Oh, Naomi, what a tough decision you have to take.

I think Kelly's questions are very good and I also would ask the surgeon how the odds are. The surgery and the period after will be a very hard time for poor Bassett and if the chances are low that the surgery is a full success, then it might be too stressy for her.

You should also try to calculate the additional cost if you have to control the problem with drugs etc. later.

If it was just the money issue and you could be more or less sure that Bassett after the surgery can lead a normal life and get 14 years and older, you would find a solution...

I am sure you will be able to take the right decision. But it seems nearly too tough to put up with.