Well, we knew the minute we saw Tank walk that it was not going to be good. But we took him anyway. We have had a fair amount in bills, (Bad hips, both knees are blown- he is good at the moment with supplements, acupuncture and no intense running around like a madman) but he is a member of the family and truly I think he appreciates us and it is worth it. We also know his lifespan will likely not be as long as we would like, again...but we accept that and giving him a warm home, love and comfortable couches and beds to rest his weary joints means he will have the best and that is what these guys deserve after not having a great start in life.