Kirk's Hips =( **8/26 GOOD update!**"

[Giselle]

That was a very comforting response from your breeder, I must admit! I'm glad you informed her and I hope things improve for you and Kirk. Get well, Kirk!!! We're all rooting for you.

[Kater]

Yesterday I got a letter from the breeder. She relayed that the owners of two of his littermates reported no signs of any problems. One of Kirk's littermates is also in our puppy class, so we have let them know as well.

She also included a check...she refunded his purchase price to the dollar. It will really help with the cost of surgery. Looking at the date on the check I see she wrote it the same day I called her to let her know about his hips. She offered a full or partial refund over the phone, and I was thinking of asking the next time I called her for at least the partial refund, but I'm glad she made the decision for me. I will have to think of something really nice to do for her. I should also e-mail her some of his recent pics!

I will call her tonight to thank her and let her know about his upcoming neuter.

[BC_MoM]

That's nice of her to fully refund you.

I'm wishing Kirk and you the best!

[wolf_Q]

That was very nice of her to do that, I bet that will help you out a lot. Good luck with Kirk!

[lizbud]

It's good to know she felt obligated to return the full price.It is what any
responsible breeder should do.I'm also glad it helps with Kirk's bills.Will you
let us know when his surgery is scheduled. I want to pray extra hard for
a positive outcome for the little guy.

[Giselle]

That was very nice of the breeder and I agree with lizbud. That is a truly responsible breeder It's heartwarming to see such unwavering support! I hope you and Kirk can both recover from this illness quickly!

[pitc9]

I'm glad to hear she gave you your money back.
Many MANY{hugs} to you and Kirk!!

[cyber-sibes]

Glad to hear his first surgery went well, we will keep you in our prayers, all paws crossed that recovery & 2nd surgery will go smoothly. That's an awful lot to go through, and it is too bad your co-workers aren't more sympathetic. But be assured that here on PT, you've got tons of support! ** Ear ruffles **to Kirk.

[wolf_Q]

I'm glad that Kirk made it through the surgery ok. I hope he recovers well!!

[Giselle]

Congrats Kirk! You've made it halfway through!

Giselle's birthday is Oct 26th, too, so I'll be sure tell her to wish for Kirk's speedy recovery when she blows the candles.

[chocolatepuppy]

I'm happy to hear Kirk did well with his surgery. I hope he does well, he's such a sweet pup.

[Cookiebaker]

I haven't responded, but I certainly have been following this thread, and so thankful to hear that the surgery is over and it went well. Now we will keep our fingers crossed that the recovery will go smoothly as well!!

p.s. I totally understand how an over-hyper puppy that is underactive gets bored and misbehaves. Malone was the WORST when he was a puppy if we didn't exercise him all the time. He would get so bored and just go from one mischief to the next. So, I guess what I am trying to say is that your co-workers should walk a mile in your shoes before they start to make comments about Kirk-ie's behavior. Also, I will be thinking about you as you try to keep him quiet these next few weeks.

[K9karen]

Kirk, Honey, praying for your quick, safe and painless recovery, you brave boy!

[borzoimom]

He is in my prayers. Dont worry= after recovery, it is better afterwards.

[Queen of Poop]

Prayers for Kirk, and his mommie. I hope the second one goes as well as the first one did.