It makes perfect sense. I couldn't even bear to take Samantha in for hers and asked my father to do it instead. I packed up two of her favorite animals and her blanket so that when she "woke up," she'd have familiar things around her. I also had my dad give the vet my work number and had them call me as soon as she was through the surgery.

Poor Muffin and Max will be fine - just a little sore for tonight. Samantha was back to her normal self the very next day - which made trying to keep her quiet for the following 9 very difficult. Dogs are amazing though and yours will do just fine. Let us know how it all goes.