Decision on Skye
Next Wednesday is our twentieth anniversary….. so my husband and I decided we’re buying each other dog surgery.
The decision really wasn’t about the money…. (we are in good shape financially, and I just got a raise with some retro pay which will be about $600). I had also mentally prepared myself that he was going to be needing an operation because I thought he had injured himself.
I just wanted to make sure that if we do it that we have a good chance of a successful outcome (ie: a healthy, reasonably mobile dog…. I don’t care if he is gimpy, as long as he doesn’t hurt all the time…). I know that everyone has their own rules about animals, and while I applaud people who have the heart to care for handicapped animals, I personally believe that young dogs need a certain quality of life that includes running and playing.
I’ve done some research in the professional journals and we’ve got an 84 to 87% chance of a good outcome (particularly since he is less than 8 months old), so I booked the surgery this morning for Tuesday. I also called around and heard good things about the surgeon.
So we’re going to cross our fingers and do our best by him. We own his brother as well, so we are also hoping that Oreo is not affected. Hopefully they both will continue to work on “the big hole to China” that they they started to dig in my yard last week, once Skye gets back on his feet.
Michele
August 27, 2006 @ 1:05 am
GOOD CHOICE!!!!
August 27, 2006 @ 2:00 am
Listen Oreo:
Your brother is going to be ok, And that hole in the back yard you keep diggen it.
and besides keeps the claws dull. and the dirt keep it louse so skye can dig it easyer…Buddy
August 27, 2006 @ 2:45 am
We are so glad that you have chosen to give Skye a chance. Paws crossed for a good outcome.
August 27, 2006 @ 4:52 am
I am so pleased to hear you are giving Skye a go with surgery,I will be thinking about you all on Tuesday,we have everything crossed for a good outcome.
Lets hope Skye took all the bad genes and Oreo is problem free.
Keep us informed as to how things go
Rhona
August 27, 2006 @ 5:41 am
Congratulations on your anniversary and for having made a loving decision to give Skye a chance. We’ll have tons of paws crossed here on Tuesday and will send our doxie mind meld powers to aid in his speedy recovery.
Blessings on Syke’s little head - Oreo’s too and yours as well!
Love, Laura Annabel and Brownie
August 27, 2006 @ 9:47 am
I am so happy for you and Skye! What a wonderful gift to five one another…the gift of a good life! You will be in our thoughts and pawyers as well on Tuesday and everday there after until Skye is back in the yard digging that hole to China! Bless you both!
All our love,
Roo & Deb
August 27, 2006 @ 1:10 pm
I will be saying a pawyer for Skye, please keep us informed of his progress, Good Luck and give Skye a kiss from me, Love, Ace.
August 27, 2006 @ 3:13 pm
what a great gift indeed. prayers for all of you come tue. good luck little skye.
August 27, 2006 @ 7:22 pm
Owning a pet is not all roses. I appreciate the kind of thought that goes into the decision you made. Quality of life is where it’s at for me! Now the decision’s made and you can sit back for a moment or two before the next of life’s lessons hits.
Enjoy! Good luck to you and Sky and Oreo.