goes depending on the activity and the way she moves. Last night she was trying to get comfy on my lap and when she stood up to circle around, I heard a popping noise and she let out a whimper...not a loud cry, but a poor pitiful moan. It broke my heart.
Her appointment for this morning was actually postponed by the ortho surgeon until next Wednesday @ 10am. I now have all weekend to think about it...
However, on a positive note, I plan on getting off work early today, going home & cleaning and then kicking back for the rest of the weekend with my sweet girl. I'm going to relax even if I have to take a pill! Haha...

Cslat - I'm so glad that your baby's surgery was sucessful. And $600...thats amazing! If only we could be so lucky! But whatever the cost, she's totally worth it.

MadDeDo - Your story is encouraging. Harley is full of life all the time so I'm praying that because they've caught it early, she too will bounce back and soon be just as fast as she once was Question - I've heard of 3 different methods used for repairing this... did they tell you after x-rays were done which method they would be using? Or did they tell you one thing and then opened her up and ended up needing to do the more extensive? That's what worries me...I don't want to expect one thing and then them tell me they actually have to do something else....I guess whatever happens, happens.

Kirby - I read thru your story yesterday. I'm glad to hear your baby is feeling better. I knew I loved Harley, but after going thru something like this with her, it opened my eyes to exactly HOW much I love her. Some people just don't get it...fortunately, my husband does so at least I have good support from him. This is breaking his heart just as it is mine. It's always good to hear the happy endings though, so thank you.

I will keep you all posted.