First let me say Welcome to Pettalk! Then let me say that I am so sorry to hear about your dog's hips...poor pup! Do you have a job or allowance?? Could you talk to the vet and explain the dilemma that you are in, and maybe come up with a payment plan of maybe $10 or $15 a week? Or maybe your parents would be willing to pay and then you could pay them back a portion per week?? I hope everything turns out for the best...Keep us updated, and we'll keep you in our thoughts!