You were such a brave soldier at the hospital today. It was clear you were scared, but you let them poke you and stretch you and rotate you, with little but a quiver now and again. You even gave the veterinary student a dainty kiss on the chin when she was done with her examination.
You’ll have your surgery next week. The radiographs indicated that you’ve been working on this injury for a lot longer than I thought you had. Growing a bunch of bone around the knee to protect it! I had no idea you were working so hard. Well, that bone is going to need to be shaved down and the cruciate repaired. I hope it’s not too painful and you recover quickly and, in a few months, I can let you off-leash again. In the meantime, you may be feeling really resentful toward me, but know that I’m feeling even more guilty about it.
I would do anything for you, Violet. You know I’m very careful with my money. I don’t buy shit I don’t need, I don’t carry a balance on my Visa, and I don’t do debt. But between today’s visit ($317), the surgery ($2,800-3,200), and future follow-ups ($?), it’s going to be expensive. I’ve just taken out a $4,100 line of credit, which the vet school folks think should cover it (knock wood).
And I want you to know, I’d gladly pay double that, triple that, I don’t care, because you’re my baby.
Here’s a dainty kiss for you: mwah!
Love,
Amy
The Ghost of Gail is sending all her love to you. She always had a sweet spot for dog owners on a budget…It will all be OK. Be brave.
I love you Violet and I love you Amy!
brave amy. brave violet. they know. they do.
love to you both from all of us.
i love how much you love. don’t ever change.
Thanks for the love, my women.
The wonderful thing about dogs is that they just love you and never blame you. And don’t blame yourself either, or bother with feeling guilty–you’ve rescued three wonderful dogs who desperately needed you and you’ve been doing and are continuing to do your absolute best for them. MMMMMMMMWA
Thanks, Mom. (Your comment made me all teary.)