We took Buddy to the vet today (08/28), he's been having serious trouble walking. And, unfortunately the Vet came up with two options for Buddy, either have a total hip replacement or he needs to be put down. Due to he has severe arthritis and hip dysplasia. I never cried so hard over a dog as I did today, and Buddy is a very loving dog. I would carry him around for the rest of his life, but he's just too big of a dog to carry around.
Here's a little information about a total hip replacement for Buddy, "This dog hip surgery is commonly performed for dogs with hip dysplasia and severe arthritis, and may also be performed for poorly healed fractures of either the "ball" or the "socket." In this surgery, the "ball" of the hip joint is replaced with stainless steel and the "socket" is replaced with high density plastic. The prosthetic (artificial hip) is either cemented in place or the bone is allowed to grow and hold the pieces together." He should recover in 12-16 weeks.
I have a $1,000 put away in savings, for emergency purposes, and I would use that towards the surgery. I don't want Buddy to live in pain for as long as he has to, and it's only going to get worse the Vet said. He gave him some temporary pain medication. If he doesn't make it that long, and it hasn't reached it's goal, I'm going to donate what was given to Buddy's contribution for his hip surgery to the ASPCA : The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The total cost of the surgery, would be $5223.68 paid in full, and the vet will not make payment arrangements, since this is not considered an emergency.
Thank you for your time.
Love,
Buddy & Rusty's mommy
Buddy at Dog Park 08/30/08
Click the shirt below and buy any item
from Buddy's shop, with Buddy's picture on it,
and 50% proceeds will go towards Buddy's surgery!
My friend, Gretchen, in the picture above with the Buddy Bear he bought from my shop! Thank you, Gretchen!
Also our dear friends, R&B Pratcher, who are authors of great books are helping us out!
"Dear friends, my "oldest" myspace friend Buddy is in big trouble and needs your help. He is a beautiful dog and in a lot of pain.
Please go to his blog and find it in your heart to help him!
Also, if you would like to purchase a copy of June Bear Adventures: The Missing Pies at this time, $1.
- of each sold autographed copy will go toward Buddy's surgery!
At this time you can get your copy of June Bear Adventures: The Missing Pie for $10.--! Just send me a message."
Click the photo below and send them a message to get the autographed book
June Bear Adventures : The Missing Pie!
And, my good friend, Sweet Misery, is selling his 1st Sweet Misery album, and all of the benefits will go towards my surgery!
Click below to buy his CD!
Thank you!
Love,
Buddy
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