Dear fanfaire
what a very hard decision for you
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I dont have answers but I did want to just say how sorry I am that you are having to face this choice.

I dont think it is in anyway cruel to be a realist and look at your financial situation as well as the overall potential benefit of the surgery

I wonder if there are any springer clubs or organizations that have endowments etc to help with something like this? A vet teaching hospital that may be willing to do it at reduced cost??
just throwing out random ideas
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I sure hope you are able to have peace about whatever decision you come to fanfaire. And that you and Chip will have a good rest together tonight
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Cheri