Honey Update!!

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.

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Permalink Reply by Bonnie and Kona on July 15, 2013 at 7:21am

Honey is one remarkable doodle. What a joy. Dr Beam is amazing! What a gift of generosity!

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Permalink Reply by Janie, Jackson and Jilly on July 15, 2013 at 4:16am

Honey looks terrific! Safe travels!

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Permalink Reply by Lori, Quincy & Frankie on July 15, 2013 at 6:40am

Love Honey's cute butt cut!

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Permalink Reply by Robin and Libby Louise on July 15, 2013 at 7:36am

Thanks for posting. Honey looks so happy. Dr. Beam does too! Just came back from vacation and seeing these first thing back in the office certainly brightened my return to work!

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Permalink Reply by Adrienne on July 15, 2013 at 12:05pm

The updates and photos are great!! Keep the pics coming and drive safely :)

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Permalink Reply by The Berry Oaks Doodle Ranch on July 15, 2013 at 5:41pm

Finally landed in Texas. At the Fernbrook RV Park in Longview, TX and have settled in. Tomorrow I'll drive to Alvarado to meet with Dr. Beam around 1 PM. From there we'll travel back to the park and meet with, now, the pack. I'll be takinmg a lot of pics and video, but please be patient for I will have to edit and post them and it will be later on in the evening. I will post some from my Iphone as the day goes on. Here we go.