They might still have a bill from the diagnostic x-rays and other tests on this boy, too. If the other vets in their area aren't experienced or have botched procedures in the past, they might feel the extra price for someone who will do a top quality job is worth it. Janice In a message dated 10/28/2006 10:05:43 A.M. Mountain Daylight Time, Karen4paws@xxxxxxx writes: You would need to talk to them about that. I am guessing that amount is for both hips which is about what it costs to do two hip replacements about $1500 each. However, as I said in my original email. I know this rescue and they do good work. They are asking for donations directly to the hospital with the hospital phone number and address and the dog's account number at the hospital which is very responsible. I don;t know the facts but I imagine the dog is in pretty bad shape to have this need and that is a well respected hospital so I am sure there is a reason it is that amount. ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2006. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - URL temporarily deleted due to AOL issues ============================================================================