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.

[a.k.a. Rodney]

DITTO! a win/win
Everything is right with the world at the moment when the video was captured!!

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

Now that is one happy doodle! Great video. Thank you for sharing.

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

Tears of happiness for all of you!  When Honey recognized you and realized you came back for her, her tail couldn't have waved any faster :)  And her hind legs look so good and strong!  This has been a wonderful journey story full of extraordinary people and love!  Honey, welcome to your forever home!! 

[Linda, Charlie Brown and Beau]

What a beautiful reunion! Thanks for sharing.

[Cathy, Fozzie & Shaggy]

"Sigh". Wonderful, just wonderful!!! What a journey!! You are likely one of a very few humans to "come back" for her in her short life. To see her so happy and loving of people still, shows just how special she is and how caring everyone was during this final journey to health and happiness!

[Robin and Libby Louise]

Dane - thanks for the late update.  As Libby's God-mother, I know how special that relationship can be and I think you and Joyce did a wonderful thing to honor the people who gave Honey the chance to find her own family.  Can't wait to see the next chapter unfold.  And, I have started wearing waterproof mascara on a daily basis.  :)

[Leslie and Halas]

Great reunion!

[Pat and Traveler]

AWESOME!!  That video was just awesome.  What a great reunion--and one of the best stories ever!  All of you who helped Honey are true heroes.  She looks really good--the lioness look is indeed becoming for her.

Hope the trip home will go smoothly, and all of you will get some well-deserved R&R.

Wouldn't you know there wouldn't be any Kleenex next to the computer...:)

[Linda, Webber and Seda]

That is the best video EVER. Honey looks fantastic and overjoyed to see her Daddy. This whole story has been a testament to the power of loving a doodle. Thank you to everyone who donated from a dollar to, surgery, aftercare and a great road trip. What a great group of people.

[Adrienne]

What a wonderful video!!  You could see Honey's excitement--if you couldn't tell by looking at her face, her tail was a dead give-away.  Have a happy life together!!

[Jacquie Yorke (DRC)]

HONEY'S SMILE

[Jacquie Yorke (DRC)]

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