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.

[F, Calla & Luca]

Great photos, thanks, Jacquie.

[Bonnie and Kona]

These photos show the mutual love. So dear!

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

Oh wow....special.

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

Wonderful photos!  Thank you Jacqui!  This is a story that just keeps bringing a smile to my face :) 

[Jill, Woody & Maxi]

Seeing and reading these updates truly makes my day!!

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

The smiles, videos, etc....are the absolute best.  I love this story, everything about it, the people involved and especially Honey!

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

I think I've said it before, but stories like this really restore my faith in the human race. The world is still a good place!

[Joanna, Zoe & Bender]

:)

[Janice Jones]

I agree with Allyson's comment! Smiles for me also!

[The Berry Oaks Doodle Ranch]

 

 

 

Sorry folks for not updating on here, but between our being so busy with getting Honey adjusted, traveling and computer problems things slipped. We are currently in Robertsdale, AL spending one night before we travel on to Pensacola Naval Air Station tomorrow where we will stay 11days. This is where Honey begins her rehab by swimming several times a day in the Gulf coupled with walks along a nature trail. She will also begin her twice a day obedience training.

After our initial reunion at Dr. Beam's Clinic we headed back to our RV in Longview, TX where her new family awaited her arrival. They were waiting for her in the RV park's dog park and greeted her warmly as they do all dogs. After about 15 minutes we leashed up and walked back to the RV and that is where the boys realized she was coming in. They did not expect that, but warily accepted it. It'll take time so we are not worried.

 

We have been on the road for two days now. She is adjusting to RV life extremely well. She has even found her favorite spot to wake up in the morning.

We still have to assist her into the RV and truck, but she has been making an effort to try on her own and that is a good sign. She sleeps very well and often, while we are watching tv or reading, she smiles in her sleep. We'll post more pics and videos as her rehab continues. Thanks all so much for your support and well wishes. All of you have helped to get her through this, and us, too.

[Christine & Shelby]

Such good news... I logged on to see if there was an update and there it was posted 21 seconds ago.... I must have known.  I don't know Honey, but she is in my heart and I think about her often - was telling my coworkers her story just this morning.   Thanks for the update... I love hearing how she is doing!

[Anne & Mr. Haley]

Thanks for the update.  The picture of you and Honey is priceless.  I'm so happy for Honey and you.