Dear Jeff Collins:

Your sincerity and concern over our dog, Occe, has not gone unnoticed. You came to our aid without hesitation during the days after Christmas, when we found out about Occe's severe hip dysplasia. Your words were comforting and your consultations were uplifting in our hopes for Occe.

Our eight-month-old shepherd cross was born with no right hip socket and the left side was not much better. This discovery was not made until she was spayed and X-rayed at six-months of age. Grief stricken our family didn't see any useful options for her. She required a full hip replacement, and for a six-month-old dog, this would be a difficult task. Due to the cost of such a procedure this option was unavailable to us. I am so glad we didn't give up, and searched for another option. An orthotic, to give her strength and regain mobility.

I thank you Jeff, for your effort and ongoing dedication to help Occe lead a normal life. We have high hopes for the custom orthotic that you have made for her. We look forward to seeing her grow with our other two dogs, and know it would not have been possible without you.

Sincerely,

Melissa Hurwood