An MRI for a Dog Costs WHAT??

Why would we even think about spending so much money on a "rescue dog"?   I've heard that from several people who say, "Think of how many OTHER dogs you could help with that much money?"  Well, what about THIS DOG?  Why doesn't she deserve the help she needs?  She didn't chose to have a damaged vertebrae.   In fact, the vets are amazed she has adapted so well to her injury.  She learned to "lay low" and not challenge other dogs.  She also learned how to work VERY hard to do what the other dogs are able to do easily.  Did I mention that she is a really nice dog?   After she stopped being terrified of everything, we got to see how sweet she is.  Funny but she was never, ever scared of the kids.  In fact, she adores them and they adore her.   I really think Sadie has a purpose in this world and  I will do whatever it takes to make sure she gets her MRI.  I am horrible at begging for money (even having money for that matter).  I am a mom to 5 kids, a wife, a special education teacher and dog rescuer.  None of those things pay very much in terms of money but the rewards are more than money can buy.  If you have any extra cash and think it's a worthy cause, feel free to donate towards Sadie's MRI at  Sadie's CBR R&R page .  Every dollar counts!  If not (and you think I've flipped my lid to want to spend that much money on a foster dog),  just send good thoughts that the MRI will show us that she won't get any worse.  I haven't let myself even think about other possible results.  We are all staying positive and will just have to cross that bridge if we need to.  We go to the NC State Vet School a week from tomorrow and should find out when her MRI will be.  We ALMOST have enough money raised to cover it!

Martha