Thanks Boomer. =)

Looks like we'll be getting a second opinion next Saturday (Jan 2nd). J called another vet today and actually was able to talk to the doctor directly. He spent quite a while explaining the in's and out's of ligament damage to her. He explained SO much more than our vet. I love our regular Vet, but the guy we saw is always less than impressive. So the new vet she talked to still thinks that its possible that its not completely torn, even though that's what the first Vet said. He said since Eli is willing to occasionally walk on it, run on it and even tip toes, that its a possibility. He would also be able to do the regular ligament surgery, TPLO or TTA. He said TTA is a newer surgery, with a much quicker healing time (1 month) and a more natural outcome/movement, for approx the same price. So we'll see. I guess we'll be looking into the Care Credit program.. so that'd make it easier for us to afford it.