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.

[DJ & Chance]

Wonderful news.  Happy homecoming to all!

[F, Calla & Luca]

Unbelievably fast progress. This is so great.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Woo Hoo, what great news! 

[Lonnie & Libby Lu]

Congratulations and have a safe trip bringing yout little Honey home:)  I am so happy for all of you:)

[Anne & Mr. Haley]

What great news.  Safe travels.

[Bonnie and Kona]

Congratulations. This is amazing news. You are the best!

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

WooHoo!!! That's great news. I can't help thinking Honey is recovering in record time because she wants to get back to you!  I love happy endings!  Can't wait to see pictures of her with her new family :)) 

[Camilla and Darwin]

Yay!

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

This made my day. Good luck on your journey and I can't wait to see the pictures. God bless everyone who has helped Honey along her way!

[Joyce (Casey & Cody's mom)]

I don't know what your route looks like, but if you are coming through the Jackson, MS area, and you are 38 feet or shorter, you are certainly welcome to park in our driveway for an overnight. We can even hook you up to water and electricity.

[The Berry Oaks Doodle Ranch]

Thank you so much for your offer.  The folks on here continue to amaze us with their kindness. Since we did not see your post until now it would be too late to cancel our reservations in Clinton, MS.  We will be staying at the Springbridge Mobile Estates and RV Park tomorrow night just off I-20 (Exit 36). Should be there around 3PM.  Would love to meet y'all if you can. Again, thank you so much for the offer.  All of y'all are great.

[Nicky, Riley & Boris]

Great news indeed. Can't wait to see pictures of you all together and your road trip. Good luck with all those preparations.