[dkcombs]

Hello everyone. It has been forever since I posted and life has been on such a whirlwind of disaster I feel just drained. I apologize to everyone that I might have hurt in the mean time. I really hope life starts spinning in the right direction soon.

I need a little advice. Our little Annie started favoring her left leg about 2 weeks ago. She wasn't putting as much weight on her right leg. At first I atributed it to the fact that we lost our other Sheltie "Nugget" in October and Annie has been depressed and not eating as much as she should. So, I took her to our Vet and after x-rays it was determined that she has Leg Perthes Disease. I was so sick. Another blow to our family. I was in shock. I have taken her to two other doctors this week and they both confirmed the problem. The only way to correct it is surgery. I am pretty nervous.

I am also out of work due to a change in corporate policy not allowing spouses to work together. Oh, I have been there for 23 years. I am also out of work from my other job as I was replaced by the owners sister. What a quinkydink.

I have been trying to stay positive but it is so hard. Annie needs to have the surgery now and I am doing everything possible to make that happen. She goes in tomorrow at 8:30. I have even volunteered to work at the Vets office to pay some of the bill. I know things happen for a reason right? It just seems like it has been one blow after another since March. Please Lord let this year come to an end quickly.

Sorry got off topic. If anyone out there can share their experience and what to expect after we pick her up from surgery and also what are the best exercises that help our little ones recover it would be greatly appreciated.

I did contact our breeder and she was very nice. She had all ready had the Mom x-rayed and she has no problems and she was going to have the Dad x-rayed. She said they are now both spayed and she wouldn't want this to happen again. She did offer me options to help out. Wondering if any of you can advise me what the best option would be.

1- She has a puppy from a different litter that is a male and she volunteered to give him to me free to charge. She said he might help with with the recovery.

2- She offered to split the cost of surgery with me. But would have to wait until she sold this puppy.

What in your best opinion is the best option for me? She said she would send me pictures of the puppy if I would consider it. She lives out of state. In one way it might be good as Annie has been depressed and all the Vets suggested we get another fursib for her and it might help with rehabilitation. I will make our budget work no matter what. Amazing what I have learned to do when it comes to money now.

I have attached a copy of Annie's X-Ray for you if you would like to see.

I appreciate all your advice it is treasured.

Thanks.