i love doggies! i've always adopted older dogs and there's nothing wrong with taking in a sick dog, it's a wonderful thing to do for an animal that might otherwise have to be put to sleep. i am a member of the humane society and the aspca. all 3 of my dogs have been sick at one time or another and 1 required surgery, so i understand the financial frustrations. one of mine has hip dysplasia and i know it is going to be really expensive when she finally has to have the surgery. i hope your doggies start to feel better soon. *pets, hugs and kisses them*