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.

[Leslie and Halas]

Sounds fun!  Welcome to the REAL life of a doodle, Honey!  Photo shoot after photo shoot!

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

Fun!!  I love someone taking pictures of the Doodle paparrazi :) Really nice that you all got to meet :)

[Bonnie and Kona]

Lots of Honey love to share at DK. Thanks for indulging us!

[Lori, Daphne, Lucy & Pippa]

Ok, I must admit, I did not even see a camera in your hand! LOL!

[DJ & Chance]

Love this photo and great Honey update!

[Lonnie & Libby Lu]

That is so awesome and how fun to meet up with two very special Doodle Moms and their Doodles:) I can only imagine how the cameras were put to full throttle! LOL Once again, thanks for the updates and thanks for all you have done for Honey!

[F, Calla & Luca]

A star is born: ) Glad you all ahd a chance to meet and that honey progresses along.

[Pat and Traveler]

Sweet!  What fun to hear about this meeting, and how Honey continues to improve and collect ever more fans!

[Cathy, Fozzie & Shaggy]

So happy to hear everyone is doing well. Thanks for the update! I look forward to seeing videos of Honey running in the future!!!

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

I just saw this on your profile page ..... love it!

[Lori, Quincy & Frankie]

It sure is!  And what a wonderful home Honey has! 

[The Berry Oaks Doodle Ranch]

I thought so too.....