Honey Update!!

[The Berry Oaks Doodle Ranch]

Honey is in the most capable and and loving arms of Dr. Beam and his staff in Alvarado, Texas.  I spent some time with her before his staff took her in the back.  They explained she would have her surgery by Friday or Monday at the latest.  She then will begin a grueling and painful, for the first several weeks, 4-8 week rehabilitation.  Dr. Beam's assistant explained that because she is young it will probably be no more than 6 weeks and may be even quicker.  That is good news.

Before I departed his office to start back to Savannah I asked if I could see her again.  They took me back through their incredible facility to their kennels.  She was standing there in her large kennel with her favorite sleeping rug and her toys, but looking forlorn and confused.  I sat with her and held her through the kennel while she licked my ears, also known as Doodle Kisses.  I promised I would come back for her soon.  I then left.  It was not a good.....for me.

After regaining my composure I headed toward Savannah making it to Minden, LA before stopping for the night.  Tomorrow early evening I will make it back home. All-in-all I will log about 2800 miles.  Well worth it to me...and Joyce. 

Please keep in mind this was a DRC family effort.  We all participated whether it be making flight arrangements, the vets devoting their time and resources, her fosters, her transportation, those who donated for her surgery or the many who gave morale support to the latter.  As Jacquie commented today, we, DRC, are a family and a family can do awesome things together.

OK...time to get some rest and hit the road again tomorrow.  Thank y'all for everything EVERYONE has done.

Nite.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Wait until you see the video of the reunion! There will not be a dry eye in the house. Honey is on her way home....finally and for good. 

[Bonnie and Kona]

So very exciting!

[Maryellen and Curly Lambeau]

Where is the video that everyone is seeing? I can't find it and I'm dying

[Camilla and Darwin]

It's here, on the doodle rescue collective page. :-)

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=608085849226167&set=o.5063...

[Maryellen and Curly Lambeau]

Thank you!! Honey is home

[Nicky, Riley & Boris]

This iis absolutely the best thing I've seen in a long time, tears of sheer joy...YIPPEEE

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

I don't know how in the world I missed this entire discussion but I'm so glad to hear that Honey has found her furever family. You guys are amazing and Honey the Amazing Dog will fit right in with you! Wonderful news! Thank you!!!

[Anne & Mr. Haley]

I'm so happy to see Honey on her way to a good life. The reunion was amazing and heart warming.  Happy tails.

[Lonnie & Libby Lu]

Best reunion ever!  Happy tears can't stop here!  I am so happy for Honey and everyone who put so much time and effort into saving this precious Doodle!   Honey, you are going to have a wonderful life!

[Janice Jones]

Fabulous video of a happy outcome!

[Jill, Woody & Maxi]

That smile...words cant even explain how happy I am! Thank you!!!!!!!

[Wendy and Myla]

AWESOME!!!!!  Honey is so happy and deserves it so much!  Thank you!