Kate,

It is so heartbreaking to hear sad news about Kirk. I am so sorry that
you both have to deal with this at all.My RB Buddy had very bad hips as well,
and he was not a purebred dog.When I first discovered his problems as a pup
of just a few months old, I felt like someone had kicked me in the stomach.

This is so terribly sad for the animal that has to suffer so much because of
some careless people.So unfair to see a active dog who can never understand why they can't run & play like any other dog. Why they have so
much pain doing normal dog things. I hope & pray that Kirk can be helped
with surgery.He might never be the althlete you hoped for, but I hope it is
possible to help him have a fairly normal life.I wish you both the very best
outcome possible. (((HUGS))) Liz.