SLUG: fi/pets2 DATE: May 29, 2008 NEG#: 201766 CREDIT: Ricky Carioti / TWP. Washington, D.C. EDITOR: remote We visit Gary Jankowski at his Capitol Hill home with his two dogs, one of which he has spent over $15,000 in vet bills. Shown is Gary Jankowski carrying Leah, 8, a miniature wire haired dachshund, down the stairs at his Capitol Hill home. Gary has two dachshunds, Leah and Nico, 6, who has just undergone back surgery costing more than $15,000 dollars. He carries the dogs up and down the stairs fearing they may hurt themselves with their elongated backs.