Thanks so much! Buddy is finally home! The techs and doc were so nice, they knew I was happy and anxious to see him by the way I was...hovering over them! When he came out he actually sniffed my face without making his usual scrunchy-nose-face. I paid (only $450 including three cans of A/D) and we left. I was thinking about living situations for about a week. His sutures need to come out in a couple weeks by the vet. He has a huge incision, but nicely stitched up. I kissed him on his bare bald spot on the top of his head. About 8 weeks and his fur should be growing back in! So the living arrangements are pretty good. I have a huge four story cage that my other four are in right now, while Buddy is in my/their room.Everything is on one level that way. And I replaced the litter boxes with paper towels (he peed for like 6 hours when I let him out!!) so he wouldn't rip his sutures. He has beds with shallow entrances to protect his belly, also. I am soooo glad to have my baby home! Maybe his attitude will change when he starts getting better. He used to be my sweet boy, not a rough, jittery one. So it turned out to be a lefty (thank goodness) with a huuuge tumor. The whole gland was taken out. He is a bit groggy, but surprisingly alert-very good. Thanks again, I will continue to keep you updated! I am so glad this surgery is over. Whew! Krista and her five fuzzy kids:) Interested in saving the lives of animals? Visit http://www.veganoutreach.org/index.html or email me for more info. [Posted in FML issue 5084]