[Mayer]

After struggling with our choices, my wife and I decided to go ahead with the surgery for Buddy. They operated this morning. Pins had to be put in his leg as well as some repair to the tendon. I'm just glad it's finally done and he can start healing and not be sitting in a kennel with a broken leg and pelvis.

As for the quote, it's not as bad as we thought it may be but it's still more than we can afford. The vet is going to meet with us about possible repayment plans and my friend has generously offered to pay some of the cost, even after I told him that he was under no obligation.

All in all, it looks like Buddy will recover and live a good life. Thank you again to everyone who offered to chip in some dollars for his care, and for all the kind words and wishes. if people still want to generously offer, I won't say no and I can't express what it means to me. But I don't want anyone to feel like they have to whatsoever.