[Doodlebug]

I am so sorry this happened. I am praying for your baby to get well quickly and have a complete recovery.

A friend of mine had her little yorkie attacked by a Rottie on her deck and the little guy's stomach was ripped open. A great vet saved his life and he was so lifeless during the first part of his recovery it was scary. He pulled though just fine and you would never know he was hurt except for the big scar on his little belly. He isn't even afraid of other dogs. The people reluctantly paid all the vet bills in installments. Yeah, they didn't want to pay the bills either and said they couldn't afford it. I believe the police told them they had to pay it.

Another friend had her Dalmation killed (poisoned) by her next door neighbor. After she filed a report she got calls from three of the TV judges who asked her to appear on their shows to get compensation for her dog. She was flown to Chicago and appeared before the judge (I think his name was judge Brown) and when the accused guy showed up in court so drunk he couldn't even stand up he lost his case and was ordered to pay for her dog then and there. She only asked to be compensated for the cost of the dog and that was what she got. I think she should have been awarded more than that but he gave her what she asked for.

I would tell the neighbors that they can either pay you now for the rest of the vet bills (and there probably will be more coming up), or you can take them to court to get the money. Hopefully they will now want to go through court and will pay you.