Ye are all just so kind. i dont think i could have gotten through the last few months without this site. friends and family think i am crazy for spending this money on buddy and i am sick to death of people saying i should put him down. but i know that surgery is the right way to go and id spend all my money just to make him better. my boyfriend feels the same and is paying for half. we are both teachers and both have this week off for halloween holidays so buddy will be spoilt rotten and we wont be leaving his side for the week