The surgery Center

The surgery center was very plush - guess it should be for all that money. But, I felt from the moment we walked in with Niko that we were receiving individual attention and that Niko was going to be handled with kid gloves. Everyone was friendly and helpful and the Doctor took an extreme amount of time with us to explain everything and examine Niko.

Niko was sweet and quiet the whole time and when they led him away, it was painful to see him look back. I had read so many horror stories about how the animals were treated by un-caring technicians and cold-hearted doctors, I was pleased that so far I had a good feeling about leaving Niko in their hands.

They gave us a tour of the facility - they have underwater treadmills, a pool for physical therapy, an exercise room. Great place for a dog to get the after-care he needs so healing can progress at a faster rate.

The risk is always that he'll get an infection - so we'll have to be careful and watch to make sure that he's quiet and doesn't do any licking of the stiches when we bring him home.

FeeFee, our other dog, is wondering where he is.