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....

[Maryann,Roo and Tigger]

I posted this in another discussion, but I will post again here.  Virginia Tech has a good dermatology department.  Are they near you?  I know you are in contact with NC state, but VA Tech may be an additional option.

Remember to make the best decision for Hurley.  You may need to keep in the back of your mind that you will have to put him to sleep if it gets worse.  But right now we all hope, pray and worry 9 aform of prayer) that the best plan will become clear. 

Hugs to you all

[Elizabeth & Cosmo]

Virginia Tech is about 5 to 5.5 hours away from where Hurley and Regina live. NC State is about 3 hours away. I agree that either school would be a great option!