Dang, ev, I'm so sorry, but
don't give up! Have you tried getting them last minute or on ebay like some have done here for Eagles tickets? I scored a 3rd row close to the center aisle ticket for Keith last April like 2 days before the show. It's nervewracking, but worth it.
And hey, maybe you could do some, ahem, low cost vet care for your friend. For a favor. KWIM? (know what I mean in case you didn't KWIM)
I really enjoyed Bruce's 12 minutes. I did think that his mike needed to be turned up. He seemed a little quiet. Great show though!