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Sorry to hear about your pup. Gilmore is finally pretty much out of confinement inside the house. It has been 11 weeks of crate rest. You can search my posts to read Gilmore's story. We had no choice. He was fine one day and the next was crying in pain with the knee totally out. The surgery cost $3000 and my VPI insurance didn't cover any of it. His personality is pretty much the same although now I think he definitely looks for me more now. I was also afraid he would be sad or it would break his spirit but it really doesn't. I think it makes your bond stronger because they will need you to do everything for them. My love for him was intense before but I swear it is more intense now. I never would have thought that before.

I think he will look for me less when he can finally run free outside but that's all good. We had no choice and I guess that was easier than debating if we should do the surgery or not. We had no time to prepare for 3 months in a crate but we managed and Gilmore seems happy and is in no pain.

Good luck to you and your pup whatever you decide.