You have never loved a goldfish as much as this Melbourne couple love their goldfish.

George, 10, had recently developed a major tumour on his head which, without intervention, would almost certainly mean a trip to toilet heaven.

But, determined to keep their beloved George alive, Lyn Orton and Pip Joyce found a highly qualified veterinary surgeon who was willing to perform the delicate procedure needed to remove the deadly growth. Take a look:

The whole procedure took 45 minutes and cost a measly 200 bucks.

WORTH IT.

Dr. Tristan Rich of the Lort Smith Animal Hospital is the hero who performed the surgery – the fascinating details of which they revealed on their Facebook page:

Oh, George. SURVIVOR.