I am not going to recount the entire story. If you want to read about it, check out Victoria’s blog post on the topic.

I am so incredibly tired of this. I am upset, exasperated, frustrated, angry, sad… I think that covers it.

So, when we brought Atley to the shelter on Wednesday. They told us that they were skeptical of the vet’s assessment of the dog. If so, WHY ADOPT HIM OUT?!?!?

Am I crazy? I am nuts in thinking that this should be the responsibility of the shelter to take care of. If I were browsing the shelter and saw Atley in a penn and there was a sign that said "broken leg, raising money, not ready to be adopted", I would have said "oh, too bad, he’s cute" and been on my way.

So they were skeptical but let us take him anyway?!? How irresponsible! I understand what they are doing there. They have a huge job. They work with lots and lots of dogs. They are a non-profit. I get it… but still… come on.

The director over at the shelter is going to be talking to a vet that they have a good relationship with to see if he can do the surgery at a reduced rate. Still though, I don’t know what line is on how much I am willing to spend on a dog that I got a week ago. I am certainly not willing to empty my savings account. The emotional side of me is. The logical side is defiantly not.

We are taking Atley to the vet where Allison works today. She was able to get us a "free first visit" coupon (thank you!!). I want to see what they say about his leg too… although, I think that if the surgery was $500-$600 at a non-profit, it will probably be WAY higher at a traditional vet’s office.

I wish I could be more optimistic in this but, I really can’t see the half full side.

Also contributing to me feeling absolutely horrible today, I have to go to Alabama next week for work. I have to say that after being away ALL last week I am in no way shape or form looking forward to this. I am also not nearly as confident in my skills as I would like to be for something like this, but… oh well. I am hoping that I will be able to finish up early and come home ahead of schedule.

I really hope SOMETHING good happens today… at this rate, all I want to do is go back to sleep.