Not planning on bidding, cause I'm not much of a dog owner on VP, but I wouldn't place a bin until people start to nod bid for a while. They can gut really high up there. Or make a very high bin like 5 million for all the dogs.
I'm really sorry
But it sounds like you guys saved Buddy, and he seems really strong. I think if he knew he could some how go on he would try his best for you. I am really sorry you had to do this.