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[EarthNSky <erthnsky AT bellsouth.net>]

I'm sorry you are going through this, too.  The only decision I could 
make is to put him down, but it would be tough.  Been there-felt guilty 
about not having the money to fix the dog-it would have required a 
second mortgage for us-especially after he had saved my life by taking 
snakebites meant for me(how do you put a price on that?), but we had 
spent more on that dog than anyone should spend on a pet, and we were 
just tapped out in the end.  Since you have kids, I wouldn't take 
chances on the break puncturing the skin.  That would be traumatic for 
the kids and the dog.
If you haven't made a decision by tomorrow, get another vet opinion on 
the cast option.  Dogs are tough.   There are plenty of three legged 
dogs around-if it a bad break, perhaps amputation is another possibility?

Bev

Robert Walton wrote:
> > Today stinks but I'm sure there is a lesson to be learned and a silver
> > lining somewhere, but for now, I can't see it.
>
> That sure stinks, Lisa, I feel for you. It's hard when the dog has
> been a faithful friend, and they start having age issues. When I had
> to put down my dog Shadow last fall, the vet told me we treat our pets
> better than our elderly; it's true a lot of times.
>
> Hang in there.
>
> Rob - Va
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