Sometimes spending more does give better results...sometimes not. I am glad you are not one to rush in!
My advice is to make some lasting memories .... I know you probably have many; but, now you have a warning and can make some more. Maybe a bucket list for Gabey?? I have seen lots of people do that and document it on the web. You might be able to do it here in a thread...it would be amazing I think...if it is something you might enjoy.
You could put it here in Sick and Injured ... and title it Gabey's Bucket List
I think our members would enjoy it, too. I just lost a pup and wish I had done it for her. I did take lots of photos of her in the past year as I knew it was coming....but never thought to document. Just a thought.