More news about Hurley..please read

[Regina and Hurley]

Today started off good. I have been waiting for a reply from NC State, but know it may take time. I went to Hurleys Dermotogist to ask them about programs out there. I am looking for a program where they can take money directly out of my husbands paycheck. He gets paid 2 times a month. Where the surgery can be paid for up front and then an automatic withdraw each payday out of my husbands check. We are willing to do anything..show paystubs to show how much he gets and that he has been with his job for 8 years. We just do not have the money up front, but we can pay in payments. The thing is, we don't qualify for a loan or credit card. (yes, years ago we got into some credit card debt), but it has been a long time. We have learned from this. Now it's haunting us.i am going to send an email to PETA tonight and our local humane society to see if there are programs that will do this.

Then the call from my primary vet. He said the biopsy says that the cysts are stating that they may be in the brain. I do not have a copy of the biopsy yet. The call came in late this afternoon. I am picking it up tomorrow. He said that he cannot do the surgery, which I was told only 3 can do it. He mentioned that he would not invest in the money because they may come back. They are congenital cysts. That surgery can be done, but they may come back. I am devasted. He said this is so rare but it has happened. He said that when the surgeon goes to take out the cysts they may be so deep they can be in the brain. He told me to get in contact with the breeder to let her know what is going on. I got off the phone with him and called back Hurleys Dermotogist. I got a woman I have been in contact with since his biopsy. She stated that yes, they can come back. She said that he is still healthy and happy. These cysts are not bothering him. They will soon if not removed. They will get large enough to cover his eyes. She said that he is only 1 year old and to give this a try. Get these removed. This is just so much info coming at me. What if they go in and start the surgery and find out they are deep and growing his his brain?
I am so sorry...this is so long. I am doing the surgery. I am screaming out to everyone and anyone to help me find a program out there..! I am going to write to the Doodle messenger very soon. I need to know the exact amount of this surgery. Thursday cannot come quick enough...I am getting ready to write PETA..thank you all for listening to me. I love my dog so much...he loves me. he lays beside me keeps giving me five, licks my tears and can't understand why I am so upset....

[Leigh & Allie]

You said the vet said to contact your breeder. I did not understand if you did. If so, what did your breeder say? I feel certain that this qualifies for a life altering situation.

[Regina and Hurley]

I contacted her in Nov. when the first cyst ruptured. She said she has never encountered this before. She stayed in contact with me for a little while and then has not sent an email checking on him. I read the warranty she gave me. It stated I would have to have 2 different vets confirm that it is life altering and 2 biopsy. They would have to say that Hurleys life would be shortened to less than 5 years. I have not got all the details about that yet. I need to consult with the doctors if it would be shortened. I have not contacted her yet. I have been so busy trying to figure all this out and understand it. I feel that she may think I am trying to fight her and go after her for another puppy. It also states in the contract I can not relinquish him to an animal shelter,rescue organization or puppy mill (which I won't) but what if I exhort all my options and can't do the surgery? I would have to give him back to her? Would she pay for the surgery and keep him? ( none of this is an option, I am keeping him and will get the surgery with everything I have) but this is when the contract gets very confusing..

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Regina, I think you are right to get all your facts first and then contact her again. The vet said these were congenital cysts, right? Sounds like you are doing everything correctly.

[Martha & Cooper]

She may not want to do anything at all.   My Breeder didn't respond after I told him that Cooper had a congenital illness.  He responded with a polite, I'm sorry he's sick the first time I contacted him, but after we got the diagnosis and it was congenital I contacted him again and he didn't respond at all.  

I would just let her know that these are congenital cysts, so that she consider not breeding his parents again.    No guarantees there though, but the Breeder should be aware.   She may or may not offer you some financial assistance.   Obviously, mine did not.    I did hear of another situation where a Breeder offered a friend of mine the money back she paid for her puppy to help pay for medical expenses.   

[Sherri, Sophie, Winston, & Kitty]

oh this is so awful. I'm really so so so sorry Regina. I am aching for you. I just don't know why this kind of thing has to happen. All I know is that I am so glad he has a wonder loving doodle mom to look after him the way you do. I wish nothing but the best in whatever you decide to do. I think everyone above made great suggestions. Give that sweet boy a hug and a kiss on the nose from me!

[Janie, Jackson and Jilly]

I am so, so sorry for you and sweet Hurley. Keeping you in my prayers.

[Tina, Clover, Plus 5 More]

You may qualify for Carecredit even if you do not qualify for a credit card

http://www.carecredit.com/vetmed/

 

Help A Pet

http://www.help-a-pet.org/

 

Here are a couple other sites you may find helpful.

http://www.animalfriendsrescue.org/financialassistance.html

http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affordi...

 

Keeping you & Hurley in my thoughts and prayers.

[Regina and Hurley]

Thank you.. I will look at them all :)

[Jennifer,Chloe & Myla]

This is tearing me up inside-I wish I could help your family. Only a year old. Please make sure you get another opinion if they tell you not to do it. It's really up to you. I wouldn't want him to be in pain. He's lucky to have you researching everything you can, our prayers are with you and please keep positive thoughts~they can carry you through. Thinking of you Doodle Hugs!

[Dianne Jaroszewicz]

I'll keep Hurley in my prayers. I know how tough it is to make all of these important decisions. It's not easy at all. Keep your chin up and just know that Hurley is part of your family for a reason.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Regina, I am sorry you got bad news today. Try to stay positive until you get all the details. Hurley is lucky to have your family. Please keep us posted.

[Adrianne Matzkin]

sending hugs and prayers!!!!!