There's a terrific message board at www.handicappedpets.com and lots of people in the same predicament as you and Jessica. Three legged animals don't mourn the loss of limbs as humans do, and adapt and do very well after amputation. Hopefully the vets won't have to resort to that. P.S Welcome to Pettalk! Jan (owned by, and servant to several three leggeds, and one two legged kitties).