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.

[The Berry Oaks Doodle Ranch]

Here is the link to Elizabeth's post with pictures. Make sure you visit here albums to see more.
http://www.doodlekisses.com/profiles/blogs/guess-who-s-meeting-rosc...

[The Berry Oaks Doodle Ranch]

  We arrived back at the Berry Oaks Doodle Ranch in Black Creek, GA Monday morning shortly before noon. The drive from Mayport, FL was easy and quick (2 1/2 hours). When we pulled off the Interstate Guinness and Rosco sat up and immediately knew where they were. They became very excited and as we turned onto our road Honey started to feel the electricity. They started barking as we drove up and were pulling at their seat restraints.

  Once pulled and positioned we shut of the engine and let the boys out.  They went crazy running, barking and jumping.  Honey, however, had to stay on leash as per doctors orders. She did join in the festivities of excitement though. We then introduced her to her new home. Her "Furever" home. The video will say the rest.  Honey Is HOME!!!

[Robin and Libby Louise]

Well you've outdone yourselves with this video.  I had to shut the door to my office!  What a beautiful way to wrap up Honey's journey home.  Thank you so much for sharing and I hope you will keep us updated.  I look forward to seeing Honey running with her brothers, finally, when she is ready.  I am also in love with the boys!  You are wonderful people and you all deserve each other!

[Joanna, Zoe & Bender]

this was just beautiful!  made me cry!  congratulations & thank you to all that was involved in saving, helping, fixing, healing Honey!!!!  Honey baby...enjoy your furever home!!!!  xoxo

[Lori, Daphne, Lucy & Pippa]

Lots of happy tears streaming tonight! What a wonderful video. Thank you so much for posting it. I know Honey will be "furever happy" with you all!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

It's been a long and winding road, Honey, but you're home, finally and forever. Blessings on you and your family, may you all live happily ever after.  

[F, Calla & Luca]

Amen.

[Leslie and Halas]

Awwww, that's so sweet!  Enjoy your furever home, Honey!!

[DJ & Chance]

What a wonderful video of Honey's homecoming!

[Lonnie & Libby Lu]

Ok, both my DH and I are in major happy tears!  She looks so good and all three look very happy to be home.  Honey, you are in the best place ever and will be "loved furever"!   God Bless you and hugs to all of you!

[Bonnie and Kona]

Welcome Home, Honey! What a wonderful video for a wonder story! Thank you for sharing this with your DK family. Love to all of you!

[Gail and Bailey]

Tears of joy for sweet Honey!  Enjoy your furever home and wonderful family!  Bless you all... and Doodle Hugs for everyone!!