[Salamander]

I have tried everything possible but we have come to the end of the road for trying to save his leg. It has to come off. So, he will be having his right leg amputated by Skylos Sports medicine in Frederick MD Monday. Begged, borrowed and sold, out of options. Neck-deep in debt despite insurance, consultations and copays have beggared us. His lungs are clear [yay!] he eats like a starving horse and is otherwise happy as drunken clam and probably has a lot of time left. But the leg is a mess and he keeps trying to use it and falls sometimes. It has to go so he won't try to use it anymore. It probably hurts now as he's finally licking at it. Otherwise, robust and active so I have hope. I've never had to cut off a chunk of my dog to help him and it's the most horrible heartbreaking things that's ever happened in my life, and that's saying something. He has a chance at a decent life, hopefully for many years and I have given up and turned it all over to the God who can work miracles. Prayers would be SO appreciated. If you can spare a few bucks, it will help pay on the crazy debts I have accrued. Some here know how much means to me and that he's the only thing in my life that brings any happiness. I started this prayer thread "early" to get as many as possible before we step into this terrifying thing Monday. I've done everything possible to keep him on 4 legs but alive and a tripod is better than dead.

Please pray for a safe and successful surgery, minimal pain and a great recovery and adaption to 3 legs.

Might wanna toss in a few prayers for me, too, as I am totally falling apart over this nightmare.

Thank you all and God bless.

[Salamander]

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[Secret Agent Man]

Prayers up.

I had a little one that lost a front leg to cancer.

[jmacusa]

Saying prayers to St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals.

I hope all goes well for your beloved dog.

[married21]

🙏

[FreeperCell]

Prayers.

[Governor Dinwiddie]

I watch a lot of true veterinary shows. My favorite is The Yorkshire Vet. One thing I've learned from the doctors on that show is that dogs adapt very well to missing a leg. They don't go through the psychological trauma that humans do. They bounce back really fast.

As long you are there for him, and he knows you love him, he will be fine! I will cover your little guy with my prayers! You mean way more to him than a leg!

[fidelis]

Prayers up for your furry buddy and for you.

[cranked]

Unfortunate and I certainly wish the best.

We all know how pets can easily become part of the family in every sense of the word.

[Gene Eric]

Prayers up, Salamander

[combat_boots]

Prayers

[ransomnote]

Prayers up!

[Nifster]

Prayers up for all involved

[wardaddy]

Prayers for both of you hon

[ScottinVA]

You’ve got ‘em.. prayers up for the pup!

[SaveFerris]

🛐🙏✝️

[TianaHighrider]

💔prayers 🙏 Up.

[Zman]

My sincere prayers have been offered for both of you.

[David Chase]

I’m praying right now.

Dogs are a wonderful gift to us from God.

He’ll adapt, I’m friends with a few local vets that have put bear dogs back together after attacks.
Dogs are amazing at over coming setbacks. We can learn a lot from them.

I’m also praying for after care, infection free recovery.

[rarestia]

Dogs are amazing creatures. They persevere in times when I believe the heartiest human would fail. Your pup is going to be so much better, and you should feel truly blessed that you are able to help him. He will pay that back to you for the rest of his life. Dogs are a gift from God.

[gundog]

❤️🙏 Hoping all goes well. (((Hug)))