Prayers :(

So as you all may know Sammie had a torn ACL in her left leg as we haven't been able to afford her surgery. Well today she tore her ACL in her right leg... We feel like giving up. She surgery they suggest is a fish line surgery. Doesn't always last but since she is at 30 lbs they don't want to do a TPLO. We just could use any prayers... We couldn't afford one surgery... And now two. We are going to try to do a yard sale to raise money for her two surgeries. I just have to try to keep it together during all this but Sammie can't walk at all. I have to help her go to the bathroom and carry her everywhere. We just need a miracle.

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Permalink Reply by Natalie, Lance &Tucker on February 1, 2013 at 10:16pm

Oh, I am so sorry to hear this!!! :( Prayers coming your and Sammies way!! (((HUGS)))

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Permalink Reply by Melissa and Franklin! on February 1, 2013 at 10:38pm

So sorry to hear about this :-( Have you tried applying for Care Credit to help with expenses? Crossing my fingers things improve and she can walk again. Good luck

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Permalink Reply by Abbey & Anne on February 1, 2013 at 10:53pm

So sorry for your troubles...yes, we will gladly pray for Sammies full recovery and also that you can raise the money for his surgeries! Good luck....

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Permalink Reply by Jane Christensen on February 1, 2013 at 11:10pm

We're sending prayers for all of you:) So sorry you have to go through this!

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Permalink Reply by Elizabeth Throneberry on February 2, 2013 at 12:04am

Thank you :( it's just hard not having support from my husband because he doesn't agree with spending money like that on a dog... And I do see where he is coming from but I also don't see how someone can look into this puppies eyes and not do anything to help.

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Permalink Reply by Bogart the Cardigan on February 2, 2013 at 7:30am

Have you tried Corgi Aid and Corgi Pals? They can help you raise the money for surgery... Poor baby. I'm so sorry to hear about the injuries.

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Permalink Reply by Yuki & Ellie on February 2, 2013 at 9:30am

I'm so sorry. :( I hope that you're able to raise enough for her surgeries! If there's anything the corgi community can do to help, let us know!

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Permalink Reply by Elizabeth Throneberry on February 2, 2013 at 10:34am

Has anyone experienced anything bad with the fish line surgery? With the 80lbs line they put in? They said a tplo would be an overkill for her size. Any opinions?

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Permalink Reply by Jennifer Markley on February 2, 2013 at 2:32pm

I agree the TPLO would be overkill. My surgeon here won't even do them or the new one (can't remember the name) on corgi's because their legs are deformed and he said he's seen tons of bad outcomes from that kind of surgery.

Seanna had both legs done with the 80lb line, and she has done AWESOME. She's only 5 years, but still acts like a puppy. You could never tell that she ever tore either one of them.

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Permalink Reply by Beth on February 2, 2013 at 5:01pm

My parents have a Chesapeake Bay Retriever who had the fish line done when she was about 3. She's now 11. She's a big girl, very bouncy, very heavy mover on land. She hunts and hikes miles and swims and has never been lame at all on that leg. The vet said the fish line surgery is very dependent on the experience of the vet and on the aftercare; you really need to follow rehab instructions to the letter because you need the scar tissue to build up to support the joint

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Permalink Reply by Dawn M. on February 2, 2013 at 11:10am

Please try CorgiPals for some assistance!

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Permalink Reply by Emily & Scout on February 2, 2013 at 1:05pm

You can also do a chip-in event and post on facebook. See if you can get together money that way. Also, some vets will work on a payment plan. Praying that you can get help for her