Our Husky mix, Trinny... blew out both her knees one night when we were out for dinner. She couldn't walk. Long story short...after a couple consults, we took her to Michigan State veterinary school in Lansing Mi.[great place]. They did a double TPLO on her. She was 12, and many said to put her down...but, she was a incredible dog. Money wasn't an issue. but having her was. She recovered perfectly, and lived to 18.